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opihimoimoi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-30-03 09:49 PM
Response to Reply #57
58. To many people, you are correct. All religions are cults
To others, they don't see that way. Main stream religions lack a charismatic leader which is usually a major component of a cult.

Both use pysops as a means of control.
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