Mary OContrary
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One of his followers "claims that the person who died was in fact just one version of Michael Protzman, “the evil version” and that the good Michael Protzman—who is in fact JFK Jr. in a mask—is still alive and well."

God help us all. WTF
10:57 PM - Jul 06, 2023
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Gail
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In response to Mary OContrary.
Has anyone ever done a psychological study of extreme cult followers? What is wrong in their brains that make them believe these snake-oil salesmen?
08:46 AM - Jul 07, 2023
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Kate Dobson
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Yes, but there's a flaw in your question: You conflate "psychological study" with something "wrong in their brains," an assumption that can't be defended. Some studies examine the social psychology of extremism. Some focus on the learning/programming that reinforces extreme belief "totalism" ...
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11:45 AM - Jul 07, 2023
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Kate Dobson
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In response to Kate Dobson.
It's unlikely there's a unique organic brain difference, though early-life experiences and/or thinking styless could predispose them to ... something. But that "something" could have become a different "enthusiasm." Perhaps they have anxieties or lack other sources of meaning.
11:51 AM - Jul 07, 2023
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Kate Dobson
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And you ignore the fact that it's hard to differentiate Christianity and other so-called religions from cults.

Yes, the JFK thing is objectively stupid, but the resurrection of the physical bodies of the dead of also objectively stupid.

I don't say that to trash Christianity but, rather...
11:53 AM - Jul 07, 2023
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