I suppose some people would say that there's no such thing as a 'good' cult. However, it should be apparent
that some cults are worse ( or better) than others.
In the midst of my visit to an area with 'rich' Witnesses, it occurred to me that they imitated Mormons a bit, without
any conscious intention of doing so. Witnesses and Mormons share:
secretive organizations
an us versus them mentality
conservative values
well concealed hypocrisies
a ridiculous, silly-if-it-wasn't-taken-so-seriously theology
door to door zeal
rule by a group of elderly males who decide what truth is for the 'sheeple'
and so on.
The differences ,however, are that the Mormons have a solid INFRASTRUCTURE to perpetuate themselves.
They have a social welfare system, schools, strong belief in education and prosperity, and a more deliberate
doctrine of progressive revelation. If blacks protest, a revelation appears that makes them equal and not 'cursed'
- and everyone buys into it! They DO MORE for young people and families, also - instead of just condemning
and df'ing wayward kids.
The Watchtower could learn a lot from the Mormons. The meanspirited side of me is somewhat glad they aren't!
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