The Simple Truth
You are not a problem that needs to be fixed. Do you know that?
If you are even a casual consumer of cult-related content – no, not Dianetics; cult documentaries, podcasts, and articles – you’ve almost certainly blurted out this question:
“Who is stupid enough to join a cult?”
In the HBO documentary about the NXIVM cult, The Vow, Mark Vicente gives the answer. And it’s about as simple as can be.
"Nobody joins a cult, nobody.”
This is true.
So if people don’t join cults, why the hell are there enough cults with enough members to make cult documentaries a consistent binge? Again, pretty simple; people are seeking.
People are seeking answers.
People are seeking a sense of belonging and connection.
People are seeking order in a world that feels out of control.
People are seeking to fix themselves.
And then they find something that appears to give them everything they are seeking. How satisfying that feeling must be. To have this profound moment of satisfaction and relief when it seems like you’ve s…
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