Discussion "SaSu is a death cult!" As a real cult survivor, this is wrong and insulting.

[YourLocalEdgelord]

A real cult does the following:

They establish a strict belief system which its members must obey at all times. They lure in new members based on a promise backing up said system. Once they're in, the trap snaps shut and they'll be severely punished (shaming, exile) if they disobey or even QUESTION said beliefs.

Obviously, we would never punish someone for choosing life over death. We are a group with diverse opinions and ideals. We do not have teachings saying death is the ultimate reward. We are open-minded to a wide range of outcomes.

But most of all:

!!!We tell our members to make their own decision!!!

 

[dragonofenvy]

The people of this site are free to stop using it just like any other social media site like X or Facebook. In fact that's how I view this site, just another social media platform to talk about topics that aren't otherwise discussed.

 

[HNR_]

Not only that, a cornerstone of cults are messianic figures who enforce beliefs by pretending to receive orders from a god or being one themselves
I can't even think of a single person who would be remotely close to that lmao

Like with other fearmongering tactics, it's never about the truth but trying to find the comparison that'll get people to shout at something (see the recent-ish "won't somebody think of the children" laws)

 

[valar_morghulis21]

The people of this site are free to stop using it just like any other social media site like X or Facebook. In fact that's how I view this site, just another social media platform to talk about topics that aren't otherwise discussed.

This is a very beneficial viewpoint. Lots of people forget that SaSu is a forum

 

[Mgelanie]

A real cult does the following:

They establish a strict belief system which its members must obey at all times. They lure in new members based on a promise backing up said system. Once they're in, the trap snaps shut and they'll be severely punished (shaming, exile) if they disobey or even QUESTION said beliefs.

Obviously, we would never punish someone for choosing life over death. We are a group with diverse opinions and ideals. We do not have teachings saying death is the ultimate reward. We are open-minded to a wide range of outcomes.

But most of all:

!!!We tell our members to make their own decision!!!

They should come to the middle east and see what a REAL cult is !