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Looks like a cult, tbh.

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[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If it lets them get back to nature and pursue enlightenment, does the story they use to get there really matter?

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes, if they're lying to perpetuate fraud.

[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)
[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 day ago

Yes and no. There are true believers and there are charlatans who knowingly swindle people. That much is easily apparent.