Crazy People

03-20-2004, 10:35 AM

Personally, I think the cultists are wierder. Underground Cities, Gov't Cover-ups, Aliens, and Area 51 are all much more believeable then the coming of a new god unless you give a guy wearing only a "The End is Near" sign some money.

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 03-20-2004, 08:11 PM

::nods:: I agree. Conspiracy theories mostly have at least a grain of believability... but I'd be hard-pressed to find a cult that said anything at all I could accept as 'truth'

Harkoliar · 03-20-2004, 09:26 PM

cultist are fanatical and dangerous, at least conspiracy theories are harmless to a certain degree

TheCrimsomBlade · 03-20-2004, 09:46 PM

They all should be wearing those white jackets that have the extra long arms and buckle in the back. Then live out the rest of their lives in padded rooms.

Bungleau · 03-20-2004, 10:21 PM

Cultists are looking at the one way to salvation. Conspiracy theorists are looking for every angle to prove or disprove their particular belief. Therefore, I believe that conspiracy theorists are less likely to become satisfied with what they have and to stop their pursuits.

Firestormalpha · 03-21-2004, 02:32 AM

I'd have to say based on danger and fanaticism that cultists are among the crazier. Then again it also depends on the particular cult in question as far as being crazier that conspiracy theories.

The Hierophant · 03-21-2004, 03:44 AM

what's a cult?

03-21-2004, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Hierophant:
what's a cult?

A cult is a huge group of people brainwashed by one person into believing what they do or what he wants them too. Sort of like a mini-dictatorship without the tortures and executions.

An Example of a cultist would be David Karesh.

Kakero · 03-21-2004, 01:28 PM

Is Cult the same as Sect? Over here there's some pretty 'radical' sect going around.

The Hierophant · 03-21-2004, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Whackmiester:
A cult is a huge group of people brainwashed by one person into believing what they do or what he wants them too. Sort of like a mini-dictatorship without the tortures and executions.

So is the Catholic Church a cult? Or how about the Mormons? Jehovahs witnesses? Government-funded news agencies?

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03-20-2004, 08:11 PM	#2
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 38 Posts: 4,673	::nods:: I agree. Conspiracy theories mostly have at least a grain of believability... but I'd be hard-pressed to find a cult that said anything at all I could accept as 'truth' __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

03-20-2004, 09:26 PM	#3
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	cultist are fanatical and dangerous, at least conspiracy theories are harmless to a certain degree __________________ Catch me if you can..

03-20-2004, 09:46 PM	#4
TheCrimsomBlade Lord Ao Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: Winchester ,Virginia , United States Age: 71 Posts: 2,081	They all should be wearing those white jackets that have the extra long arms and buckle in the back. Then live out the rest of their lives in padded rooms. __________________ Remember these are just games so don't get too upset when you get your ass handed to you in a hat box

03-20-2004, 10:21 PM	#5
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Cultists are looking at the one way to salvation. Conspiracy theorists are looking for every angle to prove or disprove their particular belief. Therefore, I believe that conspiracy theorists are less likely to become satisfied with what they have and to stop their pursuits. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

03-20-2004, 10:35 AM	#1
Son of Osiris Guest Posts: n/a	Personally, I think the cultists are wierder. Underground Cities, Gov't Cover-ups, Aliens, and Area 51 are all much more believeable then the coming of a new god unless you give a guy wearing only a "The End is Near" sign some money.

03-21-2004, 02:32 AM	#6
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	I'd have to say based on danger and fanaticism that cultists are among the crazier. Then again it also depends on the particular cult in question as far as being crazier that conspiracy theories. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

03-21-2004, 03:44 AM	#7
The Hierophant Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: May 10, 2002 Location: Dunedin, New Zealand. Age: 42 Posts: 2,860	what's a cult? __________________ [img]\"hosted/Hierophant.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Strewth!

03-21-2004, 01:28 PM	#9
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	Is Cult the same as Sect? Over here there's some pretty 'radical' sect going around.

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