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It's funny how most religious types miss that part of the Bible. Children have free will the very moment they take their first breath.

I remember asking a street preacher whether or not he would obey god if he was commanded to sacrifice his child. His response: "Without question."

I always found it weird that they consistently refer to themselves as sheep, like that's some sort of virtue.

The only authority books give anyone is that of reading them.

Yes, you do.

I view all of them as cults. From Baptist all the way up (or down) to Catholic.

It was mentioned in this video and I'm a collector of Victorian era books, so...

Yes 😔

I've always loved imagining what it must have been like to write a novel like Dracula while surrounded by the sights and sounds of the 19th century. Also, I ordered The Book of Were-Wolves. I can't believe I've never heard about that. 😱 #Victorian #vampires #history youtu.be/9rMoOSjaPR0?...

Oh, that's so cool! 😳 #Roman #museum #history #historian youtube.com/shorts/Pv6nx...

Good morning Tony! I hope you have a terrific Tuesday too! ☺️

It's just another narcissist convincing people than they're amazing, when the truth is...they suck. Cult Formation 101

Well done! There's something so primally satisfying about eating food you've grown. ☺️

Apparently not. 🤭

Extra: Supporters insisted these unions were spiritual rather than physical, but the birth of children to several of his so-called spiritual wives fueled widespread accusations that he was exploiting his religious authority. #Victorian #cults #history

Also: The greatest scandal surrounded Prince's teaching of what he called "spiritual marriage." He argued that ordinary marriage had been superseded by a higher divine union and he alone possessed the authority to enter into these special relationships with female followers. #Victorian #history

Additionally: Rather than living in poverty while awaiting the Last Judgment, members resided in a beautifully maintained estate with elegant gardens, richly furnished buildings, stained-glass windows, and lavish meals. Wealthy followers donated large sums of money. #Victorian #cults #history

Additional Facts: He initially attracted followers through passionate sermons about the approaching end of the world, but his teachings gradually became far more controversial. He eventually claimed that God had manifested through him in a unique way. #Victorian #cults #history

Did you know? In the Victorian era, there was a notorious sex cult called the Agapemonites. Founded in 1846 by the former Anglican clergyman Henry James Prince, the secluded community was established in Somerset, England. #Victorian #cults #history