Cult Government and the Flat Earth

We all know about cults, and we usually associated it with some kind of religion. But what about government? Below is a definition of a cult. Now, think about the government when you read this. At the end I will tie to how flat earthers and others who believe in conspiracy facts are treated.

Authoritarian Leadership: The group revolves around a single, powerful leader who is seen as infallible.  Members show unquestioning obedience and devotion to this leader.

Isolation:  The group tries to cut members off from their old life, discouraging contact with family and friends who aren’t in the group. They may also restrict access to information from the outside world.

Indoctrination:  Cults use various methods to control members’ thoughts and behaviors. This might involve sleep deprivation, repetitive chanting, demanding excessive work hours, or bombarding them with the group’s ideology.

Demanding Commitment:  Members are expected to devote a large amount of time and resources to the group. This could involve financial contributions, volunteering a significant amount of time, or adhering to strict rules about dress, diet, or behavior.

Us vs. Them Mentality: The group fosters a belief that they are the only ones who truly understand the truth, and that everyone else is wrong or even evil.

Discouragement of Dissent:  Questioning the group’s beliefs or leader is not tolerated.  Members may be pressured to conform and criticism is often met with guilt, shame, or even punishment.

Exploitation:  Cults may exploit members financially, physically, or emotionally for the benefit of the group or the leader.

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Not every point listed above have to part of what a government does in order to be cult-like. So, I’ll take the most obvious ones.

Isolation: Think how we are isolated when we bring up the topic of flat earth or any other conspiracy for that matter. You probably flet it by your family and friends.

Indoctrination: While we are not subject to sleep deprivation, we are subject to repetition when we learn about the nature of earth and the universe. From K through 12 and beyond there is some mention of the heliocentric earth and if that is not enough, there is that globe model in the classroom.

Us vs. Them Mentality: The government and educational system certain condition the people to act like this. Once you mention the flat earth, they start calling you a nutter and if you bring it up in the future, you’d be considered “one of those flat earthers.”

Discouragement of Dissent:  Questioning the group’s beliefs or leader is not tolerated.  Members may be pressured to conform and criticism is often met with guilt, shame, or even punishment. This, the people certainly are pressured. Many will not even talk on the subject of the flat earth. But if it should be some other “politically incorrect” subject, you certainly will not be tolerated. And the most hatred that you’d encounter is if what you say something from the Bible that is not politically correct. You’d be called a hater, nazi, racist or whatever, according to the topic. And there are many things that are biblically correct but not approved the government and most institutions today. This is all form a cult tactic.

Exploitation:  We are exploited in the form of being controlled by the government. If you agree and do all the government says, you are certainly being controlled. This is not to mention about the many different kinds of taxes levied on us.

In conclusion, break out of the cult environment as best as you can considering your personal circumstances. And pray for victory over our enemies and those that support them.