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I find it very interesting that a lot of the discussion heard today regarding Scientology bears a common thread with aspects of Mormonism as well.

The indicators of cultism defined by the main guest also ring true with the LDS church. When someone leaves the church the other members are encouraged not to associate with them anymore.

Also that the history of how the organizations were founded have both come under fire by documented disparagements from actual events yet the members are able to gloss over these sticky widgets and continue believing in their faiths even though the foundations are so very shaky.

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