04/28/03: The Cult-like Mindset

[Whit]

     No, dude, it's cool. I think your point about people being social creatures is pretty valid. I just wondered where you were going with the loner thing.
     And yes, the sense of 'belonging' that a cult can provide is obviously quite powerful.
     Hmm, that's interesting. I wonder if there's a connection between people that don't really need that feeling of belonging and loners? I say this because while I'm mildly social, even though my friends bitch that I only show up if I'm specificaly invited, belonging has never been a big thing for me. I especialy hate formal groups of any sort. They always want me to talk to people about the group or lead something or another. Why the hell would I want to do that when I could be happily eating a pizza, watching a movie, playing a game or BSing with a friend? Sorry, I was using myself as an example and went off a little...
     Still, I think the point is interesting. And even somewhat connected to the topic...