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Reaction to Michelle Obama saying, "For the first time, I am proud of my country"?

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RE: Doesn't sound entirely insane

Comment comment by Brandon on 22 February 2008

I agree. What differentiates this from any other "self-help" organization, such as AA or Al-Anon?

It seems obvious to me the key aspect of being a "cult" is the separation from society. In other words, the effects or extent of the organization's practices need to be +so weird, illegal or destructive that those participating regularly are no longer able (or no longer choose) to be a part of the community at large.

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RE: Doesn't sound entirely insane by VnutZ :: NR8

So cult or not ... nobody seems to be willing to call it a religion. Everyone seems comfortable with calling it a "self help" organization - but that is not what they are calling it.

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