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Originally Posted by Ben Thornton
Yes, but that particular sect is dying out because of its self-defeating rules. My point was that the common denominator of successful religions was that they had rules that led to increase/maintenance of membership. One could argue that this is tautological, because any religion in decline lacks, by definition, whatever qualities are required to maintain its membership. I suppose that all I was saying is that there seems to be precious little else that they all have in common.
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Originally Posted by kindlekitten
non-propigating, non-evangelical sect. planned obselesence?
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Ah, but their notoriety is evangelical in itself. They don't hammer their religion in a child's brain like most Christians, their way of life is the selfless example. Pretty much like monks. I'm not defending them although I am envious of their strength...
How has their sect lasted so long? By the word. The word is the evangelist in their case. No religion lasts without a written word. What will the minimalists do when the Holy Hard Drive fries?
Over here all Christian communities are on the decline. Individualism is responsible.
This is the point that creates discomfort and also a reason why a sect like those minimalist evangelists do exist.
You know...their plight resembles a child's house in a tree. A place filled with toys and dreams and a brief moment of security. But sooner or later you have to get out to eat or mama will spank you...