Ancient world religion called a cult?
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Marianne
Yes, and thank you for pointing this out. I think that is a subtlety of the film. Another example of the monumental arrogance of the spiritually bankrupt way of life that Ruth's family considers "normal", and which they are so anxious that Ruth return to.
shareNo, thank you. I understand now.
Marianne
Following spiritual leaders and making them rich enough to travel around in Rolls Royces is indicative of a cult.
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They (being all religions) are ALL cults.
A simple BASIC study of religion, and "what makes a cult" will show you that. Some cults just go a little farther in their attempt to keep the adherents. Others are not as strict, instead being considered more arrogant, that SURELY their skills at brainwashing could never be broken by such innocuous events as a visit from parents.
Xstainity is certainly in this category, up to a point.. then they start getting scary and attempt to isolate followers by using scripture that says xstains should not associate with nonxstains.
However, the fact that all religions are cults is an EASY make.
This was one of the things that peeved me about this flick. It was apparent that, though not "religious", Keitel's character was easily some species of xstain. His misogynistic view of women and belief in the superiority of men was a dead give away.
Being the rationalist that I am, I wanted to see Kate, finally freed from the cult of one religion, point out Keitel's belief in yet another cult and then create some SERIOUS ANTI-cult dialog. Unfortunately, it went the way of a semi-snuff film, injected with dark, dark humor.