Antichrist

I wonder if you can elaborate on the idea in My Ishmael of the similarities between cult and tribal mentality. I agree that people who join cults are looking for a sort of tribal fulfillment for which we all may be looking. I can also see your reasoning in asserting that the word ‘cult’ has bad connotations in our culture and that we are predisposed to believe that cult leaders are crazy. However, I believe there is a psychological control element to cult behavior that I don’t imagine is present in tribal behavior. I know that often people involved in a cult want to leave and can’t which also doesn’t translate to the dynamic within a tribe, in my opinion. Also, I don’t think the self-destructive aspect of cults translates to tribal thinking. I can’t imagine a tribe destroying itself because of perceived threats from other tribes. I guess what I’m saying is that I think cults are bad. I can see that the desire to join one is a symptom of our non-tribal society and I think this is a valid point. The rest of the argument in My Ishmael is a bit of a stretch for me.

Categories: Here's My Opinion; What's Yours?, I Have a Question About the Books/the Characters, I Need Some Clarification|Tags: Anthropology, Antichrist, Christian, Education, Evolution, Ishmael, My Ishmael, Prophets, Religion, Revolution|

Although the events in The Story Of B were fictional, it seems very possible that some may react to your ideas the way Jared’s church did. Do you fear for your life? Should we?

Categories: I Have a Question About Daniel Quinn|Tags: Antichrist, Evolution, Political Correctness, Prophets, Quinn's Motivations, Revolution|

Equating your philosophies with the Antichrist (though I completely see and appreciate why it makes sense to do so) doesn’t seem like a great way to win hearts and change minds. Isn’t this going to alienate more people than it convinces?

Categories: I Have a Bone to Pick with You!, I Have a Question On a Specific Subject|Tags: Antichrist, Religion|

I object to B claiming to be the Antichrist. I agree with much of what B says, but I’m also a devoted Christian and am not ready to walk away from my faith.

Categories: I Have a Question About the Books/the Characters|Tags: Antichrist, Religion|