I’ve never, even among fundamentalists of various stripes, heard extreme atheism described as a cult, nor seen atheists subjected to treatment appropriate to cult members.
I have heard this accusation, though I have not seen any actions from those espousing atheism/transhumanism that could reasonably fall under the category ‘cult’. My only point was that in an environment where the majority holds at least some tenant of major religious belief, a person attempting deprogramming or exit counseling might appear to the majority as the one in need of help.
I have heard this accusation, though I have not seen any actions from those espousing atheism/transhumanism that could reasonably fall under the category ‘cult’. My only point was that in an environment where the majority holds at least some tenant of major religious belief, a person attempting deprogramming or exit counseling might appear to the majority as the one in need of help.
“Are you guys some sort of cult?” “Yes indeed, but we only accept donations in Bitcoins.”