Alyssa

“Burton’s way of looking at it, which is less about what religions are and more about what religions do, which is to provide the following four things: meaning, purpose, a sense of community, and ritual. Less and less often are seekers finding these things at church.”
― Amanda Montell, Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism—Understanding the Social Science of Cult Influence

“Their stance is that the meaning of “cult” is too broad and subjective to be useful, at least in academic literature.”
― Amanda Montell, Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism—Understanding the Social Science of Cult Influence

“Scott had known how to talk about God’s goodness, but now he turned to God for comfort, a step that strengthened his relationship with the Lord.”
― Tim Clinton, Why You Do the Things You Do: The Secret to Healthy Relationships

“Only go to war with those you trust implicitly.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Onyx Storm