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An intricately detailed scheme of religious manipulation and control. The discussions of ignorance and happiness are particularly interesting. The belief Hasan holds that the enlightened should control the ignorant is poignant.

Abu Ali’s monologue is a masterclass in manipulation.

A very interesting exploration of the pathology of religion, without actually calling it that. It’s easy to see the subconscious functions of religious fervor from, as well as the ways it can be manipulated, from the outside. And it’s also easy to collate that with other religious, social, and political ideologies and learned identities.