Not to put a damper on anyone’s fun, but with this new cult of lamb thing or whatever getting popularity, keep cult survivors in mind when posting about it. Cult survivors are real people, sometimes people you know.
Cults are not just a made up horror trope. They are terrifyingly real and on the rise. They ruin and destroy lives, and are not a quirky fun aesthetic. Cults in real life are not a fucking joke. ANYONE can fall victim to a cult- they’re not an affliction of “dumb” or “gullible” people. In fact, if you think you personally are impervious to joining a cult, you are especially at risk.
I’ll admit I haven’t looked into the game (I think its a game?), this isn’t me saying it’s “problematic” or whatever. Just keep in mind what a genuinely serious topic cults are. Be compassionate where you can.
Y'know, I would really appreciate if more people would reblog this.
You can smile and nod your head privately, but it does very little to support cult survivors, or educate others. In a social climate where I’ve seen many friend groups calling themselves cults, where people are actively defending big-name cults under the presumption that they’re “just a weird religion”, where a fucking cult recruiting copypasta has been going around, it’s important to make it obvious that you stand with cult survivors.
I’m not saying you can’t enjoy your game- again, I know very little about it, I can’t and I won’t make that decision for you. But when participating in fandom, just be mindful of cult survivors. Educate yourself on what makes a cult. Survivors are everywhere, potentially are people who you know and love. We are far more numerous than you think. Please choose compassion.
