Qanon? A Cult? Let me tell you... Now that I have your attention, as a preliminary, I refer you to an important historical fact:  The expression ‘conspiracy theorist’ was first coined by the CIA to shut down talk that challenged the mainstream (cabal) narrative about the assassination of JFK.  So what about the expression ‘cult’? As in “Qanon is a cult”? Before we move to deny the label, we’d better consider how and why this label is being used in the first place. Where does the term come from? How did it arrive at its current meaning? Why are these questions relevant to the Great Awakening?  Summary: Like the expression ‘conspiracy theory’, the expression ‘cult’ has been used in modern times to shut down views and ideas that threaten the Cabal’s narrative and control, resulting in a culture that shuts down thinking and honest self-reflection. History of the word 'Cult' The expression "cult" in its modern usage is widely understood in a very negative way – i.e. “a group with socially deviant or ‘novel’ beliefs and practices” [Cult – Wikipedia] Merriam-Webster: “a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious (see spurious 2); also : its body of adherents – i.e. the voodoo cult, a satanic cult”  [Cult - Merriam-Webster] In the 1600’s, the English word cult meant ‘to worship’ or ‘offer homage’. Later, it came to mean simply a particular form or system of worship. The word originally comes from French, (culte, 17th century), the Latin root of which is ‘cultus’, meaning "care, cultivation, worship, reverence". The Latin cultus, btw, is the root of other common English words such as culture, cultivate, etc., which have all retained their generally positive meaning. Later, cult or ‘culte’ came to mean a primitive system of religious belief, and the rituals thereof, and then the meaning shifted to mean “devoted attention to a particular person or thing” (early 1800’s).  Wikipedia: “The terms cult and cultist came into use in medical literature in the United States in the 1930s for what would now be termed "faith healing", especially as practiced in the US Holiness movement.”  The expression really hit the mainstream, however, in the late 60’s and 70’s in the USA, and was essentially used to label any new religious movement (NRM) or group that challenged orthodox religious theology or views. The secular, militant anti-cult movement charged ‘cults’ with mind-control & brainwashing. (Where did they get that idea from? C_A?).  This assertion of mind-control gave rise to and legitimized the phenomenon of ‘deprogramming’ – where believers are kidnapped, held against their will and subjected to mental, emotional and even physical pressures until they renounce their beliefs. Essentially, deprogramming is breaking people’s beliefs under MK-Ultra type conditions.  Thus, the term ‘cult’ became a weapon, taken up by mainstream institutions & groups against those with beliefs that challenged the norm.  So what is going on here?  Q readers should be able to recognize similarities between the modern word ‘cult’ and the expression ‘conspiracy theory’:  One, an attack on unpopular or unorthodox views by the ‘legitimate’ ‘mainstream’.  Two, the weaponizing of a term in attacks on something that is seen as a threat to the existing status quo.  Same strategy, different target.  How then has the expression 'cult' been used? Consider:  * Coined by who?  * For what purpose?  * Pushed by who?  * To mobilize & control who?  * To suppress what?  I’ll come back to this. How Truth Emerges in History Consider the reality of how truth is revealed and experienced, historically, taking the example of Christianity. When the Christian religion began, was it different in any way from what we would today label as ‘a cult’ (modern usage)?  Here’s how the Romans saw Christianity: “Christians are cannibalistic, incestuous, ass-worshiping magicians who practice dangerous superstitions. Or at least that is what early critics thought.” [Defending the cannibals]  CAECILIUS THE PAGAN: “You Christians are the worst breed ever to affect the world. You deserve every punishment you can get! Nobody likes you. It would be better if you and your Jesus had never been born. We hear that you are all cannibals--you eat the flesh of your children in your sacred meetings.” [Why early Christians were despised] The truth is, all of the world’s faiths began in this way – inspired by an individual who taught unpopular and unorthodox views about reality and who thereby challenged the rulers who held the power. The teachings of any new God-centered religious leader always challenged those in power, and they were attacked because of it. Q is simply taking this push to the logical conclusion of actually exposing the dark powers behind the Power. Thus, the Great Awakening.  How the word ‘Cult’ is used The use of the expression ‘cult’ in any modern use is originally designed to do this: suppress any movement or idea or teaching that challenges Cabal control. We don’t need the label ‘cult’ to filter our critical thinking for us. Normies, and Sheep do.  In fact, many religious groups and movements have arisen throughout history to revitalize, reform and redirect failing or corrupted practices and faiths. How many iterations did Christianity go through in its course to bring liberty culture to the world? Dozens. Hundreds. In Christian history, Jesus Christ transformed Judaism practice and thought, and opened up a completely new dimension in monotheistic belief – “God is my Father and your Father”. Yet, he was killed. St. Francis of Assisi brought (attempted) reformation to a very corrupt Catholic church. Luther was ‘a heretic’, and would have been burned if they could catch him. The list goes on.  Awakening, devotion, redetermination, change, transformation - these are good things. These are things that evil  wants to suppress. They are things the Cabal, the devil, corrupted power, want to suppress at all costs. Why? Because when we know the truth, the truth sets us free. Real slavery requires people to be kept in ignorance of their true value. Q continually reminds us of this point. New ideas, unorthodox beliefs – these are not bad things. In and of themselves, they are neutral. The real issue is, as Q (#1295) points out, "Be careful who you are following". So that's the caveat. Discernment is important. Legitimate examination, critical thinking: these are critical. So is an open mind, a courageous & open heart, and sincere humility (lack of fear of being wrong). All of these elements are necessary. Be careful of who you follow, just don’t shut down or run away from ideas simply because they threaten your views.  The Rubric So. ‘Cult’. Coined by who? For what purpose? Pushed by who? To mobilize who? To control and manipulate who? To suppress what?  The expression ‘cult’ in its modern sense was coined by secular and entrenched ‘powers that be’ in order to denigrate and suppress what they considered a threat to their power and control. The expression was taken up and pushed by the Mockingbird Media, happy to cash in on hysteria and further the agenda of fear and shutting down critical thought.  ‘Cult’ has been used to mobilize often sincere but usually fearful people and large mainstream groups, to control them and manipulate them into shutting down their minds about any – ANY – challenging perspective. (Protect the orthodoxy at ANY cost. Even if it means using fear, arrogance, or an unwillingness to confront difficult ideas.) The target was suppression of any new awakenings, any new spiritual movements, or religious reform movements that challenged those in power, including church leaders.  This approach was so blithely and completely adopted and bought into by an unsuspecting public that now it is completely mainstream and no one barely bats an eyelid at this label “cult’. I mean, you use the word ‘cult’ too, don’t you? That’s how deeply Cabal culture is ingrained in our lives. Do we buy into Evil’s narrative? Or what?  Even if you belong to one of those groups labeled as ‘a cult’, you may well rush to say “No, no. No! I’m not in a cult! We are not a cult!”. But if you do this, you inadvertently end up doing two things:  One, reinforcing the controlling Cabal-type narrative (“new ideas, movements for awakening, unorthodox religious or faith views are bad. Wrong. Evil. Shut them down, or else.”) and  Two, tacitly validating and reinforcing the methodology (tactic) of creating and using a ‘shut down’ narrative – any narrative – for an evil purpose.  You still play on their terms. You just try to wiggle out of the [kill box], instead of *disarming and immobilizing the weapon. This is how deeply engrained evil’s ways have become in our society. Evil uses our fears, weaknesses and comfort zones to manipulate us and keep us enslaved. Evil sets up its own definitions and uses them to shut down truth.  This is the truth: the only true way to freedom is a path that pursues, in parallel and at the same time, an internal path of self-accountability (confronting difficult feelings and ideas, and mastering them) and an external path of challenging & overcoming corruption in the world around us. In other words a true culture and society free from evil, slavery & corruption can only come about when enough individuals in society challenge themselves to be better than they currently are and when enough of them also challenge the external, ruling evil powers that seek to keep the process of self-awakening, self-reflection and self-accountability from unfolding. So, go ahead, MSM. Call Qanon a cult. Call me a cultist, if you want. I do not care. Your words, your expressions, your manipulation and attacks - these mean nothing to me.  I will not be defined on your terms anymore. We are rightfully a free and sovereign people, under God. Q1712  Your evil has no place in this world.