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Posted By: BlueRose
Posted On: March 22, 2018

In the time that I have been involved with the Phantom Thieves, I have yet to be impressed by the ability to come together to bring about change. Our previous endeavor went smoothly, however, there seems to be little cohesion in the group as a whole.

This is a failing on our part, and will be our Achilles's heel if we let this persist further.

I have a proposal. Friday night, the 23rd, at 7pm, we come together in the usual place for the first meeting of the LA chapter. And since I know there are those who will not attend unless there is some sort of incentive, light refreshments will be provided. Bring your notes on the pray-in, if you attended.

We have motivation, but no direction. If we hope to incite change, then we must change as well.

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[returnher]

There was a lot in his sermon, I wouldn't be surprised if the answer is in there somewhere if he really believes that crock. Soldiers of god, righters of wrong, fighting against the corrupt, sinful society.

[runicking]

[ Exhaling, she looks back down at the open page in front of her. It's like it's staring them right in the face. ]

You know, when I decided I wanted that I wanted to help defend people, I never thought I would be going down this kind of rabbit hole. Isn't this sort of thing supposed to bring out the good in people?

[returnher]

It's a very fine line to walk. The best intentions can bring out the worst in people. Especially if you're angry or scared enough.

[runicking]

But what would make them angry enough to act? What would terrify them so much that they felt like they had to strike back?

[returnher]

For these types? A lot of 'em feel like they're losing control. The world's changing around them, it looks different and their way of thinking is quickly becoming obsolete and unwelcome. Folks that flock to these kinds of churches tend to be super controlling, they can't handle the fact that other people want and should have the right to live differently or that their backwards thinking can't be forced on everyone anymore.

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[runicking]

Which is why they go after children and those looking for hope or guidance. They can force those ideals on them, disguised as God's love. Disgusting.

[ Her jaw set, she draws her lips together in a fine line. ]

I can only imaging what they've put those kids through. It's like he's trying to create his own army of God—

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[runicking]

[ Celeste stops herself short, looking up again. ]

You don't think...

[ It couldn't be that, could it? No one would go that extreme, would they? ]

[returnher]

It's definitely possible. These guys are all about the propaganda and indoctrination.