• Poppa_Mo@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    How about, anyone leaving that cult at this point is not a coward? Some of these people just fell for the lies and are rather stupid and scared. Not saying we should give them a full pass, but we need to celebrate them waking up.

    • Banana@sh.itjust.works
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      6 hours ago

      Cowardice is defined as ignoble fear in the face of danger or pain. If they are falling for lies because they are stupid or scared, that is them being controlled by fear, which is cowardly.

      If you let someone manipulate you using fear, I consider you a coward. Fantastic if someone wakes up, then maybe we can re-evaluate their coward status, but until then I consider them cowards, personally.