Today I learned on Nostr: TIL independent "cargo" cults arose in the early 1900s with striking similarity to ...

TIL independent "cargo" cults arose in the early 1900s with striking similarity to other religions, despite different origins, providing insight on the psychology of religion. A messiah left, would return again with riches and healing for devotees on the apocalypse. Feb 15 is the yearly celebration

http://www.andrsib.com/dawkins/cargo.htm
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