The knight in the big world of American TV series

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This guy is an American, but unfortunately he is hated by people in the United States.

She used to do the same thing in the United States... a cult!

Although the United States used to be the most developed country in the world, in fact it has always been a country where conservatism is rampant, in which religion accounts for a large proportion in their daily lives.

The United States has a very diverse racial and ethnic group. Caucasian Americans make up the majority, accounting for about two-thirds of the total population, while ethnic minorities, which account for about one-third of the country's population, are mostly concentrated in coastal or urban areas. Latin America The ethnic minority is an ethnic group with widely differentiated ethnic groups and is the largest minority among the ethnic minorities. The population of the United States is approximately 3.3 million. European Americans account for more than 60%; Latinos account for approximately 17%, African Americans (blacks) account for approximately 13%, Asians account for approximately 5%, mixed races account for approximately 2.5%, and American Indians and Alaska Natives account for approximately 1%, and about 0.2% are Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. General English. About 55% of Americans believe in Protestantism, about 24% believe in Catholicism, about 2% believe in Judaism, about 1.6% believe in Orthodox Christianity, about 0.7% believe in Buddhism, 0.6% believe in Islam, 1% believe in other religions, and about 16% have no religious belief. .

According to the "Global Times" report, among developed countries in the world, the United States is known as the "Kingdom of Cults" because there are more than 1000 cult organizations. In the United States, which values ​​"freedom of religious belief," not only does the government and Congress fail to take special measures on cult issues, but groups engaged in research on cult issues and protecting cult victims are also sued in court.

According to estimates by Steve Eicher, a well-known American expert on cults, there are approximately more than 1 heretical cult groups in the United States today with tens of millions of followers. Among the more famous ones are the "People's Temple" (members commit mass suicide), the "Davidians" (polygamy, illegal possession of weapons), "Heaven's Gate" (mass suicide), and the "Manson Family" (murder ), "Scientology", etc. Most of these religious organizations emerged in the 60s. Some people think that there are not many emerging cults in the United States today. In fact, this is not the case. Many new cult organizations have become smaller and deliberately remain mysterious and low-key, often unknown to the public.

So, why is heresy so prevalent in the United States? The first is the religious factor. The United States is a country with freedom of religious belief, and church organizations are spread across the country. There are about 50 churches in the United States, and about 96% of adults believe in God. Different denominations have different gods. This provides fertile religious soil for the emergence of cults.

The second is social factors. The high birth rate after the end of World War II put American society in the 60s under tremendous pressure on education and employment. Coupled with the social trauma caused by the Vietnam War, young people at that time felt a sense of loss and marginalization. They called themselves "beats." Generations" are seeking solace outside the traditional value system. Many cults have taken advantage of this situation.

Again there are external factors. As a large number of immigrants entered the United States, Judaism, Orthodox Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and related cultural practices were brought into the United States. These foreign religions either stand out in their own way, or are integrated with local religions and transformed into a new religion, becoming an important external reason for the rise of cults. Therefore, American cults include both locals and outsiders. In addition to defrauding money, organizing mass suicides and raping women, these cult organizations are also involved in drug trafficking, smuggling, assassination, kidnapping and other activities, and some even openly organize armed confrontations with the government.

In this regard, the U.S. government will of course inevitably crack down, usually taking administrative measures first. At the same time, the government actively supports mainstream religions such as Protestant sects, Catholicism, and Judaism, and provides active support in terms of policies, taxes, venue equipment, etc., in order to reduce the living space of cults.

Judging from the actual results, the government and private crackdowns seem to have little effect. The number of cults in the United States does not seem to be decreasing. Moreover, as the old ones die out, new ones or variations of the old cults soon appear. Judging from the information available to the author, the main reasons for its failure to be eradicated include the following aspects.

First, the threshold for cults is low. In the United States, people of any level and age can create new sects. As long as you have enough influence to deceive believers, there is no need to apply or register.

Jones was only 22 years old when he founded the "Jones Cult" (later renamed the "People's Temple"). This sect is world-famous for the mass suicide of more than 1978 members in 900.

James Walker, a 67-year-old Colorado man, was an ordinary former automobile factory worker when he founded the Fifth Evangelical Reformed Church of God. Walker only recruits female believers, claiming that only by having sex with him can they go to heaven in the future.

By the time of his arrest, Walker had had sexual relations with at least 1 female believers. The reason for his arrest is said to be that he rejected the advances of a female believer, who reported to the police out of love.

Second, there is great social resistance. The U.S. Constitution stipulates freedom of religious belief and the separation of church and state. The historical and cultural tradition of the United States attaches great importance to the protection of personal beliefs and corresponding rights, so whether it is the government or private anti-cult actions, they face great resistance.

During the 1993 campaign against the Davidians, the surviving Davidians and the families of the deceased believed that the U.S. government was responsible for the large number of deaths caused by the attack, and filed a lawsuit demanding huge compensation. Although the final judgment found that the government was not responsible, the litigation process consumed a lot of energy and financial resources from the government.

For civil anti-cult organizations, their situation is even more difficult. For example, their measures against cult members include forced detention and/or detention, and the use of various psychological intervention methods, which have been opposed by all parties. American church leaders passed a resolution at the National Religious Council to oppose these measures.

Some scholars who originally supported anti-cults have also changed their tune and believe that it is true that cult members are deceived by the leader, but they have the right to make their own decisions and make judgments. To make matters worse, some former cult members who have "awakened" often "betray" and cry out about their "miserable conditions" in anti-cult organizations. Some even take their relatives to court for "deception." In terms of legal proceedings, civil anti-cult organizations also received no support. Whether proactively prosecuting or reactively responding to accusations from cult groups, anti-cult campaigns rarely succeed in court proceedings.

Some of the court's rulings on cult litigation are mostly in favor of cult organizations, such as forcing the closure of some anti-cult institutions and facilities; expelling individual workers engaged in conversion education, etc. As time goes by, the voice against the cult becomes smaller and smaller.

Therefore, every cult member in the United States is living a very happy life.

This bastard mutant used to be in this business. She was very ugly, and her family was also a believer, so she was kept in the basement by her family. Naturally, there was no love or care. So the whole person is twisted.

In the end, she was sent to a cult by her family, who planned to sacrifice her... There are many cults in the United States that worship Satan. They like to play sacrifices, usually sacrificing virgins, etc. It turns out that the sect his family belongs to likes to play a little bit more. It was different, so she was out of luck.

Unexpectedly, she awakened her mutant powers at the end of the day.

Then she made all the cult members commit suicide.

From then on, she became the leader of the church, but this guy didn't cheat for money or sex, he specialized in cheating others to commit suicide.

This is too serious. In fact, the U.S. government doesn’t care much about those cults that defraud money and sex. After all, those are the believers’ own choices. The U.S. government can’t control them even if they want. After all, the United States values ​​religious freedom. But lying to someone, killing someone, or committing suicide is too much. This kind of thing must be cracked down on.

So the sect was destroyed and she was hunted down.

Then he ran to Egypt.

Soon the people in the Brotherhood noticed her ability, so they sent her out to preach. Of course, it was impossible to kill people casually, and she didn't dare. After all, her ability to fool ordinary people was okay, but for the Brotherhood's Those higher ups are of no use.

For a scumbag like her, even people within the Brotherhood look down upon her. If she dares to mess around, they can kill her at any time.

……

"This country..." Meila said with some lingering fear.

She almost got hit just now.

Mela's ability can naturally resist this kind of mental bewitchment, but if she is not prepared, she may really fall victim to it.

"Why are there people like this?"

There is no such thing as mutants in the underwater world. In other words, Atlantis is all mutants, but their mutant abilities are somewhat unified.

"She should be a mutant. Now this country is controlled by mutants!" Kai explained.

"Mutants?" Kai could only explain to her what mutants were.

"It is precisely because of this that we have to keep a low profile. Otherwise it will be very troublesome."

"Then aren't these people bad guys? Since they are bad guys, why don't you just go ahead and eradicate them? Aren't you a superhero?" Mela didn't understand why Kai was so cautious. According to Kai, these people are all bad guys. They usurped this country, so wouldn't Kai be able to liberate these people?

Kai frowned and looked at Meila, and then said helplessly: "Meila... I don't believe you can't see it."

Mela is not a silly person, on the contrary, this woman's scheming is extremely terrifying. Kai could even feel that she was not so sincere towards Atlanna, and even dismissed many of Atlanna's actions, but she was able to coax Atlanna into submission, even better than His biological son is fine... Those who didn't know better thought that Mela was Atlanna's wife.

In fact, in the Kingdom of Atlantis, many people subconsciously regard Mela as one of their own.

By the way, even now, the engagement between Aum and Mela has not been terminated.

Kai felt that this was Mela's intention.

Although she has not had a formal wedding, she still acts as a princess in Atlantis... and Atlantis recognizes this... This is not something ordinary people can do.

He simply didn't believe that Meila couldn't see why Kai was so low-key.

Mei La smiled.

Two big eyes were staring at Kai... Mela lived in a political family... The royal family is also a political family, a political family that has lasted for thousands of years. If such a family didn't understand politics, they would have stepped down thousands of years ago. , it is impossible to rule until now.

Don't think that a royal family that relies on blood does not need to study politics. In fact, the royal family is very likely to be replaced by other nobles, because many big nobles actually have the same blood as the royal family, just like Mela wants to replace Atlantis with the Zebel royal family. Just like the Si royal family, other families also have royal blood flowing through them, both near and far.

It is not unusual for collateral branches to replace the direct veins.

Thousands of years of political accumulation are enough for anyone in the family to understand the essence of politics.

What politics is is using all resources to seek more political benefits for oneself.

What are resources.

In the eyes of a royal family like Mela, she herself is a high-quality political resource. She has a very clear understanding of her appearance, and she also knows how to cash in on this resource and turn it into benefits.

She knows how to get along with people, and she also knows how to please and get closer to men.

This is not some kind of flirting, but a superb skill, and it is not just a show of coquettishness... After all, that thing costs as much as you want in sensual places, it is not valuable at all, and those nobles who have eaten it and seen it are not worth it at all. Eat this.

The real method is not to sell your flesh to flirt with others, but to gain people's favor in a subtle way.

For example, now, Meila knew that Kai knew that she knew, but she just let Kai explain.

Why, because she knows that men like women who are in a lower position and like women's admiration. Men also instinctively like to give advice, and everyone has the problem of "being a teacher". That's why Mela did this deliberately.

Men, as creatures, actually live a life of vanity. Otherwise, why would so many men want to make contributions?

So she wanted to give Kai this feeling.

She knew that Kai knew that she was not as pure and kind as she showed, and she could even feel that Kai actually knew many of her plans.

But so what?

Does her purpose conflict with Kai's interests?

Indeed, she plans to take over from Atlanna.

But she didn’t intend to harm Atlanna, she only intended to harm Orm. She could feel Kai's dissatisfaction with Orm!

So...why does Kai hate her?

No reason.

And Kai's willingness to play a three-person game with her and Atlanna shows that he doesn't care!

This is enough.

That's why she continues to please Kai.

Meila herself did not object to this. You have to find a man anyway, so why not find yourself a man you like and who can bring you huge benefits?

As for pure love... no... where have you ever heard that royal princesses have such a thing as pure love?

Political creatures do not have pure emotions.

"Okay, okay." Meila, this woman... Kai has always described her as... a fairy! Kai couldn't stand it anymore.

"No matter how they usurp this country, it is the country's own business. Unless the people of this country oppose them, it is not my turn to make irresponsible remarks."