cult

On my morning walk I noticed a small poster advertising meetings of an unfamiliar group , and some people in the caf é whispered that it was a cult . Rather than join the speculation , I decided to read about their public activities online to satisfy my curiosity . Their gatherings seemed to combine informal discussion with a few repetitive rituals , which made them feel more like a close - knit club than a typical community centre . When I later attended a single open session , the members were polite and reserved , answering questions without pressure . I left with a clearer , if still cautious , impression that their devotion was earnest but inward - looking . For now I prefer to keep observing from a distance , interested but not involved .