you this for some time, now. Leftism IS a cult. It is a “culty” religion complete with a “priesthood,” “sins,” absolution, and indulgences. And like all cults, it urges you to break relationships with any friend or family member who is not part of and supporting the cult or who might provide reasoned disagreement.
After listening to remarks by its featured speakers, folks may have thought the session was part of the annual chaotic Burning Man frenzy in the Nevada desert.