[red-iron-pine]

that's how they rope you in, ditto for scientologists. create good impressions, build a base, and then snipe a few of the biggest fans, focus on them and try to build converts.

common in other propaganda and marketing approaches, too; e.g. Pepsi v Coke, or subreddits about normal days in Russia, etc.

[flycaliguy]

I see what you mean but these are well educated professionals who are just choosing to practice their positive psychology outside of their religious “niche”. Personally I’ve had a ton of great secular experiences with religious people, I’m sorry if you haven’t. Mormons, Sikhis, Muslims and many people at my Catholic University. I’ve learned a lot from them.