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Looks like a cult, tbh.

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[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 12 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I'm skeptical. If these people truly are of a tribe attempting to reclaim stolen land, I support them. But the cynic in me wonders if they're cosplaying and looking for a con.

[–] rbesfe@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 week ago

They're African. There were never any Africans living in Scotland before the slave trade.

[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If it lets them get back to nature and pursue enlightenment, does the story they use to get there really matter?

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yes, if they're lying to perpetuate fraud.

[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)
[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 week ago

Yes and no. There are true believers and there are charlatans who knowingly swindle people. That much is easily apparent.