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[–] reflex@kbin.social 90 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

he installed “accountability software” called Covenant Eyes on his devices in order to abstain from internet porn

Covenant Eyes sounds like some Handmaid's Tale shit.

[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Hey, I have a local cult that uses that software.

https://www.dwellchurchcolumbusisacult.com/

They also like to pack a bunch of students into one apartment and then charge each of them $700*/month in rent.

*(Don't take my word on the numbers.)

[–] Salix@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Oh wow, I didn't know Xenos Church changed their name. Trying to mask themselves with a name change.

[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

They also use a bunch of other names for smaller groups that are really part of Xenos. They know the reputation follows them.

[–] Fester@lemm.ee 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] reflex@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)
[–] figaro@lemdro.id 15 points 1 year ago

I swear, every week I see an article that makes me say, "oh shit, The Handmaid's Tale is starting"

[–] yildo@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago

Next step up from using confession material for blackmailing parishioners