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"Crazy? I'm weird if they're not crazy. ”

Amanda smiled and turned her head to look at Li Jie, who seemed to see the same meaning in his eyes.

"Think about the miraculous effect of the initiation ritual we just did, which not only relieves mental stress, but also improves sleep and relieves pain. Is there anything more cost-effective than a miracle that can be achieved with almost no medication or equipment at a time, and only $10 a time? Li Jie took the other party's words and expressed what Amanda wanted to say.

"$10! Unbelievable! Do they not require operating costs? ”

In the eyes of the vast majority of Americans, it is normal for both denominations and charitable organizations to rely on a fee to stay afloat. Li Jie only told Lydia that everything was arranged, and did not discuss the details, so it was the first time she heard about the fees for this seminar, and she was immediately surprised to see the crowd inside, and obviously understood the reason for the popularity of this place.

But the old doubts disappeared, and new puzzles were born. It is understandable that such cheap and effective psychological counseling is sought after by believers, so what does the sect rely on to keep it running? She couldn't understand what the Enlightenment did, after all, it was enough for two hamburgers at most.

The noise in the hall had become quieter, as most of the people stopped their business and looked at the man who looked out of his place, drawn to his exaggerated movements and voice, to see what the rich man was arguing with the staff.

"I'm sorry, Peter? Mr. Bartholomew. However, such an arrangement is carefully considered, normal people are not suitable for too frequent enlightenment guidance, and the frequency once a week is the most suitable for the human body after repeated arguments. And we treat all believers equally, and we will not take special care because of your identity or donation, I hope you can understand. ”

Sitting in front of him was a beautiful young woman, her long hair neatly combed back, looking pleasing to the eye. The girl, despite the fear on her face, said it impartially. After hearing this, the other believers around. Most of the faces showed happy, satisfied, and gloating expressions, and it was clear that there were more ordinary people in them.

"Son, I advise you to think carefully and believe that in the face of this check for $100,000. The clergy will be willing to give me some reasonable favors. "Peter? Peter Bartholomew frowned slightly when he saw the eyes cast around him, not because he was afraid of provoking the anger of the public, but because he was simply impatient. He waved his hand and took the checkbook from the bodyguard, swiped and signed a check and handed it to the female counselor.

"I paid a higher price. Shouldn't you be better served? ”

Peter? Bartholomew glanced around at the onlookers, who didn't know what to say when they heard what he said, and no one refuted it to their faces. Even if they were a little angry, they felt that this annoying big guy was not a strong word, and it seemed reasonable for him to pay such a high price for him to get some differential treatment, at most he just muttered a few words of unhappiness and envy pantothenic acid in his heart.

Of course, maybe Peter? Bartholomew's tall bodyguards played an important deterrent role to some extent.

Seeing the reaction of these people, Peter? A hint of pride flashed in Bartholomew's eyes. He nodded his chin to the pretty girl in charge of the consultation, motioned for the other party to hurry up, and then took a beautiful puff on his cigar. In his opinion, since these poor ghosts who filled the house did not dare to have an opinion, this matter could probably be done.

It's the age of capital, who will be with Benjamin? Franklin can't get by?

"Really, really very sorry, Mr. Bartholomew, but the sect has rules, we can't discriminate for any reason, and all believers should be equal." The female counsellor apparently did not deal with such a situation. Looked very nervous, but still bravely withstood the pressure.

"I'm not asking for unequal treatment! Isn't it the American spirit of equality that gives and gets in direct proportion to what you get? "Peter? Bartholomew pointed at the girl with some exasperation, almost poking her in the face. He felt that he was very reasonable and kept his manners, but it seemed to make no sense of the brains of these Enlightenment sects. "I'm tired of arguing with you, who is your person in charge here, I'm going to talk to him directly."

"Please don't embarrass our counselor, sir. I believe that you are a reasonable person who should abide by the rules of our sect. ”

A soft, clear male voice rang out. It wasn't too loud, but it was enough for everyone in the hall to hear it clearly, and they all made way for the person who was speaking.

"Look, it's Lancelot Priest!"

I don't know who shouted in the crowd.

"It's Lancelot Priest, hello." Peter? Barrosamew's face became much more polite, the priests of the Enlightenment sect were very rare, and this Lancelot priest happened to be in charge of his own guiding ceremony. After experiencing the strange and wonderful induction firsthand, he was naturally a little jealous of these mysterious priests. "I believe this is by no means a strong argument, clergyman. I am willing to pay more, but I hope that when arranging the orientation ceremony and denomination activities, I will be able to consider believers like me who have more respect for your efforts. ”

"I understand your feelings, Peter. But you should understand that the denomination is still very short on staff, especially since the priests are too scarce to support us in adjusting according to your personal time. And as Rose said, the weekly induction ritual is proven in practice and is best suited to most people's physiques. Everything should go with the flow and not be too eager. ”

Priest Lancelot was a very tall and beautiful man, his facial features were soft and charismatic, his fiery red hair was commensurate with his personal temperament, not obtrusive, and he was dressed in the same sectarian costume as everyone else, except for the four golden rings on his chest to show his identity—even the other priests who guided everyone through the initiation ritual only had three rings on their chests.

He walked over to the desk of the female counselor, Rose, and touched her smooth forehead with his fingertips in an encouraging manner, and the latter immediately looked excited and happy, and his face was much more rosy, evidently with great respect for him.

"Isn't even a check for $100,000 enough for the denomination to make some workarounds? So what if I'm willing to fund $200,000? Is that something to consider, priest? ”

Peter? Barrosamew's face changed several times. Still said with a little unwillingness.

Priest Lancelot stood in front of him, more than a head taller, bowed his head slightly, his gaze stopped for a moment, and suddenly said, "You should have the counseling materials and doctrines to bring back to the church." Mr. Barro-Samue? ”

"Huh? Yes, yes, of course. ”

Peter? Barrosamew didn't quite understand, and the other party suddenly said what this meant, so he could only reply cautiously. Despite the fact that he is worth a lot of money. He is also quite authoritative on weekdays, but I don't know why he always felt a little depressed in front of this Lancelot priest, and he was unconsciously controlled by the other party to control the rhythm of the conversation.

"But I guess you probably haven't looked closely at the sect's tenets, especially Article 6." Lancelot Priest smiled and turned his head to look around. "My friends, can someone tell Mr. Barrosamew what Article 6 is about?"

There was no shortage of new believers in the hall who came to consult, and immediately someone picked up the denomination's purpose in his hand and looked through it, and then read it aloud: "We should not stop moving. The important sign of real progress is not to make the rich more favorable, but to make the situation of the poor less difficult! ”

"Thank you, my friend. So, Mr. Barrosamew, do you understand? ”

Lancelot nodded gratefully, then returned to the other.

Peter? Barrosamew was stunned when he heard this, he didn't expect the so-called sect to be like this in short. But even if he was touched, he still felt a little disapproving, he had heard a lot of similar slogans, and there were a few people who could really realize them. But Peter did not immediately refute it.

Because when I look up again. He could already see that the expressions on the faces of everyone in his line of sight were different from before. If he had said the words of pay and cost before, the believers would have seemed a little afraid to refute or would have taken it for granted. Then after Lancelot appeared, especially after hearing this denominational purpose. The look in their eyes has changed completely.

In particular, the eyes they cast on Lancelot Priest were full of anticipation, admiration and reverence, and had begun to take on a bit of hysterical fanaticism.

What makes Peter? Barrosamew's original rebuttal could not be spoken, and he suddenly squeezed out a smile in his heart, and swallowed with difficulty. I don't know why, but I feel like I'm in the middle of a storm and waves. It seems that a deep whirlpool is slowly brewing around us, and there is no change from the outside, but the inside is gradually forming a momentum like substance, which may overturn and crush at any time to engulf itself.

"Mr. Barrosamew, I have a doctrinal lecture that will begin soon, and I think it will be very suitable for you, so why don't you try it?"

Priest Lancelot didn't mean to continue, just gently patted him on the shoulder, and Peter? Barrosamew nodded slightly sluggishly and followed him away, including the bewildered bodyguards. Behind them were the low cheers and moving weepings of many believers, and the voices of discussion and previous conversations were heard again.

But almost no one noticed that Lancelot nodded covertly in the direction of the door as he left.

Amanda, Lydia, and Lee, who were standing in the doorway, saw what was going on, along with many others, and then continued to walk out in silence.

"It's a bit ashamed to say that I have also tried to communicate with the sect whether I can win better treatment for myself through large donations, but now it seems that it is really a bit vulgar, and it cannot be compared with the realm of the clergy." Almost out of the sect's doors, Amanda said suddenly. "I have heard that these priests are akin to ascetics, who have no desire for anything outside the body and pleasures, and are not affected by the distractions of worldly life, and spend most of their time in the denomination. I thought it was just a propaganda ploy, but the more I saw it, the more I became convinced that the clergy were really such strong-willed people. It is probably only by putting spiritual pursuits above everything else like them that it is possible to achieve a new enlightenment for mankind. ”

"Yes, I really want to know what kind of great man can create such a magical sect."

Lydia, who was beside her, also said with a little mixed emotions.

Li Jie, who was following them, heard these conversations clearly, but he didn't make a sound, but he was very satisfied with all the effects he had created. Even Peter? Barrow Samue and Amanda, who are capitalists who have no worries about food and clothing, and whose interests are paramount, have been shaken, which shows that for ordinary people who are in urgent need of spiritual sustenance, the effect will only be more ideal.

Human beings are like this, they are always too easy to expect beautiful and simple things, even if they constantly emphasize that they are not gullible, but they are very easily confused by everything in front of them, and then without consciousness, their will is shaken.

The most important point is that most people tend to forget that there is no absolute good or evil in the world, and when something presents a perfect thing with almost no dead ends, it is often the time when we really need to be vigilant.

Of course, superstition does not exist, and the so-called superstition is nothing more than the repeated reinforcement of concepts. Habits are a terrible thing, and when believers develop trust in the sect, they become convinced of everything that is preached. Even if one day they find that there is a conflict with reality, they will not wake up, but think that their beliefs are not strong enough and their methods are wrong.

This is because faith, as the most fundamental thing of human beings, cannot be shaken, and once shaken, it is equivalent to denying one's long-term persistence and efforts, which is more unacceptable than any consequences.

It's like true believers in Christ don't revise the Old and New Testaments because of scientific discoveries.

The future of the Enlightenment will be the same. (To be continued.) )