ALLATRA and the concept of 'sect': why are these concepts incompatible?

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Nov. 7, 2024 - PRLog -- The word "sect" comes from the Latin word "secta", which means "school", "way of life" or "principles". The Latin secta is derived from the verb "sequi" ("to follow"), indicating that members of a sect follow certain beliefs or teachings. Thus, the word originally had a neutral meaning, describing a group of people united by common views or philosophy.

Over time, the word "sect" acquired a more negative connotation in European languages, becoming associated with deviations from accepted norms or with religious and philosophical movements that rejected traditional beliefs.

How did "sect" come to sound so sinister? Why was it necessary to turn a neutral term into a label that incites hostility? The answer can be found in the documentary "The Impact", which sheds light on how anti-cult organizations have turned the term into a negative label.

ALLATRA is not a religious community or a political movement, as some might think if they haven't visited the organisation's official website. It has no commercial interests and is not linked to any government or religious structures. It is a community of volunteers dedicated to a common goal: to study the climatic and geodynamic changes of the Earth and to promote open discussion on solutions to the climate crisis.

So why is ALLATRA a target? The answer is: those who promote anticult rhetoric benefit from maintaining tensions in society. Anticult organisations, with the support of the media, spread false accusations that not only reinforce negative stereotypes, but also expose the personal information of movement participants. And the result is a society fuelled by labelling ready to believe any lie.

Recently, there has been an increased information attack against the participants of ALLATRA in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In just two weeks, around 240 defamatory articles were published.

However, the goal of these attacks is not to destroy ALLATRA itself, but to manipulate the political situation in these countries. They aim to destabilize society and create an atmosphere of distrust and fear among the public.

Certain groups use ALLATRA as a «convenient enemy» to try to influence public opinion by promoting their preferred political figures and agendas. This creates a false sense of danger that justifies political changes and the weakening of democratic institutions.

ALLATRA continues to unite people from all over the world, despite aggressive attempts to discredit its members. Regardless of nationality or faith, members share a common aspiration: peace and a commitment to preserving human life in the midst of global catastrophe. As rapid climate change confronts humanity with unprecedented challenges, it is clear that critical thinking and independent analysis of information are essential.

To understand the attacks on ALLATRA, it is helpful to look at the situation objectively and consider who benefits from dividing people.