"Possessed by an ideology, you may feel that your speech is divinely inspired, or that the wisdom of the ancients is speaking through you. Or at minimum you can be absolutely certain of its truth without checking, because it unambiguously aligns with—it authentically expresses—the Higher Truth of the system itself."
"As a whatever-ist, you speak for the whatever system. You look for opportunities to preach, and to argue with unbelievers. That may leave you bruised. It may not be to your advantage; you sacrifice yourself for the honor of the system. You take any insult to it as an attack on your self and your community, and might fight even unto death."
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