Religion is a lot of things, but most obviously we can distinguish one sect, order, school or institution from another through their trappings: robes, candles, books, paintings, statues, gestures, poses and music. Music is central to faiths all over the world – songs are emissaries of religious stories, time capsules of historical events and they teach lessons about morals and dogma. No matter how weird or way out your cult may be, chances are it’s got music.

Here’s a great short video on the music that’s been inspired by Scientology. Some of it is surprisingly funky. All of it is bizarre…

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