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Stupid article. For once, there's no reason to call them a "Church". They're not. They specifically do some shenanigans, to legally qualify as a "church". But that's pretty much it.
Secondly, they live off of secrecy and not getting their lunatic practices and beliefs exposed. Why call for letting them continue on that path? I'd say them not having any doorhandles anymore is a good thing. Now it's less likely they can lure in some vulnerable people. Solely by the front door being closed and having no handles.
I think if you write an article like this, don't lead with all the church stuff, and bury the parts with the abuse and brainwashing at the bottom. Do it the other way round.
(This comment is an opinion piece.)