Meyerism

Meyerism (/ˈmaɪ.ərɪzəm/ MY-ər-izm), or the Meyerist Movement, is the fictional religion at the basis of the Hulu original TV series The Path.

Meyerism is elaborated in the (fictional) book The Ladder by the cult's leader, Dr. Steven Meyer.[1][2]

A Vanity Fair analysis of the show's first episode described Meyerism as "inspired by a grab bag of religious practices and cult beliefs".[3] The show's creator, Jessica Goldberg, specifically refutes comparisons to Scientology[1][4][5] although many scenes, doctrines, and elements of the show draw on Scientology, even down to scenes depicting a device resembling an e-meter being used. The show's name was changed early on in development from The Way due to its closeness to real-life ministry and alleged cult, The Way International. to avoid legal fallout.

Hugh Dancy, who plays the group's acting leader, gives further detail: "Meyerism was founded by Dr. Steven Meyer in Cusco, Peru, after he saw a vision of a burning ladder at the top of a mountain. When he ascended the ladder, he saw two visions: a catastrophic world after a global disaster, and a beautiful garden."[6]

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References

  1. 1 2 "4 things to know before watching Hulu's 'The Path'", Mashable.com, March 29, 2016.
  2. ↑ In Hulu's The Path, Cult Members Are Just Like Us, Vogue.com, March 29, 2016
  3. ↑ "The Path Fact-Checked: The Ugly Truth Behind Real-Life Cults", Vanity Fair, March 30, 2016
  4. ↑ "'The Path' Creator Refutes Scientology Comparisons", The Hollywood Reporter. January 09 2016
  5. ↑ 'The Path' Creator: How I Lost Religion and Wrote a New One — That Isn't Scientology (Guest Column). The Hollywood Reporter, March 25, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Allow The Path Stars to Explain Their Fake Religion, the Meyerist Movement", E Online, March 30, 2016
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