Debian is rejected because it has an official, endorsed "non-free" repository. That does not fulfill the GNU FSDG:

https://www.gnu.org/distros/free-system-distribution-guideli...

Specifically, "A free system distribution must not steer users towards obtaining any nonfree information for practical use, or encourage them to do so."

This is a political stance based on rational arguments and has nothing to do with religion.

And by Debian's definition, some of FSF's own packages are non-free (notably, the documentation), so you have to explicitly opt-in to installing that.

I wish both of them directed their efforts towards more pragmatic problems, like making their software more accessible. In the rest of the world, freedom is usually a function of accessibility.

Consistent application of principles doesn't make a "cult". Its just so rare you may be unfamiliar with the difference.

Make a fork of their code with your preferred changes. The world will be improved and people who agree with you will be happy.

> Political views have parties [citation needed] Political views MAY have parties. I agree to some extent with the cult argument though.