Of course childhood defines you as a person and effects the entire future.
Hence those abandoned (given away) boys, are not part of a cult anymore (I would think) and the cult's life-style and customs are totally foreign to them.
And if they ever "turn to criminal ways" it wouldn't be something directly connected to their 'roots' IMO.
RE: why do good people get hurt
I want you for your looks.How do you get hurt BTW?
Falling down a lot? Bumping into furniture?
Or is it something job related?
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