That’s pretty weak imo
But such actions are merely the nature of certain men. Some men just like to ride waves and abandon interests, people and ideologies when they encounter a new way of thinking/doing things. Regardless if the arguments are sound or not.
I have actually tested this on my last girlfriend who I coerced to changing many of her philosophies just by saying an interesting combinations of words. The teachings themselves were hallow and were filled with nothing but half truths, perversions of nature/humanity and contradictions. I can see how Cult leaders entice certain folk into joining them.