I recently stumbled into telling my xtian friend that Christianity is a cult. It will come as no surprise to most, that this offended my friend. After a brief moment of reflection, I stood by my statement, but we decided to move on to other topics…
So, I’m really curious, what is it – in your opinion – that prevents your religion from being labeled a cult? I know that religious folk, even xtians, admit that religious cults exist, so what makes your sect of Christianity any different from those you would call a “cult”? (I choose Christianity as an example because of their high level of self-righteousness, but this question goes out to all organized religions, not just xtians).
If you would be so kind, please enlighten me as to why your religion or religious sect should not be looked upon in the same way as what most Americans (or people in the world), xtian or otherwise, would collectively agree upon is a true “cult”.
Thanks to those who provide actual answers.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cult
2007-04-11
02:40:58
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