If anyone looks up the definition of a cult, scientology fits it to a tee. It fits the objective definition of a cult, which is:
A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader.
The point here is generally considered. Those of you who are NOT scientologists and do not think scientology is a cult, what do you base this upon? Also, are you aware of what their actual "beliefs" are, and that they do not disclose these until their members are at the highest ranks.
I don't know of any bona fide religion where only the highest up in the religion get to know what the beliefs actually are. No one can contest that there is a veil of secrecy around scientology, and that their recruitment tactics are suspect (ever see those "free stress test" signs? Those are scientologists).
So give me some examples of why it's not a cult.
2007-05-14
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