do u know that mormons, Jehovah's witness,seventh day adventist, hinduism, taoism,Islam and buddhist r cults?

Answer 1

every religion is a cult.

Answer 2

According to mainstream apologetics, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is NOT a cult.

There is not one thing that they teach that is contrary to Scripture. Some people take verses out of context and use that to slam Adventists, but if you will give an Adventist the chance, they can prove to you from the Bible that what they believe is true.

The person was right who said that the Catholics have stated that if you want a church that follows strictly by the Bible, then you ought to be a SDA. If you want man-made tradition, go Catholic! Straight out of the mouth of the Catholic church herself.

SDAs ARE second to none in missionary work around the world, as well as having a development and relief agency that is as financially helpful worldwide as the Red Cross and the Salvation Army, yet totally supported by its members. They have a huge education system, and some of their universities are the best in the US. Loma Linda University for example and Newbold College in England. Their health care programs are outstanding, and it was the doctors at Loma Linda Hospital that performed the first animal to human heart transplant.

Seventh-day Adventists differ in their beliefs from other mainstream protestant churches in very few ways. They keep the seventh-day Sabbath, which is Biblical. They do not believe that there is life after death until after Jesus comes and resurrects them. This is also Biblical. They believe that the rapture will not be a secret. This is also Biblical.

There are so many sources I could quote that I just can't quote them. But if you really want to know more about anything I've said, contact me and I will be happy to answer your questions.

Answer 3

The term "cult" is an insulting synonym for "religion". The term has no place in polite conversation, and Jehovah's Witnesses correctly consider it an insult.

Sadly, this so-called "question" seems intended mostly as insulting slander against Jehovah's Witnesses. Jesus himself quite plainly assigned the Christian congregation to perform an evangelizing work (Matt 28:19,20; Luke 10:1,2; et al).

One wonders if anti-Witnesses understand that Jehovah's Witnesses are proven to be true Christians, based upon the Witnesses' preaching work and the anti-Witnesses' bigoted hatred against them.

(2 Timothy 4:3-5) For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching, but, in accord with their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, whereas they will be turned aside to false stories. You, though, keep your senses in all things, suffer evil, do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry.

Learn more!
http://watchtower.org

Answer 4

I think you need to rethink the definition of cult. Most religion have ritualistic practices. That however does not make it a cult to me. The biggie for me is the mind control thing.

the problem with the above list, is that hinduism, taoism, and even buddhists are very accepting of other belief systems. They make no claim that they have the sole truth.

The rest of the list are not accepting of other belief systems. Not all of them do mind control. Maybe the Jehovah's witnesses. I am not sure, but they make me very uncomfortable with the way they do things.

Hope that helps.
-Vic

Answer 5

A cult is a religion that is said to be unorthodox or that emphasises devotion according to prescribed ritual.Many cults follow a living human leader,and often their adherents live in groups apart from the rest of society.
The standard for what is orthodox,however,should be God's Word,and Jehovah's Witnesses strictly adhere to the Bible.Their worship is a way of life,not a ritual devotion.They neither follow a human nor isolate themselves from the rest of society.They live and work in the midst of other people.

Answer 6

According to www.religioustolerance.org:

Negative Meanings: Evangelical Christian and Counter-Cult Movement usage: Any religious group which accepts most but not all of the historical Christian doctrines (the divinity of Jesus, virgin birth, the Trinity, salvation, etc.). The implication is that the cult's theology is invalid; they teach heresy. Under this definition, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons), Unification Church and Jehovah's Witnesses to be cults. But they would not classify Wicca as such, because it is not associated with Christianity. The earliest use of this meaning of the word "Cult" is believed to be a 1938 book "The Chaos of the Cults" by J.K. VanBaalen. On the other hand, new religious groups such as the Mormons, Unification Church and Jehovah's Witnesses generally regard themselves to be the true Christian church. They view all other denominations as being in error. Thus, one groups true church is another group's cult.

Fundamentalist Christian usage: Some Fundamentalists would accept the Evangelical definition of cult defined above. Others might brand any religious group which deviates from historical Protestant Christian beliefs as a cult. This definition would include the Mormon Church, Wicca, mainline and liberal Christian denominations, Islam, Hinduism, and all of the other religions of the world. Over 70% of humanity would belong to cults, by this definition.

Mental Health Groups and anti-cult movement usage: A small number of therapists, research psychologists, self-taught individuals, etc., form the anti-cult movement (ACM) They attempt to raise public consciousness about what they see as dangerous and authoritarian mind control cults and doomsday cults. Many do not care about the faith group's theology. They target only what they see as deceptive practices, and dangerous psychological pressure techniques, such as brainwashing. The ACM appears to hold opinions about the effectiveness of brainwashing that are not shared by the mental-health community generally. They see mind control/doomsday cults as a widespread social problem.

Very negative meaning: Popular, media usage: (very negative meaning) a small, evil religious group, often with a single charismatic leader, which engages in brainwashing and other mind control techniques, believes that the end of the world is imminent, and collects large amounts of weaponry in preparation for a massive war. Often used as a synonym for mind control religious group or for doomsday cult. The earliest use of this meaning of the word is believed to have been in a 1965 book by Walter Martin "The Kingdom of the Cults" (revised and expanded posthumously by Hank Hanegraaff in 2002).

Answer 7

Seventh-Day Adventist may be a cult in your eyes,but you can't find one thing they teach or preach that is contrary to scripture. Even Catholics have said if you go by the bible,and the bible only you ought to be a S.D.A. If you go by tradition then you should be a Catholic. Catholics are the only ones to recognize this. S.D.A. are second to none in missionary work around the world. Also Christian schools where evolution is not taught.

Answer 8

The kool-aid drinking cult? Curious why capitalize Jehovah and Islam but not the others? Are you in a rationing capital letter cult?

Answer 9

This is what the encyclopedia says about cults__"Popular, media usage: (very negative meaning) a small, evil religious group, often with a single charismatic leader, which engages in brainwashing and other mind control techniques, believes that the end of the world is imminent, and collects large amounts of weaponry in preparation for a massive war. Often used as a synonym for mind control religious group or for doomsday cult. The earliest use of this meaning of the word is believed to have been in a 1965 book by Walter Martin "The Kingdom of the Cults" (revised and expanded posthumously by Hank Hanegraaff in 2002).
We have seen "cult" used to refer to Evangelical denominations, the Roman Catholic Church, Unification Church, Church of Scientology, United Church of Christ, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wiccans, other Neopagans and many other faith groups. The term is essentially meaningless.

Jehovahs servants are not evil for we love people enough to warn them about God's upcoming war of Armegeddon. We are doing what Noah did--how many listened to him? Only eight people survived the flood and only a small number will survive God's war against the wicked. We do not collect weapons of war, for we are peaceable and meek and do not engage in the wars of any nation. We obey Jesus' command to love our enemies.

Answer 10

cult (klt) KEY
NOUN:
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 followers of such a religion or sect.
A system or community of religious worship and ritual.
The formal means of expressing religious reverence; religious ceremony and ritual.
A usually nonscientific method or regimen claimed by its originator to have exclusive or exceptional power in curing a particular disease.
Obsessive, especially faddish, devotion to or veneration for a person, principle, or thing.
The object of such devotion.
An exclusive group of persons sharing an esoteric, usually artistic or intellectual interest.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin cultus, worship, from past participle of colere, to cultivate; see kwel- 1 in Indo-European roots
OTHER FORMS:
cultic or cultish (Adjective), cultism (Noun), cultist (Noun)

re·li·gion (r-ljn) KEY
NOUN:
Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.
IDIOM:
get religion Informal
To become religious or devout.
To resolve to end one's immoral behavior.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English religioun, from Old French religion, from Latin religi , religin-, perhaps from religre, to tie fast ; see rely

Answer 11

Thank you hayaa_bi_taqwa. I was going to do the same thing.

Based upon these definitions then none of the above can be called cults.