2006-08-11 11:16:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
cult
cult [kult]
(plural cults)
noun
1. religion: a system of religious or spiritual beliefs, especially an informal and transient belief system regarded by others as misguided, unorthodox, extremist, or false, and directed by a charismatic, authoritarian leader
2. religious group: a group of people who share religious or spiritual beliefs, especially beliefs regarded by others as misguided, unorthodox, extremist, or false
3. idolization of somebody or something: an extreme or excessive admiration for a person, philosophy of life, or activity (often used before a noun)
the cult of youth
a cult hero
4. object of idolization: a person, philosophy, or activity regarded with extreme or excessive admiration
5. fad: something popular or fashionable among a devoted group of enthusiasts (often used before a noun)
has taken on cult status
6. cultural anthropology system of supernatural beliefs: a body of organized practices and beliefs supposed to involve interaction with and control over supernatural powers
7. sociology elite group: a self-identified group of people who share a narrowly defined interest or perspective
[Early 17th century. Directly or via French < Latin cultus "worship" < colere "cultivate"]
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occult
oc·cult [ə kúlt]
adjective
1. supernatural or magic: relating to, involving, or characteristic of magic, witchcraft, or supernatural phenomena
2. not understandable: not capable of being understood by ordinary human beings
3. secret: secret or known only to the initiated
4. medicine hidden: describes a diseased condition that is hidden or difficult to detect
5. medicine difficult to see: not visible to the naked eye, and only detectable by microscope or chemical testing
noun
the supernatural: the realm of magic, witchcraft, or supernatural phenomena
transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participle oc·cult·ed, present participle oc·cult·ing, 3rd person present singular oc·cults)
1. astronomy temporarily hide astronomical object: to hide an astronomical object temporarily by moving between it and an observer, or be hidden in this way
2. hide something or be hidden: to hide something from view or be hidden from view
[Early 16th century. < Latin occultus , past participle of occulere "conceal"]
2006-08-11 11:18:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont you just love these people that paste their answers? I dont like short answers but some of these people are just taking up way too much space and time. Anyway the occult is the practice of black magic, wicca, ect. A cult is a group of people that believe in something extreme and almost all the time false. A cult can be a few people or a whole community that devote their life to a religion and a belief and do not trust or communicate with people outside the group. The occult is a good thing, cults are not.
2006-08-11 11:34:56 · answer #2 · answered by Later Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Occult is relating to supernatural beliefs or phenomena. A cult is a group of religious worship or ritual. Many cults dabble in the occult, although this is not necessary for it to be defined as a cult. One can partake in occult activities without being in a cult.
2006-08-11 11:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cult following is a group of fans devoted to a specific thing, usually a book, film, television or radio program, though some comic books, video games, musicians, writers and others also gain cult followings.
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Scientology is an example of a religious cult.
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Ancient Egyptian mystery school teachings are occult in nature. Ancient Indians (Hindu) and Tibetan monks specialize in what the englishman consider to be occult, mysterious, supernatural, etc etc etc (note: the occult is NOT "evil" or "devil warshipping" or any mumbo jumbo horseshit expression. that's exactly like the christians saying Darwin was a harbringer of "the devil" because his studies don't concur with christian theology.)
2006-08-11 11:26:12 · answer #4 · answered by neutrogyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cult is a group of people practicing the Occult. Usually that group consists of 12 members, called a coven. The Occult is a bunch of mumbo-jumbo, just like every other belief system based on myth, folklore, and the fear of dying. In western religion, I guess you could call it the "fear of frying."
2006-08-11 11:22:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cult is a group with beliefs that are not main stream and are sometimes radical. Occult is the study of withcract, satanism, paganism, ect
2006-08-11 11:19:15 · answer #6 · answered by Common Sense 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
occult is something that has to do we evil/the devil (according to christians this includes things like Care Bears or Rainbow Bright). a cult is a rock band, ha ha.... seriously, a cult (according to christians) is a group of people who have a belief system that is not considered christian.
2006-08-11 11:20:32 · answer #7 · answered by Humming Monkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cult (n.) 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.
occult (adj.) Of, relating to, or dealing with supernatural influences, agencies, or phenomena.
2006-08-11 11:27:45 · answer #8 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cult=followers worshipand devotion occult=something hidden odd + mysterious CURIOSITY SEEKERS
2006-08-11 11:27:04 · answer #9 · answered by Penney S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
occoult = weird devil worship
cult= just a weird group
2006-08-11 11:19:37 · answer #10 · answered by pj2024 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋