2006-09-26 22:08:22 · 6 answers · asked by bandit 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Cults are defined as having a charismatic leader and "extremist" views or views not founded in conventional religious writings.
I think Mormonism fits the bill.
2006-09-26 22:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Mormon Conspiracy, a book by Charles L. Wood, is a very comprehensive volume dealing with issues that most others, who have written about the Mormon Church, have left untouched, namely the political ambitions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and how they have become successful in this goal unnoticed by the majority of Americans. He has captured the "spirit of Mormonism" and understood the internal structure amazingly well without ever having been a Mormon. Dr. Wood's research and conclusions show originality and give helpful conclusions which open the reader's mind to see the true nature and plan of the Mormon Church for America-and the world.
2006-09-26 23:03:14 · answer #2 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cult: noun 1 a system of religious worship directed towards a particular figure or object. --Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English.
All the different flavors of Christianity are cults.
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2006-09-26 22:39:57 · answer #3 · answered by Ever Learn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's a cult but I do think it is a misunderstood religion even if it's not my cup of tea. I' m not so sure of what to think about that Joseph Smith philsophy. To each it's own.
2006-09-26 22:12:46 · answer #4 · answered by T.Mack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It started out that way, just like Christianity. Both have matured since then and have grown the air of maturity.
2006-09-26 23:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont be such a redneck, bluffmike. what is wrong with you? didnt your sister suck you off well enough this morning? dumb redneck.
2006-09-26 23:50:45 · answer #6 · answered by slippie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋