People call a cult when they see one! All religions start out as cults!.......?

Question

Why does the numbers that followers affect peoples opinions in criticizing dangerous beliefs?
A large number of people followed Nazism but if the world didn't fight it we'd be speaking german today!
Why are people afraid of calling a spade a spade today? Has political correctness stopped us from recognising the truth?
Why should we respect the right of a faith to practice that believes that non-believers should be slaughtered?

Answer 1

this points out why religion breeds insanity.

Answer 2

All religions start out as cults which then take over and become the status quo. Ironically that's when they end up slaughtering the most amount of people. Christians, Jews, Muslims have all killed an amazing amount of people since they have been in power and continue to do so today. Ultimately the religion doesn't matter...it's the people behind it and how they choose to interpret the religion that determines what happens. Religion is harmless. People are dangerous.

Answer 3

"Cult" has many meanings depending on the context in which it is used. When Theologians and people who study religions say that all religions start off as cults, they mean something different than when the popular media and fundamentalist Christians use the word "cult".

The popular meaning of "cult" suggests deviancy brain washing, a small group of loony people led by a madman. When fundamentalist Christians say "cult" they really mean "heretic", some kind of religion that is quasi-Christian but not really Christian.

I am a member of a religion that has been called a cult, so i know what it is like to be on the receiving end of this label, and i do not think it is very helpful.

Answer 4

interesting question. You do know that the religion you think advocates the slauter of non believers only believes that under a certain set of circumstances which make that action close to self defense? right? I think that what you set out as a logical premise probably does not apply to people who truly believe in God and that being accountable and obedient to Him is an important part of life. People will interpret anything to justify what they want to do. Look what Bush did, and what our corporations do not only to the quality of lives but also when a life ends, and not only in countrys other then their own but also in this country. Consider capitalism as a cult for a while and see what you think about that. Is money and greed rules a good religion. How many people must die for the money God to be worshiped properly.

Answer 5

Depends on what you consider a cult here is websters definition most would be suprised.

Main Entry: cult
Pronunciation: 'k<
Function: noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: French & Latin; French culte, from Latin cultus care, adoration, from colere to cultivate -- more at WHEEL
1 : formal religious veneration : WORSHIP
2 : a system of religious beliefs and ritual; also : its body of adherents
3 : a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious; also : its body of adherents
4 : a system for the cure of disease based on dogma set forth by its promulgator
5 a : great devotion to a person, idea, object, movement, or work (as a film or book); especially : such devotion regarded as a literary or intellectual fad b : the object of such devotion c : a usually small group of people characterized by such devotion

Answer 6

many human beings misunderstand the Pentecostal Denomination. i'm United Methodist. in my opinion, I in all probability could make an extremely undesirable Pentecostal. ;-) i'm satisfied for you which you discovered a church which you would be able to call domicile. i think of this is extremely significant for a Christian. some human beings call them a cult with the aid of fact they suspect they misuse the present of tongues and regard it as larger than the different non secular presents. Others call it a cult with the aid of fact they suspect that the modest gown is a style of oppression in direction of ladies. Now, i'm no longer asserting I believe those, yet it somewhat is what some human beings surely have confidence. Others have confidence that with the aid of fact the Pentecostal church as an entire does not instruct the doctrine of as quickly as saved continuously saved that they must be a cult. do no longer difficulty lots why somebody disagrees with you. maximum of it somewhat is fake effect and having no desire to appreciate somebody this is distinctive. however i'm no longer Pentecostal, i understand which you're my sister in Christ and that i'm satisfied which you're my sister. in case you desire absolutely everyone to communicate to, be satisfied to e mail me with the aid of yahoo solutions. forget relating to the those that dislike you. remember, John 15:18-19 says, "If the international hates you, notice that it hated me in the previous it hated you. in case you belonged to the international, the international could such as you as its own. considering the fact which you do no longer belong to the international, yet I surely have chosen you out of the international--as a result the international hates you." no count number what, Jesus is with you. in no way forget that.

Answer 7

In order for a cult to become a legitimate religion, its members have to go out into the world brainwash, threaten, hurt, and or murder others until they submit to their religion. Then when they have enough numbers to the point where they can influence politics, only then can they call themselves an actual religion.

Don't believe me? Go talk to christianity.

Answer 8

In a democracy every vote counts.Hence politically it cannot be done.Nobody is asking you to respect that faith but at the same time you need not hate it also.
Please retaliate in case you are affected.

Answer 9

You can critisize any beleif you want dangerous or otherwise. That is what freedom of speach is all about, but remember those with opposing views can critize your critizism. That is what freedom is all about.

Answer 10

I agree completely with Martin's answer.....right to the point