definition: adherents of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices.
What do you think? Why/why not?
2007-01-11 12:26:52 · 25 answers · asked by me 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When your in Christ you will know.
2007-01-11 12:48:37 · answer #1 · answered by PokerChip 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The people who make up the majority of the population at a certain time determine if a religion is a cult or not. When Christianity was introduced it was considered a cult because the majority of people were not christian and was not embraced by many people, especially the Roman emperors. I think that when Constantine made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire, the religion stoped being a cult.
So really it does not matter because everyone could just as easily be praying to Zeus or Ra as many people do to God now.
2007-01-11 12:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A better definition,
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
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I don't do the judging God does
Peace Be With You
2007-01-11 12:33:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes,because despite the manipulation and control of the masses , people still refuse to see it for what it is and continue to be misled.They pick and choose only the parts that suit themselves. When will the books that where kept secret be added to the books that where chosen and the truths be told.
It's an idea that is presented as fact and absolute.with much of it's contribution held back, to manipulate people.
2007-01-11 14:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by 2K 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Scholars agree that the name "Christian" was given to the followers of Christ. It is never a cult.
2007-01-11 12:38:45 · answer #5 · answered by House Speaker 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2007-01-11 12:30:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
us Jehovah's Witnesses a cult you ask? No way. We love everyone and want people to accept God's Kingdom as the only solution to mankind's problems. that's why we are always knocking at your doors every Saturday morning. have a nice evening.
2007-01-11 12:45:26 · answer #7 · answered by sunny4life 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's a religion, which can become a cult if practiced inappropriately.
2007-01-11 12:37:31 · answer #8 · answered by Kalistrat 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yep. Gettin ready to leave 4 church now, geerin up to meet all my conspiritors, priest, nuns and all, so we can think up new plans to change the unbrainwashed minds out there peekin through the windows and hearin all our lies of the lord and god fearing cries and confessions.
Satisfied?
2007-01-11 12:35:00 · answer #9 · answered by Lily P 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
One man's religion is another man's cult.
A religion is a cult with better PR.
2007-01-11 12:30:19 · answer #10 · answered by nondescript 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes but Judaism which spawned Christianity is even more so... (Funny how nobody ever rips on Judaism on "Answers")
2007-01-11 12:30:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋