2007-03-19 08:28:05 · 6 answers · asked by imreal4lifess10 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Most definitely. A cult is a group of people that have practices and beliefs that separate them from others around them. Many contend that religions are cults...
The KKK has rituals, beliefs, and a cohesive community that pretty much fits the definition.
2007-03-19 08:33:38 · answer #1 · answered by belle_bonnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually no. A cult is defined as being religious and/or being bound together by a charismatic leader. This doesn't define the Ku Klux Klan.
The Klan is defined as a secret organisation which was founded to suppress the newly freed blacks and carpet baggers. Even today although the Klan has changed somewhat it doesn't fit the definition of a cult. The only thing they have in common is that both the Klan and cults are considered unconventional, extreme and outside of conventional society.
2007-03-19 16:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by MissWong 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think a hate group should be "elevated" to cult group status.
2007-03-19 15:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by tombollocks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Most definitely.
2007-03-19 15:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by starrdevine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the KluKluxKlan is a terrorist group
2007-03-19 15:40:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-03-19 15:35:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋