They are just cults on a larger scale.
2007-03-27 02:48:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well all religions began as cults, or do we all forget this?
Does no one remember when the Cult of the Nazarene existed in the Roman Empire?
The issue with modern society is that any new idea or theory about the divine is always assumed as a cult, with the connotation of moral corruption and some kind of anarchist government take-over of some sort.
People are just foolish.
2007-03-27 04:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mike G 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Because where as cults tend to be secretive and frowned upon by most, religions are celebrated and supported by most. As you say they are just cults on a larger scale and that is the answer to your question. Say no to jesus.
2007-03-27 09:55:20 · answer #2 · answered by Say no to jesus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religions are cults with tax exempt status.
Nothing more.
2007-03-27 09:53:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cults are means to getting some bonkin. that's it
2007-03-27 09:52:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always thought the only difference between the two is social acceptance. Now I've got this Psych class and apparently there is one difference. You won't be killed for leaving a church, mosk, temple, etc. Just socially shunned. Real improvement, huh?
2007-03-27 10:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by hazydaze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋