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What is an example of a cult?

Heaven's Gate. Branch Davidians. It's a group of people with abnormal or bizarre beliefs or practice. Most cults seek to shelter members from the outside world in order to com… (MORE)

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Is Lutheran a cult?

NO. It is a Christian Protestant religion based on the teachings of Martin Luther who broke with the Catholic church.

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What is a sect or cult?

Sect is a break away as subset of a community with its own distinct custom,religion worship ,rituals. It has social sanction. Cult on the other hand is the practice of a ritu… (MORE)

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How do cults operate?

Cult Watch: 10 Points to look out for in your group members 1.) Obsession about group or the leader putting it above most other considerations. 2.) Member�s individual ident…ity becomes increasingly fused with the group, the leader and/or God followed by the group. Cloning of the group members or leader�s personal behaviors. 3.) Emotional overreaction when the group or leader is criticized. Seen as evil persecution. 4.) Belief that the group is "THE WAY" and they have a mission 5.) Increasing dependency upon the group or leader for problem solving, explanations, definitions and analysis, and corresponding decline in real, independent thought. 6.) Excessive hyperactivity and work for the group or leader, at the expense of private or family interests. Drifting away from family and old friends 7.) Preparedness to blindly follow the group or leader and defend actions or statements without seeking independent verification. 8.) Demonization of former members or members of alternative groups. 9.) Desire to be praised for doing the right thing and fear of public rebuke 10.) Unhealthy wish to be seen with or aligned publicly with the leader(s) of the group Cult Leaders: 5 Points to look out for in your group leader 1.) Authoritarian approach and intolerance of questioning or criticism. Lies about and insults opponents. 2.) Leader shows anxiety about the world, speaking of threats or conspiracies against the group. 3.) Leader regularly accuses dissatisfied members who leave of having something wrong with them, having personality disorders or being transgressor and deserters. 4.) Ex-members have similar stories of abuse and ill-treatment by the leader(s). 5.) The group/leader is always right and followers never feel they can be "good enough". http://www.sossobriety.com/cults.htm > Addendum < Three ideas seem essential to the concept of a cult. One is thinking in terms of us versus them with total alienation from "them." The second is the intense, though often subtle, indoctrination techniques used to recruit and hold members. The third is the charismatic cult leader. Cultism usually involves some sort of belief that outside the cult all is evil and threatening; inside the cult is the special path to salvation through the cult leader and his teachings. The indoctrination techniques include 1) Subjection to stress and fatigue 2) Social disruption, isolation and pressure 3) Self criticism and humiliation 4) Fear, anxiety, and paranoia 5) Control of information 6) Escalating commitment 7) Use of auto-hypnosis to induce "peak" experiences [Kevin Crawley] A good example is "Jones town." See the Related Link "Answers.com: Jonestown" for more information. The above example shows you how one can start out meaning well and trying to build their idea on a Utopia (sort of like Heaven.) There are suppose to be good rules to protect the followers, live off the land and get along together. Jim Jones was trying to do this at the beginning, but, eventually he began to feel as if he was God himself and was full of power, greed and became pure evil. The man did more damage than one could know (the spiritual damage of ripping one's soul from them) and he preyed on the needy and poor mainly. He tore families apart and ended up forcing suicide on many who, although did not want to follow his wishes were forced by gun point. It's a fascinating subject in this case because it can show us humans that it's so easy to go over that fine edge from good to evil. I'm sure his soul will be damned for this one! More useful information on 'How do Cults Operate' can be found at the Cult Avoidance Society website at: http://www.cultavoidancesociety.org (MORE)

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What is cult leader?

A cult is a religious or social style group that possesses deviant or novel beliefs and utilizes such style practices. A cult leader is the head of such a group that posse… (MORE)

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How do you get out of a cult?

Deprogramming by a professionally trained individual or individuals if leaving is involuntary...if voluntary, complete separation from everyone & everything associated with th… (MORE)

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John Ellis Hartford

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Is religion a cult?

Yes. The problem is that the term "cult" has taken on (or been given) a negative connotation because it its used to describe religions which seem "odd" to the users of… (MORE)

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David Eaglehawk

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Is Christianity a cult?

Whether I yes or no, it won't mean a thing because each one have his own definition of what cult is depending on which side of the fence he belongs.. Unless we agree on a defi…nite definition of what a cult is, then all s will only incite a debate. May I post therefore a definition of Kevin Crawley then go from there. Quote; "Three ideas seem essential to the concept of a cult. One is thinking in terms of us versus them with total alienation from "them." The second is the intense, though often subtle, indoctrination techniques used to recruit and hold members. The third is the charismatic cult leader. Cultism usually involves some sort of belief that outside the cult all is evil and threatening; inside the cult is the special path to salvation through the cult leader and his teachings. The indoctrination techniques include 1) Subjection to stress and fatigue 2) Social disruption, isolation and pressure 3) Self criticism and humiliation 4) Fear, anxiety, and paranoia 5) Control of information 6) Escalating commitment 7) Use of auto-hypnosis to induce "peak" experiences ." Back to your question; My , I don't dare to be the one to first..... Christianity itself is not a cult under the above definition, which is a reasonable one. Particular groups which have broken away from Christianity have the characteristics of a cult. Christianity itself actually encourages people to think for themselves, contrary to what some people assert. It says: 1 Thessalonians 5:2121Prove (or 'test') all things; hold fast that which is good. Matthew 7:7-87Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Proverbs 1:77The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Regardless of the characteristics of a cult, the absolutely basic definition of a cult is "anything that denies, in some way, the deity of Jesus Christ" , and this is both the easiest and the most reliable test to use when someone comes door-knocking. Although some churches call themselves Christian but are actually cults, the vast majority of Christianity are not. (MORE)

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What is a cult?

"followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader" In my opinion, … (MORE)

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What is the answer to 20c plus 5 equals 5c plus 65?

20c + 5 = 5c + 65 Divide through by 5: 4c + 1 = c + 13 Subtract c from both sides: 3c + 1 = 13 Subtract 1 from both sides: 3c = 12 Divide both sides by 3: c = 4 20c + 5 = 5c … (MORE)