SDA is about normal for churches who insist to the bitter end that they were always right about everything. And again pretty par-for-the-course in that they want to be accepted as mainstream whenever it feels good but want to be the single remaining remnant church on earth when they're feeling elitist.
A small religious community is typically referred to as a cult or sect.
A cult is a group that shares a common religious practice.
No, the Shakers were a religious sect that originated in the 18th century and are known for their communal living, celibacy, and ecstatic dancing. While they had unique beliefs and practices, they are not considered a cult by most definitions.
Noah Webster defines "cult" as follows:1: formal religious veneration : worship2: a system of religious beliefs and ritual; also: its body of adherents3: a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious; also : its body of adherentsBased on this definition, Christianity, Islam & Judaism are also cults.
A cult is a small group of people who follow their own religious beliefs. The leader of the cult is the leader who makes and enforces the rules of the cult.
No, he is a religious figure.
Joseph Smith was a religious leader. Whether or not you believe that the religion he lead or that all religious are cult-like is your opinion.
Edgar Cayce was not associated with a cult. He was a psychic and healer known for his readings on various topics such as health, past lives, and spirituality. Cayce's followers generally view him as a source of spiritual guidance rather than a cult leader.
Christianity byfar
a black religious cult from the Caribbean
The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) is not classified as a cult by mainstream religion scholars or experts. It is a historically African American Protestant denomination with millions of members worldwide. Like any religious organization, it has its own beliefs and practices, but it is not considered a cult in the negative sense of the term.
A gang: a group of people with mutual interest.A cult: a group of people with religious beliefs.