What do you think about being called a cult? - Page 2

BobtheWalrus · 02-29-2008, 09:56 PM

There's this guy in my English class, and he's (I don't remember the word right now, but very supereligous)

He talks about loving death and christianity in the same sentence~he's nuts

One day he went around giving random people flyers, telling which religons were cults, I saw that Mormomism, was classifed as a cult

This upsets me, even though I'm not Mormon
I have friends who are, and their way of religion is any different than any one else

There's no such thing as a cult, everyone practices religion differently

Now brainwashing, is different

Nathaniel · 03-01-2008, 04:03 AM

This guy does not appreciate religion

Dark616 · 03-05-2008, 10:03 AM

who are you talking about nathaniel?

mrs. cutiepie · 03-11-2008, 10:55 PM

from what you're saying mango .. . it doesn't sound like a cult to me. now, i dont know what your beliefs are so i can't have a say so . . . but so far . . i think you're good to go ^_^

plus, you're a cutie-patooty. how can you be part of a cult? lol

icecavern · 06-07-2008, 09:22 AM

Any religious order is technically a cult if they worship a central figure. Cult, though, has developed a very negative connotation. It's more so associated with unhealthy obsession than simply a religious order in modern sense. So I guess it's like you can't say you're gay when you're just happy anymore...

Cheapliquid · 06-07-2008, 10:00 AM

it sounds like a form of judaism ..

Locke · 06-07-2008, 04:38 PM

The best definition of a cult is a religion that's just getting started; after all, Christianity was considered a cult in it's early days. Now, that's not what people use "cult" for today, especially most Christian. They use it to refer to any religion that shares a background with the big three theistic religions(Judaism, Christianity, Islam), but differs on several key points, or even to abhorrency, any religion they don't like. Now, cult does have a proper use, but it is thrown about so liberally today that it's not worth using for fear of giving the wrong impression, as "cult" has become more of an attack than it should be. Now, what I really hate is when Americans bash Mormons; America has been at both cold and hot war, at times, with Mormons almost since they came into prominence. Many people would not vote for Mitt Romney simply because he was a Mormon. Now, as a Christian, I disagree with Mormon theology and Christology; however, I have nothing but respect for Mormons because of the way they live. They have much better testimonies than most Christians, hell, most other religions can boast, they live by strict moral guidlines that are enforced, and it is clear that their faith is real to them. When Mormons come to my door, they come dressed up, and they ask if there is anything they can do, even if I refuse their religion. They are respectful, upright, and there is little debate over points of doctrine, as it is all centrally controlled, and controlled very well; if you are a Mormon, you know what you believe, and you stick to it. My only gripe with their religion, other than the afterforementioned theology and Christology, is that they tend to change their beliefs to fit the culture they live in. Their polygamy agenda was surpressed a century ago due to widespread rejection of them due to the practice, and when racisim went out, so did the belief that blacks didn't do their part in the fight against demons. But on a whole, they are far more commendable than most Christians.

So, in short, "cult" has become too loaded a term to be used properly anymore. Too many people use it in ways that are only derrogatory, and perhaps "speck in your brother's eye, log in your own" should be applied more often. No wonder people think that Christians are hypocritical.

1wdc · 06-08-2008, 06:54 AM

A cult is a structure of a belief that makes efforts to benefit itself or its leader over the benefit of its followers or community. Religions are beliefs and aren't structures, so the real question is what is a 'church' and what is a cult because you can believe the beliefs of a cult and still be religious.

I define The Church of Scientology as a cult.

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BobtheWalrus Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Twin Peaks, Washington Posts: 494 Reputation: 15 $zB: 419 Donate	There's this guy in my English class, and he's (I don't remember the word right now, but very supereligous) He talks about loving death and christianity in the same sentence~he's nuts One day he went around giving random people flyers, telling which religons were cults, I saw that Mormomism, was classifed as a cult This upsets me, even though I'm not Mormon I have friends who are, and their way of religion is any different than any one else There's no such thing as a cult, everyone practices religion differently Now brainwashing, is different __________________ My Quotes "Life is like a deck of cards, deal with it" "The hardest books to read, are the ones we want to finish"

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mrs. cutiepie Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: deep in the <3 of texas Posts: 605 Reputation: 40 $zB: 72 Donate	from what you're saying mango .. . it doesn't sound like a cult to me. now, i dont know what your beliefs are so i can't have a say so . . . but so far . . i think you're good to go ^_^ plus, you're a cutie-patooty. how can you be part of a cult? lol __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. iloveyoumario

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03-01-2008, 04:03 AM	#22 (permalink)
Nathaniel Experienced Zuner Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 172 Reputation: 4 $zB: 6 Donate	This guy does not appreciate religion

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icecavern Squirt Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15 Reputation: 10 $zB: 13 Donate	Any religious order is technically a cult if they worship a central figure. Cult, though, has developed a very negative connotation. It's more so associated with unhealthy obsession than simply a religious order in modern sense. So I guess it's like you can't say you're gay when you're just happy anymore...

06-07-2008, 04:38 PM	#27 (permalink)
Locke Experienced Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 227 Reputation: 32 $zB: 208 Donate	The best definition of a cult is a religion that's just getting started; after all, Christianity was considered a cult in it's early days. Now, that's not what people use "cult" for today, especially most Christian. They use it to refer to any religion that shares a background with the big three theistic religions(Judaism, Christianity, Islam), but differs on several key points, or even to abhorrency, any religion they don't like. Now, cult does have a proper use, but it is thrown about so liberally today that it's not worth using for fear of giving the wrong impression, as "cult" has become more of an attack than it should be. Now, what I really hate is when Americans bash Mormons; America has been at both cold and hot war, at times, with Mormons almost since they came into prominence. Many people would not vote for Mitt Romney simply because he was a Mormon. Now, as a Christian, I disagree with Mormon theology and Christology; however, I have nothing but respect for Mormons because of the way they live. They have much better testimonies than most Christians, hell, most other religions can boast, they live by strict moral guidlines that are enforced, and it is clear that their faith is real to them. When Mormons come to my door, they come dressed up, and they ask if there is anything they can do, even if I refuse their religion. They are respectful, upright, and there is little debate over points of doctrine, as it is all centrally controlled, and controlled very well; if you are a Mormon, you know what you believe, and you stick to it. My only gripe with their religion, other than the afterforementioned theology and Christology, is that they tend to change their beliefs to fit the culture they live in. Their polygamy agenda was surpressed a century ago due to widespread rejection of them due to the practice, and when racisim went out, so did the belief that blacks didn't do their part in the fight against demons. But on a whole, they are far more commendable than most Christians. So, in short, "cult" has become too loaded a term to be used properly anymore. Too many people use it in ways that are only derrogatory, and perhaps "speck in your brother's eye, log in your own" should be applied more often. No wonder people think that Christians are hypocritical.

06-08-2008, 06:54 AM	#28 (permalink)
1wdc Jr. Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 43 Reputation: 10 $zB: 37 Donate	A cult is a structure of a belief that makes efforts to benefit itself or its leader over the benefit of its followers or community. Religions are beliefs and aren't structures, so the real question is what is a 'church' and what is a cult because you can believe the beliefs of a cult and still be religious. I define The Church of Scientology as a cult.

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