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1 | Define the word "cult". | Bible general Archive 1 | prayon | 2119 | ||
I believe that EdB gave a very good definition of a cult. I would like to add the following. Accoding to Dr. Stan Fleming of Gatebreakers ministry at a recent workshop I attended the 5 basic characteristics of a cult are any group has: 1) a new revelation that supercedes the Bible. 2) redefined Christian terminology. 3) Exclusitivity - They are the only ones with the truth 4) a authoritavity leader - tense, strong willed, charasmatic (not meaning spirit filled) 5) strict, unreasonable rules, and harsh dicipline see also 1Tim 4:1-5,7 |
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2 | Define the word "cult". | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2122 | ||
I feel that all three of you -- HolyGman, EdB, and prayon -- have given most excellent, well researched answers to my question. Going along with prayon's answer (Items No. 4 and 5), I would like to add an indirect quote from the teachings of Pastor M.C. Johnson, Calvary Temple, Springfield, Illinois. Once while teaching on the subject many years ago, he said: Typically a cult is characterized by abuse. Abuse of authority, abuse of the followers' time, abuse of the followers' financial resources (money). Again I say to the three of you, I am delighted by each of your answers. Again I thank you all. | ||||||