Subject: Define the word "cult". |
Bible Note: 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. |