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What distinguishes a cult from a religion?

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What distinguishes a cult from a religion?
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RE: What distinguishes a cult from a religion?
May 26, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Well, most of the time, there is no difference. However, some of the time, there is. There has to be a charismatic leader who is controlling his followers with fear for it to be a cult. That describes most religions, but not all. Therefore, most religions are cults.
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RE: What distinguishes a cult from a religion? - by Shell B - May 26, 2011 at 12:36 pm

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