Whats the difference between a cult and a religion?

[Zidneya]

A cult is where people believe stupid things

So does religions

and contribute large amounts of money to the leaders.

That ain't necessarily a job or duty of their leaders. People from lower cult ranks always ask or money as well. And doe does religions. Where do you think that the money to repair the popemobile comes from?

Remarkably different to organised religion.

Mmmm I think we will agree that we disagree on this one.

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I thought the difference was a cult was typically more secretive Religions put their bullshit out in the open

Have you've meet people from cults? Most of the time they aren't exactly known for there silent faith. Because the constantly talk about their s**t and alway try to convince you of the happiness it brings.

And sometimes religious people do that as well, specially when they belong to minority religious group.

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A religion gets a tax exempt status.

Some people create cult only for money. So you could say that getting a tax exempt status could be considered one of their achievements.