Whats the difference between a cult and a religion?

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Whats the difference between a cult and a religion?

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RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion?

May 13, 2014 at 9:01 am

I don't remember the source, but I remember a quote that explained the difference.

"In a cult, there's a guy at the top that knows the whole thing is a scam. In a religion, that guy is dead."

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RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by paulpablo - May 10, 2014 at 1:03 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by eyemixer - May 10, 2014 at 1:29 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Zidneya - May 10, 2014 at 1:43 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Clueless Morgan - May 13, 2014 at 12:32 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by pocaracas - May 11, 2014 at 8:46 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by eyemixer - May 10, 2014 at 12:54 am

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RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by jesus_wept - May 10, 2014 at 9:45 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Elskidor - May 10, 2014 at 11:33 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Mr Greene - May 11, 2014 at 8:33 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Sinbad - May 12, 2014 at 4:54 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by FreeTony - May 11, 2014 at 8:56 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Zidneya - May 11, 2014 at 10:49 pm

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by BrianSoddingBoru4 - May 11, 2014 at 12:36 pm

Re: RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by KUSA - May 11, 2014 at 12:49 pm

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Shaggy - May 11, 2014 at 1:02 pm

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by BlackSwordsman - May 11, 2014 at 1:38 pm

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by vorlon13 - May 11, 2014 at 11:21 pm

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by psychoslice - May 12, 2014 at 12:58 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Zidneya - May 12, 2014 at 1:18 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by psychoslice - May 12, 2014 at 2:20 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Zidneya - May 12, 2014 at 3:05 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Chas - May 12, 2014 at 9:04 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by psychoslice - May 12, 2014 at 7:11 pm

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Chas - May 13, 2014 at 8:06 pm

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by psychoslice - May 13, 2014 at 9:49 pm

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by MJ the Skeptical - May 14, 2014 at 8:21 am

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RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by ThomM - May 12, 2014 at 7:46 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by FreeTony - May 12, 2014 at 8:18 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Zidneya - May 12, 2014 at 8:58 pm

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RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by RobbyPants - May 13, 2014 at 9:01 am

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RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Clueless Morgan - May 13, 2014 at 10:44 am

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RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Godlesspanther - May 13, 2014 at 7:21 pm

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Clueless Morgan - May 13, 2014 at 7:54 pm

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Godlesspanther - May 13, 2014 at 9:27 pm

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by RaisdCath - May 13, 2014 at 11:05 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Clueless Morgan - May 13, 2014 at 11:34 am

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RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by MJ the Skeptical - May 13, 2014 at 1:12 pm

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RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Zidneya - May 13, 2014 at 8:34 pm

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Godlesspanther - May 13, 2014 at 9:30 pm

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Zidneya - May 13, 2014 at 10:09 pm

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RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Last Things - May 16, 2014 at 12:12 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Ryantology - May 16, 2014 at 2:02 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Tea Earl Grey Hot - May 16, 2014 at 12:17 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Last Things - May 16, 2014 at 12:24 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Tea Earl Grey Hot - May 16, 2014 at 12:26 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Last Things - May 16, 2014 at 12:34 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Tea Earl Grey Hot - May 16, 2014 at 12:37 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Last Things - May 16, 2014 at 12:44 am

RE: Whats the difference between a cult and a religion? - by Tea Earl Grey Hot - May 16, 2014 at 12:53 am

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