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- Harmful cults often led by a charismatic person who may become an object of worshipRick Ross: Frequently Asked Questions
- Not all cults exhibit destructive behavior
- A harmful cult is defined "not by what it believes, but by what it does"Rick Ross: Frequently Asked Questions
- Cult Apologists: Scholars that write uncritically of cults
- Cults are protected by the First Amendment, but not if they partake in illegal activityRick Ross: Frequently Asked Questions
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By definition, a cult is simply a "system of religious beliefs and ritual."Merriam-Webster: Cult Definition However, the word can mean different things to different people. Though cults are often associated with being unorthodox or outside the norm, they are not always destructive or harmful in nature. Those that are destructive often involve a threat to personal or public safety and the exploitation of its members (sometimes through brainwashing or "thought reform").Rick Ross: Frequently Asked Questions
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Cults Questions
What do the strangest cults believe? 6 AnswersAn omniscient and omnipotent deity sent his son to earth, so that he could be killed by a rival cult and then rise from the dead a few days later. This is mixe... read more
What is the difference between a religion and a cult? What does religious bigotry mean to you? 7 AnswersI think that the main difference between a religion and a cult is that a religion still allows for individuality, whereas a cult aims to control every aspect of... read more
Scientology, cult or religion? 5 AnswersMy view is that it is the strongest, wealthiest, most successful cult in the world. It is also the most dangerous. Hundreds of thousands of parents have been pa... read more
Is Wal-Mart a cult? 6 AnswersCult no. Not sure how Walmart can be considered a cult. The bottom line is they have a lot of cheap and affordable stuff for people and as one of those shoppers... read more




