The problem with a cult...is that the peoplewho are in it don't think it is one. Much like Vautrin said....anyone can look at anyone else's personal belief and consider it a 'cult' as compared to what they believe.
As for me personally, any religion which doesn't designate Jesus as being Lord...would be a 'cult' to me. However, if someone is Hindu in belief....then I'm the one who is in the 'cult'. It's all relative.
Truth is....I really don't care what someone chooses to believe. I may totally disagree....but they can worship their pet goat for all I care. If they can find a gullible group of neighbors to also worship their goat....well...so be it. It's their choice.
At the same time...I want my own choice of religion accepted and not constantly stomped on as some evil thing in this world. I happen to love Jesus with all my heart. I don't care what people have done wrong using His name, I don't care about all the so called Christian crooks, I don't care what anyone says...I'm not moving or changing because TO ME....He's loving, kind, always there when I need Him and most of all....He's alive.
I guess, each person who makes a 'religious' choice....feels equally as adamant about what they believe. Whatever it is... it certainly can't hurt any more people than Christianity has....so there is nothing I can say about it. Maybe it works for them.
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