Traditional Definition of Cult and Religion Cult ‘“ a new religious movement that has a limited number of followers and whose practices may or may not be mysterious and possible unsavory.
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Modern Definition of Cult and Religion Cult ‘“ a secretive group that brainwashes its members into engaging in obscene and harmful practices for the sake of a charismatic leader.
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Summary: 1. Cults and religions are ways in which people can belong to a group and receive a way to interact with God and the world. 2. Cults are generally considered to be secretive and illegitimate whereas religion is open and legitimate. 3. Cults are joined through coercive persuasion whereas religion is generally inherited.
Remember why, specifically, the Bill of Rights was written...remember its purpose. It was written to limit the power of government over the individual.
There is no believing a liar, even when he speaks the truth.
