Is Christianity nothing more than a 2000 year old Cult?

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Is Christianity nothing more than a 2000 year old Cult?

by Dark Demonic ~ War ~ Horseman of the Apocalypse Posted December 31, 2008 23:29:56

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Why are modern day religions all passed off as cults (Scientology, for one), while Christianity doesn't really seem that different, just bigger?

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+3 raves Dark Demonic ~ War ~ Horsem... March 22, 2009 11:10:55 (edited)

Answered: Yes. Without a doubt.

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Running Wolf November 15, 2009 02:05:31

Answered: No, it's not a cult.
We have been called every name under the sun . But to answer your question no , it's not we follow God not man
Dark De... to Running... 6 days ago

Jesus was a man. Don't you have to follow his example?
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Running... to Dark De... 6 days ago

You dont have too . I choose to and it would be wise to do so .
Dark De... to Running... 5 days ago

There are many things that I disagree with about religion, but following the example of a wise and peaceful man is not one of them. :o)
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Running... to Dark De... 5 days ago

Chrisitanty is a relationship with God not a religion with him
Dark De... to Running... 4 days ago

Christianity is about God, his Son and his Son's example. It's named after Christ, not his Father. That's how I perceive it. :o)
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Running... to Dark De... 4 days ago

Thats the truth
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krister bülü *In Doctor Don... October 20, 2009 02:26:33 (edited)

Answered: Yes. Without a doubt.
Most appear to be nice people but there is that little part of their religion that says any person that doesn't believe in "Jesus" will be tortured for all of eternity in a lake of fire.

I think that it would be a bit difficult for anyone to argue that a belief system based upon the threat of eternal unending suffering to anyone that denies their messiah is not a cult in the very negative sense.
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triskaideka October 20, 2009 02:17:57

Answered: No, it's not a cult.
Generally, no, it's not a cult, but there are some Christian sects that are most certainly cults. What defines a cult is the great focus on practices and ritual. Christianity is -supposed- to simply be a relationship with Jesus, and it was a movement away from pagan practices (which, btw, Jesus said were no longer "necessary". He didn't say they were wrong.) Catholicism retains many cult practices, as do Mormonism, Baptism, Lutheranism... Basically, any religion that zeroes in more on the practices and the cult (cult comes from the word "culture") beliefs more than a relationship with God or multiple gods is a cult. For example, I'd see shamanism as a cult, but not animism. Does that make sense? The definition of cult has changed over the centuries, so unfortunately, how any of us define cult is a matter of perspective.
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Veronica~Lifes a Bitch~IMBIT July 30, 2009 16:14:33

Answered: Good Question.
Awesome question!
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Dark De... to Veronic... July 30, 2009 20:31:25

Thank you. :o)
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Aesop1776 April 08, 2009 05:41:42

Answered: No, it's not a cult.
Most cults are very new because cults usually follow very destructive patterns. They are much more closely tied to their founders than to the things their founders actually said (which is why what they say changes), the founders at some point become extremely paranoid and dictatorial, there are techniques designed to brainwash the believers into unconditional belief regardless of any facts, there is extreme hostility to outsiders, and there is usually a total collapse following the leader's death.
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Dark Demonic ~ War ~ Horsem... March 22, 2009 11:10:55 (edited)

Answered: Yes. Without a doubt.
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trying to delete this account January 22, 2009 23:52:02

Answered: Yes. Without a doubt.
moderated...
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UrbanHillbilly January 08, 2009 06:38:33

Answered: Yes. Without a doubt.
The word "cult" has been demonized; however, that isn't to say that I approve of the dogma taught in any church.
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Dark De... to UrbanHi... January 08, 2009 06:54:25

Do you happen to know what the word 'Cult' meant before then?
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UrbanHi... to Dark De... January 08, 2009 07:00:57

No, but apparently you do. This is difficult to say without sounding sarcastic, but I'm being perfectly honest when I say, "Please enlighten me."
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Dark De... to UrbanHi... January 08, 2009 07:03:54

No, seriously. I was hoping you knew. You sounded like you knew something I didn't. I didn't mean what I wrote to sound sarcastic. I'll google it, then return.
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Dark De... to Dark De... January 08, 2009 07:06:13 (edited)

I just found this site. Looks interesting. http://www.religioustolerance...

"To worship or give reverence to a deity"
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UrbanHi... to Dark De... January 08, 2009 07:23:08

I remember in my history classes, there were a lot of cults in Roman times. Some of them were santified by the state, others, like the Christians, were not.
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Dark De... to UrbanHi... January 08, 2009 07:45:52

"A cult is a church down the street from your church."
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UrbanHi... to Dark De... January 08, 2009 18:07:55

So, that is the difference!
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psylyn to Dark De... January 14, 2009 14:13:22

Church means a gathering of people to worship. Therefore any place that a group gathers can be called a church. One Google definition said it is a "place where spiritual knowledge is found."
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Jeff January 02, 2009 06:04:05

Answered: Good Question.
Acts like one. Celebrates death, loves human sacrifice, and metaphorical cannibalism.
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Aesop1776 to Jeff April 08, 2009 05:46:44

No, if Jesus has remained dead, then Christianity would have ended there. We rejoice not in the cannibalistic sense of Jesus having been our victim but in the context of His willing sacrifice to bring us back to God and for that we sacrifice our selves in our choosing not to go our own way but to be with the Father. The underlying concept is love and in that love there is life.
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psylyn January 01, 2009 15:52:27

Answered: Yes. Without a doubt.
It started with a cult called Christos.
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Jeff to psylyn January 02, 2009 06:03:23

Sounds like a breakfast cereal.
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1088799 to Jeff April 08, 2009 02:39:04
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Dark De... to 1088799 April 08, 2009 03:28:54
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JESUS WAS A COMMUNITY ORGAN... December 31, 2008 23:54:50

Answered: Yes. Without a doubt.
All organized religions are cults
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LilHulk88 December 31, 2008 23:46:02

Answered: Good Question.
Depends on your point of view.
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Goblin Queen ~ Famine December 31, 2008 23:44:54

Answered: Good Question.
I think most religions are cults.
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Devil's... to Goblin ... September 12, 2009 23:26:16 (edited)

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Goblin ... to Devil's... September 13, 2009 02:46:06

I'm getting old.
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Val December 31, 2008 23:32:36

Answered: None of the above
If it is, is sure is a long-lasting cult.