hastings1066
Posts:827
 | | 01/06/2008 8:37 PM |
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To the early Roman Empire, Christianity was, for centuries, a dangerous cult. With that in mind, when does a cult become an accepted religion? Is it numbers, government approval, longevity or some other factor?
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drummer72
Posts:3171
| | 01/06/2008 9:24 PM |
Alert | | When it has nothing to do with drinking goat's blood and chanting in the moonlight. | |
I'd rather live one day as a lion, than my whole life as a lamb. | |
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RichTig
Posts:0
| | 01/07/2008 7:36 AM |
Alert | If you are in that group, then its a religion.
If you are on the outside looking in, then its a cult or sect, depending on how different it is from your own beliefs. | | | |
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AuntieEm
Posts:159
| | 01/10/2008 12:35 PM |
Alert | Technically, there is no difference.
Definintion of "Cult"
S: (n) cult (followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices)
S: (n) cult (followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader)
S: (n) cult (a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false) "it was a satanic cult"
S: (n) cult, cultus, religious cult (a system of religious beliefs and rituals) "devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin" | |
I'm walking 60 miles over three days in the Arizona Breast Cancer 3-Day because everyone deserves a lifetime! http://08.the3day.org/goto/emma | |
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missPolitick
Posts:631
| | 01/11/2008 10:46 PM |
Alert | Drummerboy, I concur! Imagine that!  | |
Despite All My Rage I Am Still Just A Rat In A Cage | |
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caveman
Posts:1027
| | 01/13/2008 10:37 AM |
Alert | | The difference is how the media portraits you. | | | |
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JasonY
Posts:1974
| | 01/15/2008 1:17 PM |
Alert | | Kool Aid anyone? | |
"Your village called.........they're missing their idiot" | |
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missPolitick
Posts:631
| | 01/16/2008 10:28 AM |
Alert | | Hey, I hear Jonestown is a nice place to vacation! | |
Despite All My Rage I Am Still Just A Rat In A Cage | |
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JasonY
Posts:1974
| | 01/16/2008 2:09 PM |
Alert | | Let's start a Maricopa Cult, that could be fun.............. | |
"Your village called.........they're missing their idiot" | |
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missPolitick
Posts:631
| | 01/19/2008 7:02 PM |
Alert | | I think we already qualify as one. We're practically on an island separated from civilization by about 15 miles on all sides. Practically only one way in or out. If you don't know the rules of engagement you get taken out on the highway to heaven (347) and all of our houses look the same, like in a compound. | |
Despite All My Rage I Am Still Just A Rat In A Cage | |
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JasonY
Posts:1974
| | 01/21/2008 12:53 PM |
Alert | | Let's start surrounding the neighborhoods with razor wire fences......... | |
"Your village called.........they're missing their idiot" | |
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djbaldwin
Posts:246
| | 01/22/2008 5:08 PM |
Alert | | I'll make the kool-aid | |
"If everyone had the right priorities in life there would always be a shortage of fishing poles"
Mark Twain | |
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JasonY
Posts:1974
| | 01/23/2008 9:38 AM |
Alert | | Red flavor please....... | |
"Your village called.........they're missing their idiot" | |
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djbaldwin
Posts:246
| | 01/24/2008 10:02 AM |
Alert | | is the comet here yet? | |
"If everyone had the right priorities in life there would always be a shortage of fishing poles"
Mark Twain | |
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RichTig
Posts:0
| | 01/24/2008 3:55 PM |
Alert | | I am waiting for Xenu. | | | |
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JasonY
Posts:1974
| | 01/28/2008 8:25 AM |
Alert | | Xenu is gonna be late, he is kicking it on Jupiter currently........ | |
"Your village called.........they're missing their idiot" | |
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djbaldwin
Posts:246
| | 01/29/2008 10:17 AM |
Alert | | come on halebop | |
"If everyone had the right priorities in life there would always be a shortage of fishing poles"
Mark Twain | |
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