I mean, that’s the classical definition of a cult. But a modern definition of a cult is a group of people living under an authoritarian religious leader.
I’m not a big fan of using the word cult anymore because it’s definition is so dilutes. I like the term High Control Group. It’s a lot more transparent as to what it is. Fits basically everything classically considered a cult, and leaves out the more benign religions that aren’t hurting anyone
I mean, that’s the classical definition of a cult. But a modern definition of a cult is a group of people living under an authoritarian religious leader.
I’m not a big fan of using the word cult anymore because it’s definition is so dilutes. I like the term High Control Group. It’s a lot more transparent as to what it is. Fits basically everything classically considered a cult, and leaves out the more benign religions that aren’t hurting anyone
“Benign religions that aren’t hurting anyone”
Ain’t. No. Such. Thing.
Religions cannot exist without an outgroup to reject together.
Just like you can’t become a Dolphins fan without hating the Jets (or Spurs/Arsenal or whatever rivals you have locally).
Good to know the edgy antithiests from 2016 Reddit are still around