More characteristics of a cult (from Why We Left A Cult — Baker Books):
8. A claim to exclusive revelation and guidance from God.
9. A proclivity toward prophetic predictions, most of which do not happen when or how the group predicted.
10. Use of biblical terms with “new” meanings, derived neither from context, original language sources, nor historical usage.
11. A flexible theology that changes according to changes in culture and/or circumstances.
(to be continued. For previous list items, scroll down.)
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