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...
This continues our look at cults. In a previous post (scroll down for that blog entry) we saw the first four — and essential — characteristics that define a cult. These two additional characteristics complete the list of those “markers” that...
Why is it so important to solidly and specifically define a cult? If you asked the average American, he or she would define a cult as 1) a religious group that has more “extreme” religious beliefs and practices than he or she would have and 2) they are...
