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You said — “Bottom line: any belief that is not Christian is a cult. True or false?”

Yeah, that’s the idea.

You see, Christianity says it is “exclusive” — in that there is *no other way* to God, except through Jesus Christ (as His Son). I mean, no one (who is a Christian) can ever be mistaken about that. If they know anything about the Bible, they clearly know that God says there is no other way and that *all* other religions are false. This is a very clear position for all Christians.

And therefore, *any* religion which is not Christian is a “cult” by definition (a
“Christian” definition, to be sure, though...).

And yes, there is a secular definition for “cult” — but that’s a different meaning and usage than the Christian one. I’ve said that before, and on more than one occasion. I’ve usually had to explain to people that the meaning of “cult” from the Christian side of things has nothing to do with the meaning that most secular readers put to the word “cult”.

With most secular readers, they are thinking something like “Jim Jones” and being brainwashed and perhaps being held against your will. But, that’s not — in the least — the meaning from the Christian standpoint.

In fact, from the Christian standpoint, it can be recognized that while someone may be in a “cult religion” — they may be one of the most upstanding and good citizens around, and have nothing bad about them, as far as “citizenship” (or as a “person”) goes.

I hope that makes it clear.

Regards,
Star Traveler