It is a cult - plain and simple - any “church” organization that shuns those who don’t obey without question is a cult.
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Bingo. Which is why I get frustrated at those who claim the mainstream LDS isn’t a cult.
Everything that has been proven in this case (including sex in the temple) has been documented regarding the early days of the mainstream LDS (the temple was Kirtland, OH) and Joseph Smith.
Flora said the Utah AG is considering using FLDS as foster care.