[Religion Moderator]

Some use the word "cult" to describe confessions which have hidden beliefs.

Some use the word "cult" to describe confessions they loathe or fear.

To some non-Christians, Christianity is a "cult."

And so on.

When the term is used academically in debate on this Religion Forum it is not considered "bigotry."

[sevenbak]

Agreed.

[commonguymd]

Really now.