I have no problem with the beliefs of others as long as they don’t try and shove it down my throat.I may not believe in Mormonism, Catholicism or any other so called religion or cult but I certainly wouldn’t belittle those who do believe.And all religions are cults no matter how you paint them. All based on certain scripture and tradition.And all of them require faith of some sort. I have no problem with any missionary knocking on my door telling me of their beliefs as long as they respect mine but once they try and tell me I am wrong it’s adios, see ya, don’t let the door hit ya where your good lord split ya.
And all religions are cults no matter how you paint them.
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Depends on which of the three definitions of ‘cult’ you use.
Anthropologically all religions are cults (cultus) - a religious system
However, Sociologically and Theologically - cults have a much narrower definition. A High demand (controlling) group and a group that is outside traditional teachings of the religion.
Mormonism fits all three definitions. Most Christian groups only fit the anthropological definition.