You are only using ONE of THREE primary definitions of a cult.
You are using the ANTHROPOLOGICAL definition, cults are also classified by Sociological and Theological definitions.
Most valid religious groups fit into the Anthro definition, but JW’s, LDS and other groups fit into all three definitions, so you must be precise as to what you mean by ‘cult’.
When referencing pseudo-Christian groups, it is almost always used in the theological sense.
Would you like characteristics of cults using ALL three definitions?
Look .. You can spew venom and use the definitions of a cult that other ‘Valid’ religious leaders have deemed as the last word if you want.
My point is .. Why is it you people who call yourselves Christians have this need or desire to Invalidate another’s belief?
No One Made the person who posted the ripping revue about the JW’s ‘JOIN’ the JW’s.
Contrary to what some may think .. I am not a JW even though I have known and associated with many of them.
I have also known and associated with: Catholics, Seventh Day Adventists, Mormons, Baptists and more.
It is Only the ‘so called’ main stream Christians who go out of their way in spreading untruths, fallacy’s and downright lies about the JW’s.
Enough!
If your happy with your beliefs .. more power to you and yours.
Practice the love for others and their beliefs that ‘mainstream’ Christians preach so much about and then Maybe .. Your faith will be a convincing beacon to lead the misguided ‘Cult’ followers into Your light.
A Christian who is ripping and tearing at another’s belief because they fall into someone’s definition of a cult, kook or .. Whatever .. That, my friend is not going to help anyone!