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Cult vs Religion Explained (lemmy.world)

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[-] oshaboy@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I mean, that's the classical definition of a cult. But a modern definition of a cult is a group of people living under an authoritarian religious leader.

[-] MasterNerd@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I'm not a big fan of using the word cult anymore because it's definition is so dilutes. I like the term High Control Group. It's a lot more transparent as to what it is. Fits basically everything classically considered a cult, and leaves out the more benign religions that aren't hurting anyone

[-] eestileib@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago

"Benign religions that aren't hurting anyone"

Ain't. No. Such. Thing.

Religions cannot exist without an outgroup to reject together.

Just like you can't become a Dolphins fan without hating the Jets (or Spurs/Arsenal or whatever rivals you have locally).

[-] MasterNerd@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Good to know the edgy antithiests from 2016 Reddit are still around

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