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| − | A cult is any group representing themselves | + | A cult is any group representing themselves as being [[Christian]] while at the same time rejecting one or more key tenet of [[Christianity]]. A reliable indicator of whether or not a group is a cult is to compare their beliefs with the [[Nicene Creed]]. |
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Revision as of 23:43, March 14, 2007
A cult is any group representing themselves as being Christian while at the same time rejecting one or more key tenet of Christianity. A reliable indicator of whether or not a group is a cult is to compare their beliefs with the Nicene Creed.
Common examples
In the United States, the following are commonly-found cults:
- Unification Church
- various "emergent churches"
Secular usage
In recent decades, "cult" has received a new definition by secularists. It is now typically used to describe groups that are considered "extreme" by some (usually unspecified) standard.