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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]].{{fact}} | 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]].{{fact}} | ||
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Revision as of 02:02, March 15, 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.[Citation Needed]
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.