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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]]. | + | 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}} |
==Common examples== | ==Common examples== | ||
In the [[United States]], the following are commonly-found cults: | In the [[United States]], the following are commonly-found cults: | ||
| − | *[[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] | + | *[[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]{{fact}} |
| − | *[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] | + | *[[Jehovah's Witnesses]]{{fact}} |
*[[Unification Church]] | *[[Unification Church]] | ||
*various "[[emergent church]]es" | *various "[[emergent church]]es" | ||
Revision as of 23:48, 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.[Citation Needed]
Common examples
In the United States, the following are commonly-found cults:
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[Citation Needed]
- Jehovah's Witnesses[Citation Needed]
- 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.