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CULT Angry Dragon Feb 2013 #1
No, its not. cleanhippie Feb 2013 #3
Buddhism Angry Dragon Feb 2013 #11
There are differences in degree. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #13
I don't think that word means what you think it means. nt ZombieHorde Feb 2013 #18
Then feel free to enlighten me Angry Dragon Feb 2013 #19
The word "cult" has no inherent negetive meaning, unless one hates religion. ZombieHorde Feb 2013 #20
These are the ones I have come across Angry Dragon Feb 2013 #21
Which dictionary are you using? nt ZombieHorde Feb 2013 #22
I don't see where it makes a difference Angry Dragon Feb 2013 #23
Scientology is a dangerous cult. longship Feb 2013 #2
No, its not. cleanhippie Feb 2013 #4
Well, we could go back and forth on this. longship Feb 2013 #5
No, we could not go back and forth on this. The only difference between a cult and a religion is... cleanhippie Feb 2013 #6
Clearly, you are correct... longship Feb 2013 #7
I'm just yanking your chain. cleanhippie Feb 2013 #8
But can't we continue to argue about the relative magnitudes? longship Feb 2013 #10
Toxicity comparisons are more important than craziness comparisons IMHO. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #14
You have any facts to back up your opinion?? Angry Dragon Feb 2013 #12
We ought to compare these celebrity apostles to the twelve: dimbear Feb 2013 #9
What's wrong with US? tama Feb 2013 #15
They out-lawyered the IRS and the IRS finally gave up. cbayer Feb 2013 #17
The CoS continues to exist, and thrive, because it takes advantage of a number of items. trotsky Feb 2013 #16
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