From: David Hobby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Is there an actual definition of "religious cult" lurking here? I'd say that the main difference should be how much interaction is allowed with the outside world. A cult would be a group where interaction with outsiders was severely circumscribed and limited. This doesn't match with how the word is often used, but seems one of the few ways to get a useful meaning out of it. Otherwise, "cult" may wind up meaning "young religion", and you'd be losing your argument with Charlie.
Google for Isaac Bonewitz Cult Definition. He has I forget how many points. A list in much use.
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