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Cult;
1. a. A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader.
.. b. The followers of such a religion or sect.
2. A system or community of religious worship and ritual.
I love the definition. From the get go we can observe the limitations. In other words, a cult is any sect identified by opposing doctrines. While a Christian will claim Muslims of cult worship, Muslims will claim Christians(faith of a mule) as being a cult. Why? because both believe they are right.
The entire term and concept is nothing but a an underlying stab at religious discrimination which fits hand in hand with *pagan worship.
Don't share in my beliefs? well your in a cult.