On Cults and Other Dangerous Groups
When most people think of cults, they picture groups of hooded figures gathered together in the woods, chanting ominously while a fire burns in front of the statue of their idol. In reality, cults are much more ordinary than what you'll see in movies. Most look perfectly normal at first glance, and it's even possible for them to be built around something other than religion.
Today, it's probably better to refer to dangerous cults as "high demand groups", as the main distinction between them and an actual religion, even a pagan religion, is how they treat their members.
This section of the website deals with topics about how these high demand groups operate, how they misuse Christian doctrine to keep members in line, and the little things that separate them from the rest of Christianity.
General Topics
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How can I help an Ex-Christian?
Nobody with a good heart can really stand by while people are hurting, but what helps a Christian deal with life's troubles is likely to make things worse for someone who left the faith. Here are some suggestions on a better way to approach the situation.
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When does a Religion become a Cult?
Religions and cults are often a lot alike, but there's one major difference that makes the cults stand out.
Aberrant Christianity
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Does the Holy Bible need to be corrected?
The Holy Bible has served as the source of Christian beliefs for centuries. Yet, some groups claim it needs to be updated to fit in with modern society, while others believe that new documents should be added to it. Who is right?
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How important is Jesus Christ?
As shocking as it may seem, there are Christian churches out there that simply don't care about Jesus - which makes you wonder who they are really following.
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Should Christians be preparing for Doomsday?
The Bible makes it rather clear that the world will eventually end, and some Christian groups take this to mean that they should be planning for a violent and evil future. But is this really how we should be spending our time on Earth?
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Should Churches have a Statement of Faith?
A statement of faith, also known as a creed, is a written summary of what a group believes. However, not every Christian Church has one, and some teach that documents like this are a bad idea. Are they really?