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Definition of a Cult
Title: Definition of a Cult
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 743 | Pages: 3.2 (approximately 235 words/page)
Definition of a Cult
Cult as a word has been around a for long time. Its original form was the Latin word cultus which means worship. As the word evolved it took on a new meaning. The Oxford English Dictionary defines it as “Worship; reverential homage rendered to a divine being or beings” and as “a particular form of religious worship, in reference to its external rites and ceremonies.” Yet, this is not the word as it is known …showed first 75 words of 743 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 743 total…is the fact that they are special or better than the rest of the world for some reason(“Cult...” 1).
Now the definition should be completed as follows. An organization considered to be false or unorthodox or extremist, with members often living outside of the conventional society under the direction of an unaccountable, authoritative, messiah type, charismatic leader who uses varying degrees of mind control. With this definition, legitimate religions and cults will not get confused.
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