Is Charismatic A Cult?
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To the OP.If you are interested in learning more about the charismatic movement from a solid evangelical perspective, check out John Macarthurs "Strange Fire " conference material.It can be found here:
https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYkmH0MHfYphkLsTvAUxJSk9qm7UOmU_G
https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYkmH0MHfYphkLsTvAUxJSk9qm7UOmU_G
Maybe we need another thread where we can try to come to some consensus on the definition of a cult, generally, then come back and revisit this topic?
Heresy is important, which I did not factor into my definition. I was thinking more of groups with orthodox beliefs deviating only at the point of charismata. But again, that is the topic of this thread!
Heresy is important, which I did not factor into my definition. I was thinking more of groups with orthodox beliefs deviating only at the point of charismata. But again, that is the topic of this thread!
It is a well documented fact that the established religious church of Martin Luther's day wanted to kill him and considered him and his followers a cult and of course in complete heresy.....I mean they only had 1100 years of "established truth" to go by when they accused Luther and all others that believed like he did as being heretics....go figure...
To me a cult is one that denies Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and that His blood redeemed us. That He was God manifested in the flesh as the Son of God - died for us and rose again from the dead.
I have seen just as much spiritual manipulation being done in conservative denominations as I have in charismatic/Pentecostal ones. They just manifest differently but are from the same root. It's a work of the flesh.
I also understand the "need" for "our denomination" that we belong to not be classified as having manipulation in it's midst. The works of the flesh are manifested in all people in all denominations.
To me a cult is one that denies Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and that His blood redeemed us. That He was God manifested in the flesh as the Son of God - died for us and rose again from the dead.
I have seen just as much spiritual manipulation being done in conservative denominations as I have in charismatic/Pentecostal ones. They just manifest differently but are from the same root. It's a work of the flesh.
I also understand the "need" for "our denomination" that we belong to not be classified as having manipulation in it's midst. The works of the flesh are manifested in all people in all denominations.
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Simple Definition of cult
Cult | Definition of Cult by Merriam-Webster
- : a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous
- : a situation in which people admire and care about something or someone very much or too much
- : a small group of very devoted supporters or fans
- 1: formal religious veneration : worship
- 2: a system of religious beliefs and ritual; also : its body of adherents
- 3: a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious; also : its body of adherents
- 4: a system for the cure of disease based on dogma set forth by its promulgator <health cults>
- 5a : great devotion to a person, idea, object, movement, or work (as a film or book); especially : such devotion regarded as a literary or intellectual fadb : the object of such devotionc : a usually small group of people characterized by such devotion
Cult | Definition of Cult by Merriam-Webster
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did you read where I stated I am not...let me add, I never have been?
I am well aware of the excess...why add thanks for my worry? is that some kind of off hand sarcasm because I asked if you read the entire article?
it's surprising sometimes, how much people might find they actually do NOT know while stating they need no further education
I am well aware of the excess...why add thanks for my worry? is that some kind of off hand sarcasm because I asked if you read the entire article?
it's surprising sometimes, how much people might find they actually do NOT know while stating they need no further education
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