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Greetings. I am Cultsmasher.

Samael_Khan

Samael_Khan

Qigong / Yang Style Taijiquan / 7 Star Mantis
exchemist said:
Hmm, the first post is not very promising, the wrong use of the disparaging term "cult* " for all religions being apparently intended as provocative. I wonder if you are going to turn out to be just another tedious troll. We get quite a few of those. I'm going to withhold welcoming you until I see how you behave.

* I quote from Wiki: "In the English-speaking world, the term cult often carries derogatory connotations.[16] In this sense, it has been considered a subjective term used as an ad hominem attack against groups with differing doctrines or practices.[9][17] As such, religion scholar Megan Goodwin has defined the term cult, when it is used by the layperson, as often being shorthand for a "religion I don't like".[18]
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That wiki quote makes a very relevant point.

In my opinion the coloquial term cult refers to groups who go quite against society norms. Which makes one wonder if society itself could be classified as a cult colloquially.
 
SalixIncendium

SalixIncendium

अहं ब्रह्मास्मि
Staff member
Premium Member
Namaste. :praying: Greetings and salutations.

I'm excited to learn the extent of your knowledge about the various world religions and why you classify them as cults.

I hope you enjoy your stay here.
 
InChrist

InChrist

Free4ever
cultsmasher said:
As you might guess with such a username, I am an Atheist. (For lack of a better term) If you follow some religion, as far as I'm concerned, you are a follower of a cult. But don't worry. I am not here to smash your cult. (Though I could do so) There are other cults more worthy of being smashed. You see, there is real EVIL in the world. I may be an atheist, but I think evil needs to be fought. In that, perhaps we can get along to some degree. After all, they say, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." I hope everybody here can view evil as being a common enemy to both of us.
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Welcome. I can agree there is real evil which is an enemy. I actually also agree and think that following religion can be very mind controlling, cult like, and often dangerous, as opposed to following Jesus Christ Who is a Person who saves and brings freedom. My perspective.
 
Subduction Zone

Subduction Zone

Veteran Member
VoidCat said:
Wasn't here a day...hes already been banned
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And he didn't even get to do any smashing:disrelieved: Perhaps that was why he had another name on the other forum that I can't even remember the name of. Hmm, but then I have not consumed large quantities of oceanic crust lately. Perhaps our user names are just our aspirations. So no oceanic crusts for breakfast, I think that I will go buy some cinnamon rolls.
 
Secret Chief

Secret Chief

Vetted Member
Subduction Zone said:
And he didn't even get to do any smashing:disrelieved: Perhaps that was why he had another name on the other forum that I can't even remember the name of. Hmm, but then I have not consumed large quantities of oceanic crust lately. Perhaps our user names are just our aspirations. So no oceanic crusts for breakfast, I think that I will go buy some cinnamon rolls.
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You aspire to be a subduction zone?
 
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