Do you think penance involves being in a cult? For one the first defintion in your image shows you can use it outside of a religious context. Because I don't think Catholics are in a cult.
You don't think Catholics are a cult? Why? Because they're more of a military or...?
cult (kŭlt)
n. 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.
n. The followers of such a religion or sect.
n. A system or community of religious worship and ritual.
I don't think anyone believes the rank and file Catholic family is in or believes they are in a cult. Just that the Catholic leadership operates with such a high level of secrecy and ritual that it's entirely possible that the leadership is corrupted.
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AreWeSure ago
You may want to up your fact checking skills.
throwitawayn0w ago
You don't think Catholics are a cult? Why? Because they're more of a military or...?
AreWeSure ago
If you think Catholicism meets that first definition, you have never really spent any time with Catholics.
pizzaequalspedo ago
I don't think anyone believes the rank and file Catholic family is in or believes they are in a cult. Just that the Catholic leadership operates with such a high level of secrecy and ritual that it's entirely possible that the leadership is corrupted.