I believe Modalism should be included in the chart for Christianity, next to Trinity. Modalism was believed by much of the Orthodox Church. Modalism - the belief that God is one, this one God has revealed Himself by three different modes (Forms or manifestations), the form of the Holy Spirit, the form of the Son, and the form of the Father. As opposed to trinitiarianism, Modalism does not encompas the believe that each of the manifestations are three different persons, but that God is one person.
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Ianone
and Modalism did not start with the oneness Pentecostals. The hoaxacostals later added it to their faith.
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Shining One
Qcmbr,
Some gentle corrections....
>Funny thing is that Christian Aplogogetics group probably would have to add Catholicism to the 'cult' section since they have saints, the priest bringing Jesus back down upon the altar , transubstantiation, rosary, the adoration of Mary etc..>
Any person can gain salvation by the gospel acceptance, regardless of their own practices regarding church. One caveat though, Catholicism is not cultic because it is the originator and accepts the orthodox teachings.
>Then they'd have to add the Born agains who believe in seperate beings not a trinity of one, the BAs who disagree on Jesus' origin and current state and the BAs who believe baptism is essential (i.e. a work)
I agree here.
>Now that they've whittled them down they should throw in the Eastern Orthodox christians (wouldn't be fair on the Catholics if they didn't), Ba'Hais (sorry - too lazy to look up the correct spelling Carmel!), old style Methodists (who used to be looking for a restoration of truth), Plymouth Brethren, Quakers, Amish, Salvation Army (no sacraments such as baptism), Exclusive Brethren, Church of Scotland.
The Ba'hais would be classed as 'cultic' in this group, though I do not know the specifics of the lesser known groups herein.
>I'd suggest they consider tele-evangelists (and their followers) a cult since they are 'personalities' who lead people around, quote scriptures loudly , often repeating the same word again and again, ask for shed loads of cash, live opulent lifestyles and generally disobey several 'christian' principles (though shalt not preach for money nor shalt though commit adultery especially while still preaching.)
They can absolutely be hypocrites and still be Christian. I don't want to be in their shoes if they have 'stumbled the little ones' though! Are they cultic? Depends on their doctrine.
>I'm also a little wary about some modern born again habits of rolling around on the floor, getting hysterical, trancelike worship states etc..
Hank Hannegraf has an excellent expose on this, "Counterfeit Revival", which is available on his website...I am born again and I do not speak in tongues, get 'slain in the spirit' nor convulse in any way! LOL
>Aw heck let's just call all christians a cult.
Doesn't matter if you do. Everyone has an opinion.
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Actually, I would like a bigger chart that shows more religions. I also think calling Muslims a cult is kind of out of main stream thinking. The Muslim "religion" is the largest religion in the world. In definition though, all religions are cults from a certain point of view.