I'm imagining the conversation that might have been had they tried to talk to me...
ELDER 1: Cult? Why do you say that?
ME: I call it a cult, for lack of a better term, primarily because they apply "high pressure" to manipulate those among them to accept their authority and perspectives, and to do as they say.
ELDER 1: We're not under any pressure.
ME: Oh no?
TOGETHER: Not at all.
ME: So do you think it's important to get ALL the information on a particular subject before making up your mind about something?
ELDER 1: Of course.
ME: Great, because I have a little brochure here about why Jehovah's Witnesses are a cult.
ELDER 2: We don't need to see your brochure.
ME: Don't "need" to see it? Or you're "pressured" not to look at it? Hmmm, sounds like a cult to me.
ELDER 1: Look, we are NOT a cult!
ME: I know, I know. When I was in the cult that's what I used to say too... (smug smile) I understand.
ELDER 2: We keep telling you it's not a cult! Jehovah's people now number more than six million in hundreds of lands all over the earth.
ME: Wow! It's getting to be a bigcult, isn't it?
ELDER 1: You bet! I mean, NO! It's NOT a CULT! You know we think those of you who persecute Jehovah's Witnesses are a cult! What do you think of that?
ME: Well...if I admit I'm in a cult, will you admit you're in one too?
TOGETHER: NOOO!!!
ME: Whew! You both said that in perfect cult-like unison. Fascinating to watch cult members. Would you like to come in? I'd like to study you and your cult-think further.
ELDER 1: We're out of here!
ELDER 2: Yeah! When Armageddon comes I hope you come running to me. I'll be the one smiling just ouside your door, waiting for Jehovah to destroy you so I can move into your home!
ME: Bye, cult dudes! Thanks for dropping by. Cult, CULT, C U L T !!!