Are Jehovah's Witnesses A Cult?

by What Now? 10 years ago 16 Replies latest 10 years ago watchtower beliefs

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  What Now? 10 years ago

  I came across a great quote...

  The distinction between cult and religion lies squarely in how those leaving or those wanting to leave are treated.

  Hits the nail on the head for me!

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  What Now? 10 years ago

  Sorry Tenacious - I didn't see the thread you just posted!

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  _Morpheus 10 years ago

  Indeed. And unfortunatly tht critical difference is only seen after you are already a witness

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  Divergent 10 years ago

  What Now, I think a better question would be: How would you prove that Jehovah's Witnesses are NOT a cult?

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  stillin 10 years ago

  Does a bear poop in the woods?

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  Tenacious 10 years ago

  @ What Now? - That's quite alright. No worries. I think the more we talk about it and keep it on the front lines the better.

  Yes, that quote is dead on!!

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  Oubliette 10 years ago

  WN, what/who is the source of this quote?

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  DesirousOfChange 10 years ago

  I think a better question would be: How would you prove that Jehovah's Witnesses are NOT a cult?

  They would say they follow no man, but that defense is clearly in trouble now with the direction to obey the GB even if it is unrational.

  Doc

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  Spectre 10 years ago

  Since I just posted in the other one I might as well post here.

  I remember when I was a witness seeing a list of the defining characteristics of a cult. I was thinking as I went down the list, "well....yeah....but there's a reason we do that." Ahhh, the good old days of cognitive dissonance.

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  OneEyedJoe 10 years ago

  Spectre - I can relate to that 100%!

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