Are Jehovah's Witnesses A Cult?

What Now?

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!
What Now?

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

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

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

Does a bear poop in the woods?
Tenacious

@ 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!!
Oubliette

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

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
Spectre

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.
OneEyedJoe

Spectre - I can relate to that 100%!