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Cults! An Outline Analysis by OLAADEGBU(m): 9:17pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
Cults! An outline analysis Cults are everywhere. Some are mainstream and widely accepted. Others are isolationist and hide from examination at great expense. They are growing and flourishing. Some cause great suffering while others appear very helpful and beneficial. Which ever group it is, the ultimate end is their destruction when the Lord returns to claim His own. 1. What is a cult? 1.1. Generally, it is a group that is unorthodox, esoteric, and has a devotion to a person, object, or a set of new ideas. 1.1.1. New Teaching - has a new theology and doctrine. 1.1.2. Only True Teaching - often considers traditional religious systems to be apostate and it alone possesses the complete truth. 1.1.3. Strong Leadership - often an individual or small but powerful leadership group holds control of the group’s teachings and practices. 1.1.4. Asset Acquirement - often requires tithing and/or property transfer to the religious system. 1.1.5. Isolationist - to facilitate control over the members physically, intellectually, financially, and emotionally. 1.1.6. Controlling - exercises control over the members. Sometimes this is through fear, threatening loss of salvation if you leave the group. Sometimes through indoctrination. 1.1.7. Indoctrination - possesses methods to reinforce the cult's beliefs and standards where opposing views are ridiculed and often misrepresented. 1.1.8. Apocalyptic - to give the members a future focus and philosophical purpose in avoiding the apocalypse or being delivered through it. 1.1.9. Experience - various practices including meditation, repetition of words and/or phrases, and 'spiritual' enlightenment with God are used as confirmation of their truth. 1.1.9.1. Deprivation - sleep and food deprivation which weakens the will of the subject. 1.1.9.2. This is uncommon, though practiced by more severe cults. 1.1.10. Persecution - predictions of being persecuted, often combined with claiming any opposing views demonstrated against them as a form of persecution. https://carm.org/cults-outline-analysis If you realise that your church practises one or a combination of the above points and you feel it does not justify it to be a cult please give us your reasons. |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by akintom(m): 9:35pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
OLAADEGBU:Going by the characteristics listed above, NO single church in Nigeria is not a cult group. Thanks for defining your brethren appropriately. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:23am On Jan 24, 2017 |
akintom: So which one do you belong that hasn't got any of the above characters? |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by akintom(m): 6:11am On Jan 24, 2017 |
OLAADEGBU:Atheism/Humanism! |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by OLAADEGBU(m): 3:13pm On Aug 28, 2017 |
akintom: That's even worse. |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by akintom(m): 1:09pm On Aug 29, 2017 |
OLAADEGBU:Why not? Worse because you can't find religious idiocy among them |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by Wilgrea7(m): 1:24pm On Aug 29, 2017 |
OLAADEGBU: 90% of Christian churches are like that |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by OLAADEGBU(m): 9:19pm On Aug 31, 2017 |
akintom: Adam was the first atheist.
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Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by OLAADEGBU(m): 9:21pm On Aug 31, 2017 |
Wilgrea7: You mean in christendom? |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by OLAADEGBU(m): 2:45pm On Jan 23, 2020 |
OLAADEGBU: 1.2. Many have non-verifiable belief systems; 1.2.1. For example, they would teach something that cannot be verified. 1.2.1.1. A spaceship behind Hale-Bop comet 1.2.1.2. Or, that God, an alien, or angel appeared to the leader and gave him a revelation. 1.2.1.3. The members are seeded angels from another world, etc. |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by Nobody: 4:07pm On Jan 23, 2020 |
akintom: It's foolishness that's worrying him! He just pick up his device and start typing nonsense, forgetting that there is no way he can judge other religionists without condemning his own Kumuyi Church! Christianity is about terms, conditions, principles, agreement and condemnation. Jesus' teachings is the bases of all the terms, conditions and principles. If you choose to agree after listening to what his true followers present to you, you automatically become a member of the Christian family. You'll be invited and welcomed always in their gatherings where there is interchange of encouragement and support for all adherents of the terms. If you err in any of the terms, you'll be assisted to regain strength after a brief reproof. But if you decide to turn your back on the terms upon which you formerly agreed, you'll be shunned, and Christians will stop talking to you, they'll not even greet you. That's what the book says! But foolish OLAADEGBU wants to point accusing fingers at some groups claiming Christians while what they're practicing is outlined in the book itself. That's what makes him the most foolish of all religionists! Kumuyi Church (Deeper Life) members already finds it hard to mingle with other people, even when such persons never agreed with the terms of their Church. Please how do you think they'll treat someone who abandons their Church only to start worshiping with another Church, most especially where women are allowed to put on wave on, jewelries, trousers and makeups? Òbo ñg'Óbo gòpe! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by Janosky: 12:13am On Jan 25, 2020 |
OLAADEGBU: Olaadegbu confirms deeper life is a cult.. No wahala 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by OLAADEGBU(m): 5:40pm On Jan 25, 2020 |
Maximus69: Why are you getting defensive? I have not even mentioned any organisation yet. Ẹ́lẹ́fọ àtàn. |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by Nobody: 6:00pm On Jan 25, 2020 |
OLAADEGBU: Defensive? Well i stepped in because you're unknowingly condemning Christianity, whereas you just want to make a point without having the completed knowledge of what you want to say! Everything you typed up there was practiced by first century Christians so in other words, the first century Christians is a CULT group! |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by OLAADEGBU(m): 6:14pm On Jan 25, 2020 |
Maximus69: Maybe it's because of what you misconstrued for 'Christianity' is actually a Cult group. |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by Nobody: 6:44pm On Jan 25, 2020 |
OLAADEGBU: Well Jesus and his followers NEVER accused any one or group of persons of being a CULT group! Ironically it's the FALSE religionists who often accuse Christ and his followers of being Cultists, due to their unity, virtue and orderliness! Matthew 10:25, 12:24 So think well before accusing anyone of being a cultist,true Christians are free minded worshipers who speaks freely with all manner of people, no matter the condition you are due to the situation you find yourself, God loves you! John 3:16 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by AmericanPecan: 1:54am On Jan 26, 2020 |
You made something up and backed it up with another made up story OLAADEGBU: |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by AmericanPecan: 1:55am On Jan 26, 2020 |
When you see or speak to god let us know. Maximus69: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by Nobody: 3:25am On Jan 26, 2020 |
AmericanPecan: Whether you agree or not, know that there are higher form of life known as SPIRITS. God is also a SPIRIT and spirits are INVISIBLE. So you can't see them unless they decide to make themselves visible to you. God said he has sent his only begotten spirit son to appear on planet earth as his representative { Matthew 17:5} and the son also said humans will never see him again {John 14:19,16:8} Therefore anyone telling you they see God or his son have been deceived by deceptive spirit beings! 2Corinthians 11:14 But as for the evidence of his existence, God gave a sign that's indisputable. You will certainly SEE a group of people from different races under the heavens coming together in God's name to form one big and happy family of peace loving worshippers, during a time when all human's initiatives to unite people from all nations and FAILED. YES! God's representatives will gathered people from different races under the sun, settle all the strife causing hatred and prejudice amongst them and make them vow never to PRODUCE, BUY, SELL or USE any harmful weapons again! Isaiah 2:1-4 When you SEE this happening, know that you've gotten the proof of the presence of a mighty spirit being called THE PRINCE OF PEACE! Isaiah 9:6-7 |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by Nobody: 4:03am On Jan 26, 2020 |
AmericanPecan: What he said is correct with the exception of the added picture! ATHEISM belongs only to those who don't want to be controlled, they'll damn all logics just to be ABSOLUTELY FREE, whereas they themselves will never stop trying to control others! God's word is vindicated when it says "God's invisible qualities continues to trail all his creations" So you can't say there shouldn't be something like "MIND CONTROLLING" in the human society when we need to put things in order, yes we can be free relatively but certainly not absolutely free! Romans 1:20, 2:15 compared to Job 5:13 That's what Adam wanted to avoid but ever since then it has been INEVITABLE there must be a central unit of control in the midst of intelligent creatures! |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by OLAADEGBU(m): 10:50am On Jan 26, 2020 |
OLAADEGBU: 1.2.2. Often, the philosophy makes sense only if you adopt the full set of values and definitions that it teaches. 1.2.2.1. With this kind of belief, truth becomes unverifiable, internalized, and easily manipulated through the philosophical systems of its inventor. https://carm.org/cults-outline-analysis |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by AmericanPecan: 5:19pm On Jan 26, 2020 |
Speak out against any wrongdoing or cancerous ideology the people have manifested. Or is it too much to think people can be good on there own?If I say abolish the Berlin conference Doctorn become food self reliant and hammer out the rest after. Do I also have to know every step in between or is that for a different messenger to say. Maximus69: |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by Nobody: 7:39pm On Jan 26, 2020 |
AmericanPecan: That's where Satan has captured most people in this world but Please! Please!! Please!!! It's a the greatest deceit of all times! Use your brains for a minute now, if people can be GOOD on their own, what do you think people like you are doing here on this forum? Do you think they're just joking? Well for your information, all these people you're seeing are trying to establish how all of us can be good! So the TRUTH is people CAN'T BE GOOD ON THEIR OWN! |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by OLAADEGBU(m): 6:47pm On Jan 27, 2020 |
OLAADEGBU: 1.3. The Leader of a Cult 1.3.1. Often charismatic and is considered very special for varying reasons: 1.3.1.1. The cult leader has received special revelation from God. 1.3.1.2. The cult leader claims to be the incarnation of a deity, angel, or special messenger. 1.3.1.3. The cult leader claims to be appointed by God for a mission. 1.3.1.4. The cult leader claims to have special abilities. 1.3.2. The leader is often above reproach and is not to be denied or contradicted. |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by OLAADEGBU(m): 6:52pm On Jan 28, 2020 |
OLAADEGBU: 1.4. Cult ethos 1.4.1. Usually seeks to do good works, otherwise no one would join them. 1.4.2. They are usually moral and possess a good standard of ethical teaching. 1.4.3. Many times the Bible is used or additional "scriptures" are penned. 1.4.3.1. The Bible, when used, is always distorted with private interpretations. 1.4.3.2. Many Cults recruit Jesus as one of their own and redefine him accordingly. |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by OLAADEGBU(m): 2:12am On Jan 31, 2020 |
OLAADEGBU: 1.5. Cult groups vary greatly. 1.5.1. From the ascetic to the promiscuous. 1.5.2. From esoteric knowledge to very simple teachings. 1.5.3. From the rich and powerful to the poor and weak. |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by OLAADEGBU(m): 5:11pm On Jan 31, 2020 |
OLAADEGBU: 2. Who is vulnerable to joining a cult? 2.1. Everyone is vulnerable. 2.1.1. Rich, poor, educated, non-educated, old, young, previously religious, atheistic, etc. 2.2. General Profile of a cult member (some or all of the following): 2.2.1. Disenchanted with conventional religious establishments. 2.2.2. Intellectually confused over religious and/or philosophical issues. 2.2.3. Sometimes disenchanted with society as a whole. 2.2.4. Has a need for encouragement and support. 2.2.5. Emotionally needful. 2.2.6. Needs a sense of purpose. 2.2.7. Financially needy. |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by LordReed2nd(m): 7:25pm On Jan 31, 2020 |
Use the BITE model to recognise cults: Behavior Control Promote dependence and obedience Modify behavior with rewards and punishments Dictate where and with whom you live Restrict or control sexuality Control clothing and hairstyle Regulate what and how much you eat and drink Deprive you of seven to nine hours of sleep Exploit you financially Restrict leisure time and activities Require you to seek permission for major decisions Information Control Deliberately withhold and distort information Forbid you from speaking with ex-members and critics Discourage access to non-cult sources of information Divide information into Insider vs. Outsider doctrine Generate and use propaganda extensively Use information gained in confession sessions against you Gaslight to make you doubt your own memory Require you to report thoughts, feelings, & activities to superiors Encourage you to spy and report on others’ “misconduct” Thought Control Instill Black vs. White, Us vs. Them, & Good vs. Evil thinking Change your identity, possibly even your name Use loaded language and cliches to stop complex thought Induce hypnotic or trance states to indoctrinate Teach thought-stopping techniques to prevent critical thoughts Allow only positive thoughts Use excessive meditation, singing, prayer, & chanting to block thoughts Reject rational analysis, critical thinking, & doubt Emotional Control Instill irrational fears (phobias) of questioning or leaving the group Label some emotions as evil, worldly, sinful, or wrong Teach emotion-stopping techniques to prevent anger, homesickness Promote feelings of guilt, Emotional Control Instill irrational fears (phobias) of questioning or leaving the group Label some emotions as evil, worldly, sinful, or wrong Teach emotion-stopping techniques to prevent anger, homesickness Promote feelings of guilt, shame, & unworthiness Shower you with praise and attention (“love bombing”) Threaten your friends and family Shun you if you disobey or disbelieve Teach that there is no happiness or peace outside the group |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by Janosky: 2:51pm On Feb 01, 2020 |
OLAADEGBU:OLAADEGBU is a cultist himself because all the bullet points are very obvious in the personality cult of men he have identified himself with... Stop making a mockery of yourself. |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by Janosky: 3:04pm On Feb 01, 2020 |
Maximus69: In Olaadegbu NL profile, other Triune pagan deity (Trinitarians) devotees are idol worshippers (Father Christmas devotees), not professed Christians. https://www.nairaland.com/olaadegbu Wetin Messi no go see for goalpost? |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by triplechoice(m): 3:32pm On Feb 01, 2020 |
Janosky: A case of not removing the log in ones own eyes first Cults experts says those who belong to a cult group are not even aware that they belong to a cult.They would never accept it when you inform that they are in cult.The reason is that they have had their sense of judgement impaired by their continuous involvement in the group.They can see others as belonging to a cult but never themselves. |
Re: Cults! An Outline Analysis by Janosky: 3:38pm On Feb 01, 2020 |
triplechoice: Pls feel free to apply your post to yourself first before you can apply it to others... |
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