Cult is a dirty word with nasty and terrible connotations. The group of friends and workers I belong to don't fall into this classification. Are there some that are misguided? Of course! Are there some that do wrong? Of course! Are there some that break the law? Of course! This is true for any group. Are there some that say things just because others have said them? Sadly yes. Are there positions taken on issues just because "we have always done things that way."? Sadly yes. But we all have the Bible and can look to that for correction and guidance to get back on course. In another thread the elderly man was quoted as saying that "Truth" was as close to the original as he ever saw in his life, even though he wasn't willing for it. Many are so hung up on the crimes of a few. The stubbornness of a few. The stupidity of a few. Try looking for the good in people. About 95% of what is spoken in any meeting is true and accurate, Godly and according to the teachings of Jesus. Take a look at the Catholic religion. They are supposedly Christians also (I know some very nice Catholics), but their method of worship has nothing to do with Christ. That would really bother me if I thought that all ways were right. The Bible clearly states there are false religions. Hirelings. Wolves in sheep clothing. A very religious group of people crucified Jesus. I for one want to weed out those religions that don't follow closely the teachings of Jesus and make a definite judgment call against those groups. Remember Cain's offering was good, but not good enough... - Posted by Not a cult on February 5, 2012, 1:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Signs following"

My Comments and Questions

1. Cult is not a dirty word. It's not slang.
2. Of course the word "cult" has connotations. It is a word. All words have connotations. All words have meaning.
3. Why doesn't the 2x2 organization fall into the category of a cult?
4. You admit there are some that are misguided. Glad you admit it. Will you admit who they are and what they are misguided about?
5. You say there are some that do wrong. Glad you admit it. Who are they and what wrong are they doing?
6. You say there are some that break the law. Glad you admit it. Who are they and what wrong are they doing?
7. You say "there some that say things just because others have said them". Glad you admit it. Who are they and what are they saying just because others have said them?
8. You say "there positions taken on issues just because "we have always done things that way" and that you believe this is sad. What are these issues and what makes you sad about them?
9. You write "But we all have the Bible and can look to that for correction and guidance to get back on course." Great. Why don't the people in the 2x2 cult do this? Even Satanists may have Bibles that they could look to for correction but don't.
10. Truth is the closest thing you can get to truth. Apples are the closest thing you can get to apples. Am I missing something? Let me try this again. Jesus Christ is the closest you can get to Jesus Christ. Hmmmm.
11. You write "Many are so hung up on the crimes of a few." Crimes of the few: Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, anti-Christ... I suppose some are concerned about this. What do you mean by "hung-up"? It sounds like you are condemning people for being concerned about crimes.
12. Who is being stubborn? You seem to have a lot of allegations about these people who don't like your religion.
13. Why should we try to look for the good in people? Is this a teaching of the workers? Jesus Christ said to look to him, that He is the Way, the Truth, the Life. Are you greater than Jesus Christ?
14. Why do you tell people to look for the good in people but then don't look for the good in Catholics? Don't you think that when you don't follow your own advice that something is wrong?
15. Where does the Bible say there are false religions? I Cor 11. It tells about false apostles, deceitful workers. That rings some bells. It says they transform themselves into the apostle of Christ. So if I was going to look for deceitful workers, shouldn't I be noticing anyone who claims to be an apostle of Christ?
16. Where does the Bible say there are hirelings? John 10. Didn't Jesus say that HE is the good shepherd? Didn't he say "All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers?"
17. If you are going to weed out all religions because they are false, why don't you start with your own. It has misguided people, people who do wrong, lawbreakers, criminals, people who just parrot others, bad habits and even though the Bible is there for correction, it is not used. Yet you accuse others of being hung up. That's all very interesting. It sounds very self-righteous to me.
18. No thanks. I don't like the sound of this. No wonder they call it a cult.
19. I will choose Jesus Christ instead.