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A 4 page paper that offers 7 short answers to 7 questions on specific religious topics, which include the definition of a “cult”; whether or not the Boston Movement is a cult; features of Pentecostal/charismatic movement; 4 Noble Truth; 4 Noble Truth; origins of Pentecostal fundamentalism; and brief discussion of conservative Protestantism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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regarded as a cult. In general usage, the understood definition of this word is much more specific, but still varies according to who is using the word. The social-scientific
definition "identifies a cult as the beginning phase of an entire new religion" that is radically different from previous religions (Young). This
definition acknowledges that Christianity, in ancient times, was considered to be a cult offshoot of Judaism. Christians tend to define "cult" as synonymous with "heretical," as it is applied to
any group that professes a belief that departs from standard Christian dogma. For example, some Christians still consider Mormonism to be a "cult" even though this church has long been
recognized as an official religion by the federal government. In the secular understanding, a "cult" is any group that demands adherence to one leader, maintains strict control over adherents lives,
and demands access to their adherents private property and financial resources. 2. Yes, it does appear that the Boston Movement is a cult, not because of their beliefs, per se,
but because of their methods and the effect that membership has on the adherents personal lives. It has been reported that once a young idealistic student (the main recruits) joins
this movement, they are turned against their families, their grades fall and they drop out of school, and they "surrender" their will to cult leaders (Pratt). This points to an
important distinction as to how a "cult" is defined in contemporary usage, as the beliefs of the Boston Movement are not radically when considered separately.
However, the indoctrination practices used by this movement, such as having a convert confess every sin that he or she has committed thus far in life, appear
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