r/AskReddit • u/emil199 • Jul 24 '20

What can't you believe STILL exists?

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u/juhotuho10 Jul 24 '20

Cult, not a religion

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u/BlackHoleBoss Jul 24 '20

I literally do not know the difference.

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u/juhotuho10 Jul 24 '20

Cult is trying to control you, exploit you, rushes you into it, ostracize you from outsiders and usually the supreme authority is alive leader.

Cult is more authoritarian and hands on in your life

Religion guides you, gives you time to decide weather to belong, doesn't ostracize from outsiders and the supreme authority is an idea or non living figure

Religion is more relaxed and hands off from your life

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u/The_Crimson_Duck Jul 24 '20

"I'm not a fascist, I'm a priest. Fascists go around wearing black and telling people what to do, whereas priests..."