Been There Done That

How do you define a cult?

A cult is a group or movement held together by a shared commitment to a charismatic leader or ideology. It has a belief system that has the answers to all of life's questions and offers a special solution to be gained only by following the leader's rules. https://www.tennessean.com › news › religion › 2016/09/15

The four types of destructive cults most prevalent today: commercial, religious, political, and self-help. https://www.jordanharbinger.com › steven-hassan-combat... Aug 22, 2019

I believe I have been a member of several cults in my lifetime for which I now deeply regret. Certainly based on these definitions.

I wonder if anyone can truly claim to have never been associated with a cult. Be honest. So a supporter of transparency will share first, in under 101 words.

Republican Party, mom wanted Kennedy, dad Nixon, me for whatever adolescent reasoning hitched my wagon to the Republicans for years, until I didn't.

New York Yankees

Dallas Cowboys

Amway

Church of Christ from the womb

Ford products

International Church of Christ (Boston Movement)

Broadcast media

USA

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