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The definition of a cult is a slippery thing...
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I agree the definition of a cult is a slippery thing! I've only recently come to like the "BITE" model... The reason why I like it is mainly because it seems it can be used for what I'm calling "non-traditional" cults... A "traditional" cult the way I'm using it is one where there is a charismatic leader on top, who everyone follows obediently... Examples are NXIVM, Heaven's Gate, Scientology, Jim Jones, and so on... But there are definitely "cult-like" entities where this is not the case... Landmark is one... the "cult" of Trump could be another... A guy named "Telltale" on YouTube often analyzes cults using a form of the BITE model in quite an effective way, I thought... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgI...BQ8HKL8QUccsOQ (I think he was once a Jehovah's Witness - which he considers a cult...) An interesting perspective I came across is the view that something is a "cult" not based on their beliefs (which could be about anything) - but rather based on how they control people... In this view, the beliefs are almost incidental! But - you're right... There are a lot of disparate views here! Best wishes, Dien |
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