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**Loopyjr** · 05-06-2012, 11:16 PM

There are a few more characteristics of a 'cult'.

A cult seeks to isolate and insulate it's members from the rest of the world, in particular cult members' families and loved ones. There is a distinct effort to form a barrier between the people and even the most benevolent efforts of "outsiders".

As well, a cult looks inwards towards its members- it does NOT seek to proselytize or spread , ie. Dawah. It does NOT seek to open its dogma and subculture to scrutiny, investigation, etc.

05-06-2012, 11:16 PM	#4
Loopyjr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 481 Senior Member	There are a few more characteristics of a 'cult'. A cult seeks to isolate and insulate it's members from the rest of the world, in particular cult members' families and loved ones. There is a distinct effort to form a barrier between the people and even the most benevolent efforts of "outsiders". As well, a cult looks inwards towards its members- it does NOT seek to proselytize or spread , ie. Dawah. It does NOT seek to open its dogma and subculture to scrutiny, investigation, etc.
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