Danny Boy said:I saw a t-shirt once that said:
Cult: A small, unpopular religion.
Religion: A large, popular cult
corianderstem said:But man, Scientology just is really toppermost of the poppermost of creepy, isn't it?
When Tom Cruise and John Travolta are the public face of your organization, you have a credibility problem.
nathan1977 said:Control seems to be the real defining element that separates it from a religion (generally defined as a set of beliefs).
Control is a defining element of religion too
nathan1977 said:Perhaps in certain denominations, but Scientology takes it to a whole new level.
Plus Jesus wasn't a known pathological liar
INDY500 said:He said He was God. That's either true or one big whopper of a lie.
Honest question for the religious folk: from a purely objective viewpoint, what is the difference between Jesus and a guy like David Koresh?
I'm not religious, but ... the media.Honest question for the religious folk: from a purely objective viewpoint, what is the difference between Jesus and a guy like David Koresh?
Honest question for the religious folk: from a purely objective viewpoint, what is the difference between Jesus and a guy like David Koresh?
Honest question for the religious folk: from a purely objective viewpoint, what is the difference between Jesus and a guy like David Koresh?
Honest question for the religious folk: from a purely objective viewpoint, what is the difference between Jesus and a guy like David Koresh?
The one that came to mind, right away: Jesus didn't murder anyone.
Your distaste for Branch Davidians doesn't come up nearly as often.
Jesus didn't take His followers down with Him when He died.
The one that came to mind, right away: Jesus didn't murder anyone.
I'm not religious, but ... the media.