The Cult That Rules The World...?
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I did try to discuss this topic with "Ouzian" in IM, to no avail.  Her claims of worries that her posts will be deleted show her persistence, fortitude, and concern.  ( I commend you for these projections of qualities, but)  The obvious glaring of extreme need to spread this word, this message, is shown by her >>(assumption based on avatar), other postings regarding the same subject.  It is also very clear that what her expressions convey in regards to this matter, are sprinkled with her fears.  And I also feel that based upon her posts, her links, and her blog information, that she wishes and intends to spread these fears.  It is clear, this fear does, as she does mention, help rule, and control.  (And I do agree with this).  There are many ways to control, or govern, a mass of people, and, some of these ways to govern have proven to be effective, and some very ineffective. (In regards to the best way for ALL social situations which we as a human race on earth face today-and there are many)  But the mystery truly is not what lies beneath Ouzians belief, and its possibility of validity, not at all!  The real mystery is why then does she not wish to participate in discussions in IM, or through other modes of correspondence with others, like myself, who show EFFORT in wishes to participate, and listen, in the direct concern towards her messages of understanding or beliefs, that could possibly lead to other followers of her belief, and help her cause?   (Persistence, fortitude and concern?)  To me this lack of communication shows contradiction in motive, shows lack of intitiative, NO EFFORT, and therefore, PROVES that some great "efforts" without real ACTION, are, like time does prove some things to be, ineffective, and, it is like trying to climb to the top of a pole that is covered in grease. (wasted energy).  I have many, many opinions in regards to what is going on in the world today, and have even been very expressive of these opinions to many people, through many modes of expression, and have always welcomed any open discussion to help people see the good, and bad, in different ways of having things work, globally.  (Because obviously, some things just don't work-that pole thing again.)   At this stage of the game, the most important thing is to keep the big-picture in mind, the long-haul.  Strengths and Weaknesses,  Problems and Solutions.   So, please help me understand then, Ouzian, why do you run so very, very fast, but insist on doing so by running in place?  Ineffective.  My real question to YOUR question, since I have already answered, and I will find it fair that YOU do not breach MY allowance in expression on the matter which you brought forth, in public forum, and at hand, now being met with discussion, as you wish-is that true mystery- Why did you even bother to post this?
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Isnt it funny how the bible says that and yet the church is the biggest corporation in the world? They bring in billions of dollars every year.... they must be filled to the brim with evil.
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The originator who is the semi-famous science fiction author "L. Ron Hubbard" started it.  Remember the movie "Battlefield Earth"?  it was based on one of his books.   He has been known to say "If you can create your own religion then you would be rich..."  his Dianetics seems to be a mixture of psuedo freudian pop science. It is a cult.
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You know, it's not that easy.  Being a cult leader is very demanding.  You have to worry about people trying to usurp power, you have to guard against lawsuits from concerned family members, and you need to spend money on promotion/advertising in order to attract members.  There is a break even point, but it's a fight to make it to that level.
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and what cult is this?  If you tell me that you can't name it because your life will be in danger, everyone here will just figure you for a liar.\n\n-----------\n\nLiar!  Liar!  Pants on fire!
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Sounds like a cult to me.
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Taking the people out of it (as you said, people of any faith can be hypocrites), I would have to say that the JW's are the most hypocritical cult that I know of.  That being said, I know some very good JW's.
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It is absolutely a real entity! When the New World Order comes about, things will get terrible. Prejudice towards fundamental religions, particularly Christianity, will get really tough. Beware! (I am dead serious)
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All religions are a cult of someone dead.
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I beg to differ with the first answerer. The masons are not associated with any cults they are simply a group of usually Christian religious men interested in community service.
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The twelve tribes are a cult. Please do not join them. Any group that specifys who their "leader" is, when it is not God, is a cult.
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look at all religions and compare, then look deeply into them before you judge.\n\nit's not a money making cult any more than the catholic church, or the christian church. they sell books and services like any other religion. It takes money to print those books, and time away from people family to conduct services, plust the cost to pay upkeep and utilities of the church.\n\nthe definition of a cult is a belief system created by a person to control a person or group of persons, when that person dies, so does the cult\n\nL Ron Hubbard died in the 80's, but Scientology is still growing today, and if you read a book like Dianetics, you will find that it's not about controlling others, but I'll leave you to do that research for yourself.
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Exactly.  It is a CULT. Despite what a few fanatical members may say, it IS a cult. The church harasses & bullies anyone who they deem an "enemy" (basically anyone who has anything negative to say about the "church"). They will RUIN YOUR LIFE if you speak out against them long enough.\n\nThe founder is L. Ron Hubbard, the science FICTION writer who once told a friend that the best way to make lots of money is to start your own religion. Though being a very outspoken critic of psychiatric drugs, it was discovered upon Hubbards death that the anti-anxiety drug hydroxyzine (Vistaril) was present in his body, which several of his assistants would later attest was only one of many psychiatric & pain medications Hubbard ingested over the years.\n\nScientologists believe the evil alien ruler Xenu killed a lot of aliens (Thetans) from around the universe by bringing them to earth & blowing them up inside volcanoes. They believe the souls of these aliens (these souls are "Body Thetans") have attached themselves to us & cause many of our mental & physical ills. Even members of the Church of Scientology who know of Xenu will publicly deny the existence of Xenu & Body Thetans, or attempt to minimize their importance. Scientology has many graduated levels through which one can progress. Many who remain at lower levels in the church are unaware of much of the these doctrines, which mostly begin at Operating Thetan level three, or "OT III". Because the information imparted to members is to be kept secret from others who have not attained that level, the member must publicly deny its existence when asked. OT III recipients must sign a waiver promising never to reveal its secrets before they are given the manila envelope containing the Xenu knowledge.\n\nTo rid ourselves of "Body Thetans" & also “engrams” (past negative experiences stored in our unconscious mind) so that we can become “clear”, we have to go through "auditing" with a member of the “church” who uses an "e-meter" to measure our “reactive mind”...... & we have to pay lots & lots of money for “auditing” (purchased in 12.5-hour blocks, costing anywhere from $750 for introductory sessions to between $8,000 & $9,000 for advanced sessions) & to take courses on Scientology to advance to higher “levels” in the “church”. The “church” has also taken a very hostile stance towards psychiatry & psychiatric drugs irrespective of the fact that some people require medication to remain adequately functional in everyday life. They deny the reality of chemical imbalance & profound mental disturbance & accordingly do NOTHING to effectively stabilize the dangerously unstable. The “church” has been known to withhold prescription pharmaceuticals from member (with deadly results).\n\nScientology is undeniably a cult. For more information on what a cult is & what their damaging effects are, please visit the link provided at the bottom of the sources. Just know that Scientology DOES qualify by meeting these 5 criteria:\n\n(1) It uses psychological coercion to recruit, indoctrinate & retain its members. (2) It forms an elitist totalitarian society. (3) Its founder leader is self-appointed, dogmatic, messianic, not accountable & has charisma. (4) It believes 'the end justifies the means' in order to solicit funds & recruit people. (5) Its wealth does not benefit its members or society.
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A cult is a religion that is said to be unorthodox or that emphasizes devotion according to prescribed ritual. Many cults follow a living human leader, and often their adherents live in groups apart from the rest of society.
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what kind of cult are you looking to view.  There are a lot out there.  I know that there was a church in Dallas that went to a cult view and praises the Devil now.  Is that really what you want to do?  Think about it because it will only make your life more turbulent.
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Nobody. There's the irony. People don't feel comfortable with the notion of the anarchistic functions of the world, so they greatly inflate the powers of Skull & Bones, Masons, Brandenburg Gate and other secret societies. It's more comfortable to think that somebody else is in control of the world, even if they have avaricious intentions, than no one.\n\nConversely, you could think that everyone controls our world. Stuff gets done by people and we're all part of the same planet.
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Of the 3 cults you mentioned, 2 of them created their own gospel or rewrote the Bible to the point, it almost supports their claims.  Christ is a Lord, but not GOD in their teachings.\n\nChurch of Christ came out of the same time era, but seem to recognize Jesus and God have always existed.  Its founder had dealings and influence from mormon and advent teachings of works based salvation.\n\nThere is a scale.  If you REPENT of EVERY sin before you die AND IF you are baptised BEFORE you die, THEN you may earn your way to heaven with enough work credit.  They also do not believe in mixing with other churches for mission work and so forth.  They never have sex standing up as someone may think they are dancing. (tacky, but funny joke told to me by C of C)  They don't dance or believe in music for worship.\n\nThe other denominations you mentioned, while having many differences, do believe Christ was "God with us".  We are saved by grace, not works and the Holy Spirit, like Jesus is part of GOD.  They existed and have always existed.  Those parts are often called the Trinity.\n\nThe JW is an ugly little cult.  They use moderate to intense pressure to keep their members.  They deny Christ and God are one, they deny Christ was crucified on a cross, they deny he arose in body and spirit.    Their leaders are "prophets" and what they say supersedes the Bible.   ONLY they can interpret Biblical truth.  Their members must have their insight to understand the "real" meaning.\n  \nThey deny heaven other than for 144,000 of their cult. Everyone else OF THEIR CULT that is "good" enough stay for eternity on earth.  Everyone that is bad is just "dead'.  They deny hell.  \n\nThe cult started as a publishing company selling tracts and they still raise most of their money selling literature and real estate.  Base out of NJ, they renamed their home office "Bethel".  They attract a large number of Spanish speaking followers because in Spanish the word GOD or Lord in English is often shown as Jehovah in Spanish.  Their followers are often poorly educated, that having little to do with their beliefs as they indoctrine and use a large amount of social pressure and guilt to keep members active.\n\nThe JW and LDS both teach Jesus was a created being.  Created in an existance before man, but created.  \n\nLDS claim Jesus is a brother of Lucifer, the fallen angel.  You may become a god yourself just like Jesus and have your own world.  Their leaders are "prophets" and what they say supersedes the Bible.  Their secret preistly order swears blood oaths and wears "magic underwear" to ward off spirits.  The average members is not aware of the deeper cult actions of the preisthood.  The average mormon is well educated and doctrined and taught specific methods for attracting people of other faiths to theirs.  They will come into other churches to lure aways strays.