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The definition of a cult

Cult:

(kúlt) —n. 1. A system or community of religious worship and ritual. 2. a. A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or bogus. b. Followers of such a religion or sect. 3. a. Obsessive devotion or veneration for a person, principle, or ideal, esp. when regarded as a fad. b. The object of such devotion. 4. An exclusive group of persons sharing an esoteric interest. —Modifier: a cult figure. [Fr. culte < Lat. cultus, worship < p.part. of colere, to cultivate.] cul´tic (kúl´tík) adj. cul´tish adj. cult´ism n. cult´ist n.

Bogus? What does bogus define?

Bo·gus

(bö´g�s) —adj. Counterfeit; fake. [< E. bogus, a device for making counterfeit money.]

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Selected Illustrations from the Concise Columbia Encyclopedia. Copyright © 1985 by Columbia University Press.)
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To call a Church and or a collection of Churches a cult, the burden of proof would have to be upon the one proclaiming such a bold statement. For a church to be a cult, I would have prove thgat they are teaching "counterfit" doctrines not found in the Word of God, therefore making themselves "2. a. A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or bogus" A Christian church that does not do as the Word of God requires is easy evidence of being a cult to anyone with even a basic knowledge of God's Word. All one needs to do is share what the "cult" teaches with what the Bible THEY CLAIM as their book teaches. And the truth will come out as easy as Isaiah proclaimed...

Isaiah 8:20, "To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them."

Many billions of people realize that MANY doctrines seen in todays Churches have indeed been FIRST invented in the Roman Catholic Church many years prior. But what of these doctrines? Are they Biblical? Are they found in God's Word? I would like to transfer the burden of proof now to all those reading this post. I have "...searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. " (Acts 17:11) And I must be honest with you. I have NOT found Biblical evidence of any of the following doctrines found in the Roman Catholic Church. MANY of these doctrines can be found practiced in other churches as well. Making it easily seen as fact that the Roman Catholic Church is THEIR "Mother" and they are her "daughters" for the simple reason that they do as she would ask them to do. Again... I ask YOU at this time to email me the Scriptural facts that proclaim the following inventions of the Roman Catholic Church as Biblical doctrines spoken of by God in His Word. If you cannot, you must admit you are following that which was formed by Antichrist.

Colossians 2:8, "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ."

Show me the verses that proclaim these Roman Catholic Doctrines / rituals as Biblical...
(This list subject to growth as research continues)

SACERDOTAL MASS
PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD
SIGN OF THE CROSS
WAX CANDLES
VENERATION OF ANGELS AND DEAD SAINTS
DAILY MASS
EXULTATION OF MARY AS "MOTHER OF GOD"
PRIESTS WEARING SPECIAL CLOTHING
PURGATORY
LATIN LANGUAGE USED IN WORSHIP
PRAYER OFFERED TO MARY, DEAD SAINTS, AND ANGELS
THE OFFICE OF POPE
KISSING OF THE POPE'S FEET
KISSING OF THE POPE'S RING
TEMPORAL POWER OF POPE'S
POPE = "GOD ON EARTH"
PONTIFEX MAXIMUS
POPE HOLDS KEYS TO HEAVEN AND EARTH
POPE CARRIED ON PORTABLE THRONE
VENERATION OF CROSSES, STATUES, IMAGES, AND RELICS
"HOLY WATER" OF WATER, SALT, CHRISM, AND PRIEST BLESSING
BAPTISM OF BELLS
INFANT BAPTISM
CANONIZATION OF DEAD SAINTS
FASTING OF FRIDAYS DURING LENT
CELEBRATION OF EASTER
CELEBRATION OF GOOD FRIDAY
CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS TREE
EASTER EGGS
EASTER BUNNY
SANTA CLAUSE
ST. VALENTINES DAY
DAILY "SCARIFICE" OF THE MASS
THE ROSARY
THE INQUISITION INSTITUTED BY THE COUNCIL OF VERONA IN 1184AD
SALE OF INDULGENCES
SEVEN SACRAMENTS
TRANSUBSTANTIATION
AURICULAR CONFESION (CONFESSING TO A PRIEST)
ADORATION OF A WAFER (COMMUNION)
THE SCAPULAR
THE BIBLE FORBIDDEN TO LAYMEN IN 1129AD BY COUNCIL OF VALENCIA
TRADITION PLACED ON SAME GROUND AS SCRIPTURE
THE APOCRYPHA
"IMMACULATE" CONCEPTION OF MARY (WITHOUT SIN)
INFALLIBILTY OF POPE IN MATTERS OF FAITH
ASSUMPTION OF MARY
MARY AS QUEEN OF HEAVEN
MARY AS CO-REDEEMER
MARY AS MOTHER OF THE CHURCH
IMAGE WORSHIP INSTITUTED BY COUNCIL OF NICEA IN 787AD
TORTURE AND KILLING OF OVER 100 MILLION CHRISTIANS
THE PERPETUAL "VIRGINITY" OF MARY
POPE JOHN PAUL STATES "EVOLUTION = FACT"
CHURCH SANCTIONED BINGO AND GAMBLING
LOYALTY TO CHURCH NECESSARY FOR SALVATION
CHANGE OF SUNDAY AS SABBATH INSTEAD OF SATURDAY
CHURCH AND STATES COMBINED
ENFORCEMENT OF CHURCH DOCTRINES UPON GENERAL PUBLIC
THE NATIVITY OF JESUS DECEMBER 25TH
THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN JUNE 24TH
HOT CROSS BUNS
40 DAYS OF LENT
DEAD VISITING LIVING ON ALL SOULS DAY
BURNING INCENSE
CHANTS
THE CRUCIFIX
WEARING OF RELIGIOUS IMAGES
MYSTICISM
PENANCE, INDULGENCES, AND SALVATION BY WORKS
NUNS
CONVENTS

The Roman Catholic Church has indeed invented numerous "doctrines" that cannot be verified in the slightest sense with Scriptures. Sure there are a couple that if one was to twist Scriptures could "appear" to be of God. But when the full context of the Scriptures are given, even a "babe in Christ" can see the truth before their eyes for it is written that "you cannot decieve the very elect" (See Mat. 24:24) If you are not in the Catholic Church but your church embraces any or all of the list of inventions above then your church is seen as a Daughter of the "Mother."

Revelation 17:5, "And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH."

Understand, if you cannot explain the above doctrines being embraced in your Church with your Bible. Then you must admit that this verse speaks unto you this day...

1 Timothy 4:1, "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;"

If you choose to ignore the simple truth it is only because you have embraced the lie for so long that you have become deaf to the Holy Spirit as did Ephraim...

Hosea 4:17, "Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone."

The Lord saw that Ephraim continued to ignore the truth he was sharing with him. Therefore the Lord LEFT Ephraim alone. Now that the Holy Spirit has left, the lie of Satan will be so embraced that it will appear as truth to even those that would say "Lord, Lord."

Matthew 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

They thought they were Christians. They appeared as Christians to many. They did many wonderful works in His name as does the Roman Catholic Church and many other Churches embracing her "doctrines of devils." But what was it Jesus said that day to those that the whole world thought were Christians...

Matthew 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Are you sure the Church you embrace is seen by the Lord thy God as His Church? Or does the above list of "invented lies of Satan" open your eyes and make you heart pound within your chest in fear? The Holy Spirit will not continue to warn you day in and day out my friend. Sooner or later, like Ephraim, you will have heard His voice for the last time...

2 Thessalonians 2:10-12, "And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness."

And when you ignore Him, you will be open to the strong delusion that has drawn you away in the first place.It will appear as "of Him" when in fact is it of Satan. Keep in mind, if you CANNOT verify what your Priests, Pastors, or Preachers proclaim from the Word of God, then it is NOT of God. It is actually that simple...

Isaiah 8:20, "To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them."

Truth is truth!

...Nicholas