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Originally Posted by silent_jay
There was no debate on the meaning of the words, you said there was no difference between a religion and a cult, will posted definitions to show you the two are obviously different.
Cult of Christianity: A cult of Christianity is a group of people, which claiming to be Christian, embraces a particular doctrinal system taught by an individual leader, group of leaders, or organization, which (system) denies (either explicitly or implicitly) one or more of the central doctrines of the Christian faith as taught in the sixty-six books of the Bible.
Religion of Christianity: Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recounted in the New Testament. Its followers, known as Christians, believe Jesus to be the Son of God and the Messiah (or Christ) prophesied in the Old Testament - which they share as part of its scriptures with Judaism and they see the New Testament as relating the "Gospel", the message revealed by Jesus.
Clear enough? Or shall I draw you a picture?
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*Draws further off-topic*
I'm hoping you're not serious (Though I believe you are).
You *do* realize why Christianity was labeled a "cult" by the Roman government, right? You *do* realize that Christianity wasn't able to throw off the "cult" moniker until 313 AD, right? You *do* realize that the First Council of Nicaea, whose purpose was to to create the first Christian Doctrine, wasn't held until 325 AD, right (Twelve years after the Roman ban on Christianity was lifted)? You *do* realize that the New Testament, as it is today, wasn't created until the Council of Trent in 1546, right?
As we black folk say, "Nigga' please". Your distinction falls flat on it's face. The difference between a cult and a religion-- Societal views. That's it
*Taken from one of the links Will provided*
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6. a religion or sect considered to be false, unorthodox, or extremist, with members often living outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.
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Doubtful we'll see evidence, other than 'your personal beliefs are outweighed by the beliefs of the government under which you reside'. Yeah that's real proof right there 
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*Laughs to himself*
Some of ya'll TFP'ers can be real hypocrites sometimes. I guess the government's rules/laws/classifications are only valid when they benefit you, huh (Or, I should say, when it's busy restricting religious practices)?
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Originally Posted by willravel
Why is it that atheists consistently know more about religion than theists?
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You don't. Simple