When does a cult become a religion? | Notes and Queries

When does a cult become a religion?

• WHEN it progresses from killing its members to killing non-members.

  David Lewin, Oxford.

• Cults are small and generally ignored and despised. Religions are big and generally accepted. Cults grow into religions but the bigotry remains the same. The bigotry then becomes acceptable.

  Phil Edisbury, Wick, UK

• A religion is a cult which has become acceptable.

  Richard., None. UK.