A lot of people who have a dislike for the LDS church refer to it as a cult. Is it? Well yes, yes it is. :) The literal definition of a cult (according to dictionary.com) is:
4. a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing,person, ideal, etc.
Veneration is to have awe or a feeling of reverence for something. So, the next time somebody refers to the LDS church as a cult, you can proudly say that it is, and then kindly refine their understanding of the definition of what a cult is.
We are bound together by our FAITH in Jesus Christ. We are bound together by our IDEALS to become better, deeper, and happier human beings. We strive to follow the example of Christ in the Bible and Book of Mormon. We are BOUND to our Savior through sacred ordinances and our baptismal covenants. We have feelings of AWE and PROFOUND RESPECT and REVERENCE for our God, and for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We recognize that His atoning sacrifice allows us to return to Him through grace, but that we must show our appreciation and love for His grace by keeping His commandments and striving to be better people. This cult is real, and it is wonderful. To anyone who may be reading this as a nonmember, I urge you to look for the genuine truths of the LDS church, and understand that there are a lot of lies out there about the Mormons. I am always more than willing to answer questions. :) Even if you do not feel it's for you, I plead with you to not spread the lies. We do not seek to undermine other religious groups, nor do we bash on them. I respect any person from any religion who is trying to find God and find happiness. For myself, I have come to find that the LDS church is the closest thing to what I think the afterlife will be like and what I think God is and what He expects from us. I love my cult.
4. a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing,person, ideal, etc.
Veneration is to have awe or a feeling of reverence for something. So, the next time somebody refers to the LDS church as a cult, you can proudly say that it is, and then kindly refine their understanding of the definition of what a cult is.
We are bound together by our FAITH in Jesus Christ. We are bound together by our IDEALS to become better, deeper, and happier human beings. We strive to follow the example of Christ in the Bible and Book of Mormon. We are BOUND to our Savior through sacred ordinances and our baptismal covenants. We have feelings of AWE and PROFOUND RESPECT and REVERENCE for our God, and for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We recognize that His atoning sacrifice allows us to return to Him through grace, but that we must show our appreciation and love for His grace by keeping His commandments and striving to be better people. This cult is real, and it is wonderful. To anyone who may be reading this as a nonmember, I urge you to look for the genuine truths of the LDS church, and understand that there are a lot of lies out there about the Mormons. I am always more than willing to answer questions. :) Even if you do not feel it's for you, I plead with you to not spread the lies. We do not seek to undermine other religious groups, nor do we bash on them. I respect any person from any religion who is trying to find God and find happiness. For myself, I have come to find that the LDS church is the closest thing to what I think the afterlife will be like and what I think God is and what He expects from us. I love my cult.
