rrmoderator, So it would seem that you do agree that the current LDS church does not meet the criteria of a cult as defined by Robert Jay Lifton, however I do agree that many of the spliter groups from the main LDS church clearly have some cultic tendencies such as Warren Jeffs and his FLDS : 1. Central living leader - The prophet Warren Jeffs 2. Compound living - Yearning for Zion ranch
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

This religious movement founded by Jung Myung-seok has been discussed previously. Unfortunetly there does not appear to be much material on this website regarding this movement despite that fact that it is alledged that Rick Alan Ross was involved in an successful intervention with a former member of this group. The main source of information regarding the inner workings and methods/tactics
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

Both the JW and LDS are now major denominations of Christianity. I feel that referring to them as "Cults" is somewhat degrogatory given the overly negative conotations of the word. Below are some reasons why I feel that this term should not apply to these groups: 1. Both the JW and LDS founders have passed away, therefore there is no living charismatic founder for these two denomi
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"