Is it a theological cult or a behavioral cult?

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Search for exact term "theological cult" returns a pitiful 1,500 results; a search for the word CULT returns 150million results (also "blue oyster cult"==> over 4million)
"theological cult" is mostly a weasel word so a particular less then direct pastor; (I'm looking your way Dallas Texas); can attempt to back petal and try not to look like a self righteous SOB

North America Oct 2011

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