What’s the difference between a religion and a cult?

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posted on 2016-09-28, 00:00 authored by Andrew SingletonAndrew Singleton

It's a sometimes blurry line that distinguishes a religion from a cult. Sociologist Andrew Singleton outlines the hallmarks of cults – beyond weird white tunics and multiple wives.

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The Wheeler Centre

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1-1

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eng

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X Not reportable, M Media article

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2016, The Wheeler Centre

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The Wheeler Centre

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Melbourne, Vic.

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http://www.wheelercentre.com/notes/what-s-the-difference-between-a-religion-and-a-cult

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cults religion Scientology 950404 Religion and Society 220405 Religion and Society School of Humanities and Social Sciences 5004 Religious studies

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