Reply To: Is there any difference between a religion and a cult?

The 3 religions I am familiar with – the Abrahamic ones – are based on interpretations of ancient texts, as such texts have evolved over the years. There is generally lots of room for debate about the texts, and there is little hostility to differing interpretations. Cults are based on recent texts, or recent pronouncements of the cult leader. There is no room for debate, and lots of hostility to dissenters.