To: Persuasion
You asked for the definitions of "cult" and "religion"? Here they are:
Cult:
1.) a. A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader
b. the followers of such a religion or sect
2.) A system or community of religious worship and ritual.
3.) The formal means of expressing religious reverence and religious ceremony and ritual
4.) A usually nonscientific method or regimen claimed by its originator to have exclusive or exceptional power in curing a particular disease
5.) a. Obsessive, especially faddish, devotion to or veneration for a person, principle, or thing
b. The object of such devotion
6.) An exclusive group of persons sharing an esoteric, usually artistic or intellectual interest
Religion:
1.) a. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and govornor of the universe
b. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship
2.) The life or condition of a person in a religious order
3.) A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a religious leader
4.) A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion
As you can see, the "religion" you defend so vociferously is a cult.
To: Morrigan
Cult: a. A Religion or religious sect... It seems to fit both your definitions.
The wording is not, "Freedom of Religion, except for this one or that one."
It is not "Freedom of Religion, except for certain cults."
Their belief in Islam is protected, so long as it does not lead them to break any laws or to threaten the lives of other citizens.
So let me ask you again. What do you believe in? American Principles or getting your own way?
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