Is There Any Difference Between a Cult and a Religion?

You've heard the term "cult" before. It conjures images of authoritarian leaders and sheep-like followers. Many people claim that some religious groups are not religions at all...but rather..."cults." But is there any real difference between a "cult" and a "religion?"Check out Ground Up Religion!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSXrzv0LYzE&t=259sTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastHere are some articles to get you started for further research:https://aeon.co/essays/theres-no-sharp-distinction-between-cult-and-regular-religionhttp://religiondispatches.org/culting-from-waco-to-fundamentalist-mormons/https://storify.com/s0s0str1s/not-a-believe-rhttp://jonestown.sdsu.edu/?page_id=30774Photo Attributions:Artemis of Ephesus: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Artemis_of_Ephesus_MAN_Napoli_Inv6278.jpgJapan mormon temple: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Sapporo_Japan_Temple#/media/File:Sapporo_LDS_Temple_1.jpgBrazil mormon temple: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Campinas_Brazil_Temple#/media/File:Templo_M%C3%B3rmon_-_panoramio_(4).jpgSpanish mormon temple: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Madrid_Spain_Temple#/media/File:000079_-_Madrid_(2287529869).jpgChurch of St. Symeon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Saint_Simeon_Stylites#/media/File:Church_of_Saint_Simeon_Stylites_17.jpgHasidic family: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hasidic_Family_Scene_-_Borough_Park_-_Hasidic_District_-_Brooklyn_-_New_York.jpgAmish family: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Amish#/media/File:Amish_-_On_the_way_to_school_by_Gadjoboy-crop.jpgAmish buggy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish#/media/File:Lancaster_County_Amish_03.jpgSpecial Thanks to our Patrons on Patreon!: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices