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3 Sep 2010

Rev Joy Etwell – Cult versus Religion

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It pretty much universally accepted that the one thing we humans need â€“ want â€“ desire – more than anything else, is LOVE…. Being loved â€“ being accepted â€“ being a part of something bigger than you as an individual gives us purpose and a sense of belonging. Its where we define relationships, togetherness, marriage and even Community.

Its also universally accepted that since we humans walked on this planet, we have been searching for a reason as to why we are here â€“ how did we get here â€“ and who is responsible.
The Meaning of Life â€“ Your Lifeâ€™s Purpose â€“ Why are we here â€“ Who made us? These questions are seemingly eternal yet there are many who tell us they have the answers.

Nothing, it seems, can unite us â€“ and divide us â€“ like Religion. But say the word CULT â€“ and most of us would be together in our distain for such organisations.
Google Religion versus Cult and you will get more than 6 and a half million responses….all trying to make a distinction between the two.

Todays guest grew up in NZ â€“ and was born into a cult. Today she is an out and proud lesbian…who isnâ€™t afraid of throwing her leg of a motorbike wearing full leather gear.
She is also a woman of GOD and the pastor at Melbourneâ€™s MCC. And I bet she has her own definitions of what a cult is…