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> The academic usage of the word cult is quite different than the common usage, the common usage is the one that has relatively recently acquired a deragatory m
by shripadk 6y ago
> The academic usage of the word cult is quite different than the common usage, the common usage is the one that has relatively recently acquired a deragatory meaning.
Words used for non-Abrahamic Religions: Myth, Legend, Cult, Folklore, Pagan, Heathen, Infidel, Idolator, Disbeliever/Non-believer.
All of these words inherently have a derogatory, racist meaning. This should be classified as racism and is as bad as, or worse than Nazism[1][2] but since 2/3rd of the population follows one of the Abrahamic Religions it is given a pass.
1. Read up on Goan Inquisition https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goa_Inquisition#Persecution_of_Hindus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goa_Inquisition#Persecution_of...
2. Mughal India ~ The Biggest Holocaust in World History: https://www.sikhnet.com/news/islamic-india-biggest-holocaust-world-history https://www.sikhnet.com/news/islamic-india-biggest-holocaust...
- cercatrova 6y agoWhy don't we start calling all religions cults instead. That would solve the problem of word usage you're talking about.