A shibboleth (a secret language or way of speaking used for identification) isn't unique to cults. Typically the test for a cult is: 1. Secret knowledge 2. E

A shibboleth (a secret language or way of speaking used for identification) isn't unique to cults. Typically the test for a cult is: 1. Secret knowledge 2. Enforced isolation 3. Some kind of leader/living authority Eg, Scientology has their secret books, they will attack you and sue you if you share that secret and they have church elders.