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Does Trumpism meet the definition of a cult?

Does Trumpism meet the definition of a cult?

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A cult doesn't have to be religious or spiritual.

Hi Aristaeus,

As you might have figured from earlier posts, I am not trying to defend Trump here. I also see there is a lot of overlap with a cult. But I also see differences. But let me say it differently. I do understand why people say that it is a cult. Now I say it is more of a movement than a cult. The Nazi party, I think, was a political movement. This is the general consensus. However, there are plenty of people who say that the Nazi Party was a cult. And I am ok with that. It is not a sharp line between this and that. There is a grey area. I am fine with people calling it a cult. I personally think movement is more appropriate. That's all.

But I do agree with you that a cult does not necessarily have top be religious. Spiritual I am not so sure. If you think candles and incense, ok, I go along with you. But it is more than that. The spirituality is expressed to their leader in various ways. And for some this may be incense and candles, but for a redneck from Kansas it is beer and guns. That is his spirituality. But it it is still spirituality. Without it, there is not much left.

Joey
 
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