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Old 04-07-2004, 01:40 PM
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Most cults, beginning with the Gnostics, claim to have a "secret" knowlege that can only be attained once you've reached a certain level withing the group.

Most of the time there are extra-biblical writings that are given near the same or equal authority to scripture.

Seventh Adventists are a good example of a denomination that seems to teeter back and forth between cult status. Even members can't seem to agree.
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