Quote:
Originally posted by DolphinChicaDDD
I think if someone in very conservative and very religious 1888 constented to join a GLO, I don't know why anyone today would think its 'cult-like'.
|
For a couple of reasons:
1. The amount of secret information, when the Bible says that the secret things belong to God.
2. The requirement of such strong loyalty and giving oaths.
3. Times have changed - there is not the emphasis today there was 115 years ago on religion and Christianity.
4. There are often Biblical and religious references, but not always the follow-up in the actions of the members.
Do I agree that it is cult-like? No. I do think a GLO can be made into an idol if you are giving more time and energy and resources to it than to God, just as money, work, or even grades can be made into idols.
Was that a tangent?