A Pejorative Term?
Some experts, on all sides of the debate over cults, altogether object to the use of the word “cult,” considering it to be a pejorative term designed to trigger a negative response. Cult apologists, in particular, tend to accuse their opponents of using the term “cult” to convey negative images. However, fact is that while a few people may indeed misuse the term that way, the fast majority of cult experts do not use “cult” in a pejorative way – even though they may well view cults in a negative light.
