What Important Differences Distinguish CCC from Sects and Cults?
Religious and governmental leaders in Europe have strongly attacked sects in recent years, rightly alerting the general public to the dangers of illegal activities of a host of new religious groups. While no universally recognized definition exists of a sect or cult, the following characteristics are often discernable. CULTS ESPOUSE RADICAL NEW RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND PRACTICES. □ In contrast, CCC’s doctrinal position is the orthodox Christianity taught by the early Christian church. We do not seek to be “creative” in what we teach and practice; we do aim to be sincere, fresh and relevant in teaching and practicing old truth. CULTS FOLLOW A RADICAL LEADER WHO OFTEN DOMINATES HIS FOLLOWERS. Cult leaders are autocratic, father figures or absolute dictators who make life-changing decisions for their followers without the free consent of the cult’s members. □ Members of CCC, on the other hand, while agreeing to abide by to the church’s constitution, are ultimately accountable to God alone an
