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I would refer you to ICSA's web site, which addressed your concerns: http://icsahome.com/infoserv_respond/faq_whatisacult.asp?Subject=The+Definitiona
There are several variations of the "broken pentagram". http://imgur.com/mza0w This is a pentagram missing the bottom line. It is the logo for the speed metal band Slayer. http://upload.wikimedia
Dear Matt, Thank you for your well considered reply. There does not appear to be a specific inquiry to your reply, so I am assuming you are expanding and clarifying your previous commentary? Your
Dear Matt, Thank you for your kind reply. Before I start it is important to note that much of this discussion is dependent upon an a priori assumption about the meaning of the word term “cult”.
Dear Matt, I love such philosophical considerations, ie. What is Freedom, What is Individuality, What is the Will? These Nature / Nurture quesitons have been debated about for almost a hundered years

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