Cult: A Definition

Feb 052012

Our recent post portraying Mitt Romney as a cult victim disconnected from humanity due to his strict religious upbringing in the LDS caused quite a stir among COG members on Facebook.

There are a couple common themes that come out of the debate between ourselves and two UCG members (one of whom was a former Mormon) that deserve a wider response, and we’ll tackle each one separately. They also ranted about politics and how Obama is destroying America and is trying to prevent them from worshiping how they like. The issue of rightwing extremists in the COG is one we’ll … More

COG Political Compass

Jan 052012

Many denizens of the internet are familiar with the famous Political Compass Test, which charts political views on an x and y axes instead of the traditional left-right continuum. It deepens the process of political labeling, to the extent that’s even important, by adding levels of authoritarianism to ideological values.

It helps to challenge the black and white thinking found among media pundits, idealists and religious fundamentalists and demonstrates people’s beliefs are more complicated than the simple “us vs. them” paradigm usually found in our political discourse.

Making a similar chart for religions can be very difficult, which is … More

ACCOG Builds its Own Town

Jul 252011

It would appear that according to Banned by HWA! we have a new splinter to add to our listing. Here’s our new entry:

 

 

 

 

A Congregation of the Church of God
Official Name: A Congregation of the Church of God
Estimated Membership: 20??? (in Arizona)
Leader: Darryl Henson
Headquarters: Freedonia, Arizona

A Congregation of the Church of God (ACCOG) is run by Darryl Henson and Nelson Nichols, who decided to start their own splinter sects after disagreements over calendar issues during their time with The Church of the Great God.

Henson is building … More