ABRAHAMIC CULT: WHAT, WHY AND HOW?Origin and history: Abraham always describes as father of three religions i.e.Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Each one has a claim as a true follower of Abraham'sfaith. Before any further discussion on Abrahamic faith, I would like to describe whyI took the word 'cult' rather than religion for Abrahamic faith? What are thecharacteristics of cult which are assimilate with Abrahamic faith?A cult is a religious group with novel religious beliefs and high degree oftension with the surrounding society. It is difficult to find any perfect definition of'cult' but some characteristics are clearly found in cult practices. These are so similarwith the Abrahamic faith. Excessive glorification of the leader is one of main point ofcultic practices. There is a belief that leader can't be wrong. Leader is omnisciencepersonality. If we compare these characteristics with prophetic concepts of Abraham'sfaith, it is so identical. One more important thing is that voice of dissent, questioningand doubt are discouraged and punished. Belief that the leader and group has onlymethod of discovering final knowledge or truth in all subjects. In these practices onlyends justify the means. There are hidden agendas behind potential recruits. Recruitsand followers are not told everything about leaders and group's inner circle.Aggressive conversion and recruitment practices are found in cults. These are someuniversally accepted characteristics of the cult which are easily found in Judaism,Christianity and Islam.When Abraham first appeared in history at genesis his age was almost ninetythree years. Abraham has no past and no mother. Genesis 2nd verse 26: "when Terahhad lived seventy years, become the father of Abraham, Nahor and Haran." This wasthe first introduction about Abraham in genesis which told us that the Terah was thefather of Abraham. There is an interesting fact that in beginning his name was Abramnot Abraham. The name Abram Hebrew means 'the father of exalted' or 'almightyfather.' Abram abandon his father and native land in the age of seventy five. He.

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