fidel_castro said:
I can't believe they have the guts to turn something people hold so close to their hearts into something McDonalds would do with a blind eye.
One cannot help but compare the teachings of Jesus and his humble life with the teachings of the Catholic Institution and the lavish life its clerics lead. Jesus lived a humble life without possessions and called for giving to the poor; “if you have two shorts give one of them to your poor brother”. The Catholic Church is the richest institution in the world and could share its wealth to feed the hunger, to treat the sick, to shelter the homeless, and to improve the lives of millions of poor people. The price of the golden Fisherman’s Ring, customary destroyed at the death of its owner Pope, could alone feed hundreds of hungry children. The costly lavish installment ceremony of the Pope, his golden clothes and crown, and his golden throne are extreme contradiction to the humble life Jesus led.
Source:
http://www.amin.org/eng/uncat/2005/april/apr25.html
You should be made aware that CBS or any ministry related to it is in no way related to the Catholic church. CBS is part of the
Protestant group of Christians who decided they did not want to have anything to do with the Catholic church for many reasons way back in the 16th century. One of these reasons was due to the unfairness in how Catholics treated the poor in the 16th century.
The information in your quote is really upsetting, however, your quote has been put in the wrong direction. CBS has nothing to do with the Pope, the papacy or Catholics.
I say this as a former Catholic of 18 years who recently decided to become Christian.
Also, your definition of a 'cult' could be applied to any religion. All religions have rituals, beliefs and teaching.
However, alot of your quoted definition can't be applied to CBS or Christianity however. For example, CBS does not claim ot heal people, or have curing power, there is no authoriatarian (remember, again CBS is not Catholic), its not esoteric, extremeist nor is it exclusive.