Show of Hands

a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion 

Question: "What is the definition of a cult?"

Answer: When people hear the wordcult, they often think of a group that worships Satan, sacrifices animals, or takes part in evil, bizarre, and pagan rituals. However, in reality, a cult rarely involves such things. In fact, a cult, in the broadest sense of the word, is simply a religious system with particular rites and customs.