Are Cultists Honest?

Religion is inherently dishonest

Nope. Looks to me like a cult leader uses religion as a front for their own personal gain. I doubt most people like Jim Jones really believe what they're preaching

They're inherently dishonest because of their need for control over other people. They're just using their rhetoric. They're fully aware of their bs, even if they can convince themselves they deserve to be in control.

I find most people who go out to preach their beliefs are actually genuine believers in what they preach.. 2 weeks ago 2 JW's knocked on my door and i had a half hour conversation with them.. Not the first time i have talked with JW's and probably will not be the last.. The one who did the most talking was clearly genuine and the woman that was with him mostly took a back seat because i think she was pretty new to this stuff..

Anyway i gave him the good old question of who raised the LORD Jesus from the dead and threw a spanner into his doctrinal works.. Maybe a seed was planted, i hope so..

I think that’s a good question. Maybe some do actually believe and they’re just delusional. Others may be running a scam

Read up on Jim Jones

I wonder too. I imagine that it’s a mixed bag.

If I started a cult it would be honest.