User:Cairoi/Cults

This list indexes a number of groups that have been referred as to religions once classed as cults.

Some religions, though looked upon as "alternative" at their conception by the mainstream, persist to become established denominations. This creates a situation where some mainstream sources continue to refer to them as cults while others indicate that they should no longer be classed as such.

This list makes no judgement as to whether the groups listed were at any time properly classed as cults or whether they are presently properly classed as established religions. A list of references expressing an opposing view may be found under a List of groups referred to as cults.