They are all technically cults, we just refer to some of them as "religions" instead. Cult is not a dirty word, though it is used as one. Almost everything that has followers in the world can fit one or more of those qualities...

Christianity does fit most of that definition, except:
"a religion regarded as unorthodox"

Generally, Christianity is not considered unorthodox.

There are many religions that would be debatable as to whether or not they're unorthodox, however. I assume from that definition that a cult doesn't need to meet criteria number 4 to be considered a cult - that's only health cults?

Interesting question though.

I think to be defined of a cult it only has to meet 1 of the requirements, not all of them.

Oh, okay. Yeah, I guess that is how dictionary definitions work, eh?

In that case, technically all religions are cults but since the word cult has negative connotations most would not use that word.

Technically, I guess I would be in a Harry Potter cult (from #5).

Lol. Yes, many things count as a cult.

Well I might let you join but you have to give 20% of your income to the cause, okay?

democrats and republicans

I always think of cults as brainwashing people into believing that putting their money into the pockets of those pulling the strings is the right thing to do and that it is what the actively want...

Consumer culture???
Fashion???
Advertising???

Man, we live in a screwed world.