Hinduism in India or Roman Ratholicism in Spain fall into church cult or sect category?

That’s a thoughtful question, and it helps to clear up some common confusion. Hinduism in India and Roman Catholicism in Spain generally do not fall into the category of cults or sects; they are considered major religious traditions within their respective societies. Hinduism is an ancient, broad way of life with many philosophies, practices, and schools of thought, but it doesn’t have a central authority or a single structure that defines it as a sect. Similarly, Roman Catholicism in Spain is part of a global, established religious institution with long history, public practices, and widespread social presence. The terms “cult” or “sect” are usually used for smaller, newer, or more closed groups that exist on the margins of a larger religion or society. Since Hinduism and Roman Catholicism are deeply woven into culture, history, and public life in those regions, they are understood as mainstream religions rather than cults or sects.