Use either definition of "cult," it comes down to the same thing when referring to organised religion.
Personally, any organisation that gets a federal exemption from compulsory education makes me very nervous. Google Wisconsin v. Yoder, 406 U.S. 205 (1972) if you are curious.
A person's religious beliefs demand no more respect from me than their personal belief that they look good in a bikini or speedo. Delusion is delusion, and as such, will receive no deference from me.
Surmise that the waitress heard some folks talking, or maybe a youth experimenting with Rumspringa checked it up on the intertubes.
Point of Clarification:
Am not trying to harp on the Anabaptist Church. I truly dislike all of them.
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