By no means do I want to talk bad about the members of my now ex church. They are one of the most genuine honest loyal people I've ever known. They really do strive to live life EXACTLY according to the Bible and are honestly the most kind people I've ever met.

I just want to ask if this sounds cultish or not. I will be as vague as possible so I won't give anything away.

We have to put in hours every week, if we went a couple of months without doing so we would be called inactive and have an intervention.

It was recommended to engage in church activities on the daily. Church activities would most likely be around 4 times a week but if you have great faith you do so daily.

It was advised to stay away from people who are not from our church as they could be bad influences that could stray us, that included family members. However the communication we did have with them was so we could bring them into the church. You should also marry within your church. If you marry an outsider you won't be in good standing with the group. You should strive to be a great spouse to bring your partner into the group.

If we did anything that went against our church we would be talked to, if it was something serious we would lose church privileges and it would be announced in church so the others would know to keep their distance since we were now not in good standing with God.

We were warned to stay away from any media, books, and material that spoke negatively about our church.

The church claimed to be the one and only true religion in the eyes of God.

Our clothes were very monitored so we wouldn't be a temptation to other members and risk them having a dirty conscience or commit sin in their hearts and mind. If they did, we would be just as guilty because we tempted them

No sex before marriage. If you were to commit the sin, it is advised you either stop or you'll be excommunicated or expected to the person so you're not living in sin.

No tattoos or piercings. No dying your hair unnatural colors.

If you don't attend church , you'll be called to see if you're ok. If you miss a couple you have to give a reason why. If you travel too much you'll be intervened since it's preventing you from attending church functions. You have to put church above EVERYTHING else.

You will be shunned by members if you leave. If your parent/child/family member gets excommunicated you are expected to cut ties completely with that person. If you live under the same roof, you're expected to have the most minimal relationship with them.

Members are not allowed to question authority.

If you commit a sin it's said you don't have enough faith or their heart isn't right.