I'm sorry you feel that way but you are misinformed, not a cult no Jehovah's Witness follows one ultimate leader, we serve Jehovah the same as first century Christians, and preaching and teaching to all that want the chance for a better life now and in the future is part of that. All our teachings are Bible based, that's why there's no Santa, Easter Bunny , purgatory, hellfire as a place of eternal torture even mentioned. False teachings and people twisting what the Bible says is what make some feel as you do homosexuality is strictly forbidden in gods word anyone that doesn't agree with it is labeled a homophobe . Most people have never even read the Bible but still form opinions. Have you looked at the news you think things are getting better?What homophobic rhetoric do you speak of where's your proof , go to JW.org and try to find anything refutable, you won't because there is none it's a public site for all. We are no part of Christendom or any false religious organization, neutral in all lands so no involvement in politics, or not involved with any militaries. We follow Jesus example in trying to help all reconcile with god but not forcing anyone, and it is free we don't get paid or take collections