The majority of people have a hazy understanding of what a cult is. However, “cult” is one of those evasive, ambiguous words that is hard to define. In general, strict definitions are either overly broad or too narrow. To further complicate matters, one’s definition of a cult is frequently subjective.
Many have charismatic, dictatorial leaders who feel they have extraordinary prophetic abilities. These leaders frequently make predictions about an impending apocalypse.
The thin line that separates being lured to what seems to be a utopian community from a risky, free-will-robbing group may be the source of our interest in cults, whether they are genuine or fictional. Here are five American cults that have had an unbelievable impact on their followers, sometimes with fatal consequences.
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I found this article to be very well written, with fascinating revelations!
It is a little disappointing, however, that there is no mention of the Jonestown massacre. Any information about James Jones’ cult is excluded.
What?? Article??? All I get are ads upon ads! There is NO article on my screen. I’d like to read it, but I’m not going to fight to read it. Waste of my time.
The author forgot about a dozen other cults. Moon cult for one, then Jim Jones . Lest we forget David Koresh and the Waco massacre. wonder who hires these writers
very interesting!
Yes,Yeshua said do not be decieved
More terrifying than all of these is the cult of those who ignored science, had no common sense and encouraged folk not to wear masks during COVID – now how many deaths did that cause?