2 years ago

Cults and What They Consist of

What makes a Cult anyway?

Episode Notes

Join me for an examination of Cults as a concept in general and then we'll look into what types of folks join them, some "recruitment" techniques that they employ, and what some people are willing to do to remove their loved ones from the grasp of whatever movement they believe has overtaken them. It was a topic that I wanted to explore because I feel like it's a subject that doesn't get talked about enough. Do we really know what should be considered a cult? Some answers may surprise you...

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cult | Origin and meaning of cult by Online Etymology Dictionary

Is it a cult, or a new religious movement? | Penn Today

What’s the difference between a religion and a — The Wheeler Centre

Definitions of Cult: From Sociological-Technical to Popular-Negative on JSTOR

(PDF) Clarifying the Cult

What makes a cult a cult?

WashingtonPost.com: The Cult Controversy

How to identify a cult: Six tips from an expert - CBS News

Why the label 'cult' gets in the way of understanding new religions

Why No One Should Ever Use the Word "Cult" | Psychology Today

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