by John D. Pierce | Sep 8, 2020 | Opinion
The word “cult” gets tossed around to the point it takes on pejorative meanings. I resist using it, however, when the technical definitions are not met. Strong allegiance to a religious or political leader is not enough to make one a cultist. Therefore, calling the...
by Philip Jenkins | Jul 9, 2014 | Opinion
There has been a sharp decline in public concern (or panic) about dangerous religious cults in the United States in recent years. I believe this might mark a significant social trend, and perhaps even a bellwether for secularization. Throughout American history, a...
by James Browning | Mar 26, 2002 | Opinion
The “Heaven’s Gate” UFO cult horrified the world on March 27, 1997, when 39 members committed suicide. The shockwaves stirred memories of earlier incidents such as the 1993 Branch Davidian debacle in Waco and the 1978 “revolutionary...
