Religious Cults

Many religious groups try to spread the word by door-to-door proselytism. In the US, certain evangelical Christian groups and other religions are among the most aggressive and persistent...

The differences between a recognized religion and a cult can be very subtle. Author Michael Shermer lists basic qualities that define a religious cult, as well as the reasons they are so dangerous.

Not all suspicious religious groups fall under the dictionary description given below. Many are much more subtle and hard to readily detect. 6. a religion or sect considered to be false,...

It is surprisingly easy for people to become involved in religious cults. There are a variety of scenarios that can account for the additions in memberships in these groups. One can be born into...

Religious cults are expert at appearing as a legitimate supportive group of people with your spiritual best interests at heart. It is easy for anyone to get caught up in a cult without even...

Most people who find themselves tangled in the ideas and beliefs of a religious cult had no intention of joining a cult. These people are often looking for acceptance, but end up with the wrong...

Dealing with cults hits the core of a family. It can be hard on a family when one family member changes religious faith or beliefs, or marries someone of a different faith. But when a family...

Deprogramming of religious cult members is a controversial topic, primarily because it is often done without the consent of the cult member. Families of cult members often resort to kidnapping...

Wondering if your loved one has fallen prey to a religious cult is a terrifying situation. Though cults rarely use extreme methods that put members in real physical danger, the emotional and...