What does the word “cult” mean? The earliest version of the term can be found in writings from the 1600s. Back then it simply meant “homage paid to divinity” or “offerings to win over ...

At the heart of cult membership lies the need for belonging and meaning. Many individuals who join cults are seeking ...

These are not four small religious bodies that most others would see as ‘strange or imposing excessive control over members’, which is the meaning of 'cult' in English. Instead, the ‘quatre ...