American Cults

<b>America has spawned hundreds of cults. Charismatic leaders periodically burst into the news for the most awful of reasons. We are awash with stories of brainwashed members' struggles to leave. Meet the messianic leaders see the indoctrination and manipulation look at their beliefs and read the stories of some of America’s most notorious eccentric and unusual cults!</b>
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From false religions and offshoots of traditional religions to political financial sexual and hate groups <i><b>American Cults: Cabals Corruption and Charismatic Leaders</b></i> looks at 40 groups and leaders including their histories deceits manipulations and twisted ideologies. Some rely on systems of obedience submission and dependency. More than a few have mystifying beliefs. Others are dark and murderous. You’ll encounter curious bizarre and sometimes upsetting stories of … 
 
</p><li><i>Charming manipulative and exploitative leaders</i>-Jim Jones Jim Baker David Berg David Koresh and many many others.
</li><li><i>The breakaways from traditional religions</i>—Father Divine and the Peace Mission Jehovah’s Witnesses the Westboro Baptist Church the Gospel of Prosperity and many more.
</li><li><i>Political Ponzi metaphysical and science schemes</i>—the cult of the scientific method pyramid schemes political cults the Unification Church and much more.
</li><li><i>Aliens extraterrestrials and the cosmos</i>—Church of Scientology Raëeuml;lians and Heaven’s Gate to name a few.
</li><li><i>End-times and doomsday cults</i>—rapture beliefs Edgar Cayce the Ant Hill Kids and more.
</li><li><i>Racial radical and social media cults</i>—QAnon Ku Klux Klan Oath Keepers Antifa and others. 
</li><li><i>Sex perversity and submission</i>—NXIVM Sullivanians Rajneesh and many more.</li>
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<i><b>American Cults</b></i> looks at why America is such a fertile ground for cults how some people got caught in their webs and how some managed to escape! With more than 120 photos and graphics this tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography provides sources for further exploration and an extensive index adds to its usefulness.</p>