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The document discusses the origins and evolution of the term "cult" from a sociological perspective. It began as a neutral term to describe new religious movements but became increasingly negative and subjective in the 20th century due to the rise of anti-cult movements. While scholars now prefer neutral terms like "new religious movement", the popular perception of cults remains largely negative, associating them with criminal behavior and mind control techniques despite a lack of evidence. There is ongoin
- Author
- Mark 馬可 Santiago
- Language
- EN