The rise of religious cults and sinister sects has been a disturbing phenomenon of the twentieth century that has continued past the millennial rumblings of the apocalypse approaching. This book examines the prophecies and practices of these controversial groups, the essence of their appeal and the experiences of those who were once members.

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