Are Cults a Serious Threat?

by Katherine Swarts

Book Overview

The collection of essays in this edition discusses the topic of cults. A diverse set of perspectives offers insight into the incidence of violence and mass suicide among cult members, and society's negative view of small religious groups. Readers will also evaluate whether cults corrupt legitimate religions, whether anti-cult laws are a threat to religious freedom, and how a person's world view may determine what is defined as a cult.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737723580
• ISBN13: 9780737723588
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12