Throughout history, humanity has been fascinated and horrified by the existence of cults. These secretive groups, often shrouded in mystery and controversy, have left a dark mark on societies ...

Those who followed the headlines between the 1970s and '90s may recognize the name, as the addiction-recovery-community-turned-cult led by Charles E. "Chuck" Dederich was once one of the largest ...

That’s something Jim Willis tries to uncover in “American Cults: Cabals, Corruption, and Charismatic Leaders.” And he begins by pointing out that religious zealotry is as American as apple pie.

Another infamous cult that sadly ended in mass suicide was the Peoples Temple—known for the Jonestown Massacre. The Guyana-based cult made international headlines when, on November 18, 1978 ...

What’s the difference between a cult and a church? Often, it depends on where you stand. To the believers inside, their religion provides guidance and security. To the suspicious outside, tha… ...

“American Cults: Cabals, Corruption, and Charismatic Leaders” by Jim Willis; Visible Ink Press (368 pages, $54.95) ——— What’s the difference between a cult and a church? Often, it ...

W hat's the difference between a cult and a church? Often, it depends on where you stand. 'American Cults' shows how religious zealotry is a huge part of U.S. history ...