No one understood Mia. She never wanted to be part of this. She had alway rebelled against Edenton since she arrived there. But, Mia did not understand how dangerous this town in South America really was. She never wanted to followed any of the rules, but breaking them came with horrible consequences. Mia continue to daydream of what life is like outside of the Flock. She always feels trapped by the armed guard on the outskirts of the town. But, when a mysterious boy named Gabe arrives at Edenton, Mia finally sees her chance to escape this life. A bond grows between these two as their plans to escape becomes a reality. But, when these two discover secrets of this society, they decide to return to their cult to save those who mean the most to
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New age Cults are based on the philosophy “You are god.” Normally people would think that the leader would be “you.” But normally in these types of cults the leader is mystical-type person. This could include Mediums, Superheros and the like. Also The “Members rely on New Age paraphernalia, such as crystals, astrology, runes, shamanic devices, holistic medicine, herbs, spirit beings, or Tarot or other magic cards. Practices and influence techniques: magic tricks, altered states, peer pressure, channeling, UFO sightings, “chakra” adjustments, faith healing, or claiming to speak with or through ascended masters, spiritual entities, and the like” (Categories of Cults). There are also cults that focus on Psychotherapy, human potential, mass transformational cults. These cults usually focus on Personal transformation and improvement. The leader is usually refers to himself as being a SUPER-therapist. They are normally self proclaimed and as being omniscient, or all knowing. Many of the cults involve Altered states. This could eithe be done by hypnosis or even drugs. They also do group encounter sessions where these member see to experience things. These people are also know to do dream interpretation and to verbally abuse their …show more content…
Ont of the most known ones ins the Occult, satanic, or black-magic cults. These belive in supernatural powers and/or worship of the devil. The leader often calls himself “Evil incarnate” or possible the devil in human form. The Racice often include tattooing, scarring, acts of violence, and special rituals. These could include sacrifice of animals and in a few cases humans. They are also known to physically and sexually abuse either members and outsiders. This is one of the most dangerous cults. There are also Political, Racist, and Terrorist Cults. Their leader is known as “all powerful”. And these members usually appear to be armed. They tend to use these weapons to get rid of enemies or the supremacy of one kind of people or race.
People’s Temple has been know as a dangerous cult for many reasons. They are often referred to as Apostolic Extremist. Their leader is Jim JONES. They are also know to use much force to control their members. This cult is most famously know for the incident at Jonestown, November 18, 1978. There was commited a mass suicide of 909 members. One third of this amount was children. Many “Former members described being forced to give up their belongings, homes and even custody of their children. They told of being subjected to beatings, and said Jones staged fake “cancer
New age Cults are based on the philosophy “You are god.” Normally people would think that the leader would be “you.” But normally in these types of cults the leader is mystical-type person. This could include Mediums, Superheros and the like. Also The “Members rely on New Age paraphernalia, such as crystals, astrology, runes, shamanic devices, holistic medicine, herbs, spirit beings, or Tarot or other magic cards. Practices and influence techniques: magic tricks, altered states, peer pressure, channeling, UFO sightings, “chakra” adjustments, faith healing, or claiming to speak with or through ascended masters, spiritual entities, and the like” (Categories of Cults). There are also cults that focus on Psychotherapy, human potential, mass transformational cults. These cults usually focus on Personal transformation and improvement. The leader is usually refers to himself as being a SUPER-therapist. They are normally self proclaimed and as being omniscient, or all knowing. Many of the cults involve Altered states. This could eithe be done by hypnosis or even drugs. They also do group encounter sessions where these member see to experience things. These people are also know to do dream interpretation and to verbally abuse their …show more content…
Ont of the most known ones ins the Occult, satanic, or black-magic cults. These belive in supernatural powers and/or worship of the devil. The leader often calls himself “Evil incarnate” or possible the devil in human form. The Racice often include tattooing, scarring, acts of violence, and special rituals. These could include sacrifice of animals and in a few cases humans. They are also known to physically and sexually abuse either members and outsiders. This is one of the most dangerous cults. There are also Political, Racist, and Terrorist Cults. Their leader is known as “all powerful”. And these members usually appear to be armed. They tend to use these weapons to get rid of enemies or the supremacy of one kind of people or race.
People’s Temple has been know as a dangerous cult for many reasons. They are often referred to as Apostolic Extremist. Their leader is Jim JONES. They are also know to use much force to control their members. This cult is most famously know for the incident at Jonestown, November 18, 1978. There was commited a mass suicide of 909 members. One third of this amount was children. Many “Former members described being forced to give up their belongings, homes and even custody of their children. They told of being subjected to beatings, and said Jones staged fake “cancer