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Jonestown Massacre - a well-publicized but rare case
A '''cult''' is a term for a [[religion]] or community of belief that is regarded as illegitimate, heretical, or far outside mainstream beliefs. Although some consider it to be a statement of opinion, "cult" has well-defined meanings.
A '''cult''' is a term for a [[religion]] or community of belief that is regarded as illegitimate, heretical, or far outside mainstream beliefs. Although some consider it to be a statement of opinion, "cult" has well-defined meanings.
Some religions labeled "cults" are dangerous, and in rare but well-publicized cases have proven to be fatal, such as [[Jim Jones|Jim Jones']] group in the late 1970s in Guyana.
Some religions labeled "cults" are dangerous, and in rare but well-publicized cases have proven to be fatal, such as Jim Jones' group in the late 1970s in Guyana (see [[Jonestown Massacre]]).
== Sect vs. Cult ==
== Sect vs. Cult ==