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Cults are dangerous, and some have proven to be fatal, such as [[Jim Jones]]'s group in the late 1970s in Guyana.   

Cults are dangerous, and some have proven to be fatal, such as [[Jim Jones]]'s group in the late 1970s in Guyana.   

== "Sect" vs. "Cult" ==

== Sect vs. Cult ==

Strictly speaking, the terms "cult" and "sect" are not synonymous, although some people user the two terms interchangeably.

Strictly speaking, the terms "cult" and "sect" are not synonymous, although some people use the two terms interchangeably.

Although many groups consider themselves "sects," no group considers itself to be a "cult".

Although many groups consider themselves sects, no group considers itself to be a cult.

== Definitions of "cult" ==

== Definitions of "cult" ==