I discover that hardly a week passes that some one does not start a new cult, or revive an old one;
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author observes that new or revived cults emerge with startling regularity, nearly every week.
- In plain terms
- New religious groups seem to start or restart almost every week.
- What can you take from it?
- Cult activity is a frequent and recurring phenomenon.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do new groups form so frequently?
- What defines a cult?
Another view
The observation lacks specific evidence to define what constitutes a cult.
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