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SUMMARY:What is a “Cult?” Understanding Controversial New Religious Movements
DESCRIPTION:The word “cult” is frequently used in the media as a pejorative term. It refers to a dangerous and often violent fringe religious group that promotes beliefs\, values\, and practices that clash with mainstream culture. This program will outline the emergence of the discourse on “cults” in 20th century America and the role of the media in popularizing this term. We will discuss the divisive psychological theory of brainwashing promoted by anti-cult activists\, the public perception of charismatic “cult leaders” such as Jim Jones and David Koresh\, and the role of the academic study of religion in helping us better understand controversial religious movements. \nOri Tavor is a Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies and Director of the MA Program at the department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations\, the University of Pennsylvania. He studies the history of utopian thought\, new religion movements\, and the intersection between religion and the state. \nAttend this program in person in the Education\, Philosophy and Religion Department\, or view it live on Zoom by registering at https://tinyurl.com/2233w4wr
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