The term "cult" first appeared in English in 1617, derived from the French culte, meaning "worship" which in turn originated from the Latin word cultus meaning "care, cultivation, worship."  .......... New Age cults are founded on belief in the “You are God” philosophy, in power through internal knowledge, wanting to know the future, or find the quick fix. Often the leader presents herself or himself as mystical, an ultra-spiritual being, a channeler, a medium, or a superhero.  .......... The academic study of new religious movements is known as new religions studies (NRS). The study draws from the disciplines of anthropology, psychiatry, history, psychology, sociology, religious studies, and theology. (Google)

How to Start a Cult

Cults in America

What Cults Tell Us About Ourselves

Cults Explained

Lesser Known Cults

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Connect or Die: The Surprising Power of Human Relationships | Starla Fitch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-WwsALhH04

Do Humans Need To Socialize?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCbpFKX6WCA

Social Well Being - Importance Of Social Connections - Social Life - Social Interactions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RijQpsWEdrE

Yale Professor Explains Why Humans Need Friendship | Joe Rogan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVW2-3RrMTY

The importance of community

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1GmbpLqKQc

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