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What is a new religious movement, and why is the study of New Religious Movements in North America important? This book explores these key questions and introduces some of the key theoretical concerns when discussing new religious movements, known more pejoratively as cults.

Among the new religious movements explored in this book are the Church of Scientology, the Branch Davidians, the Nation of Islam, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Topics covered include yoga, contemporary wellness and spirituality, the American Atheist, environmentalism, Covid-19, and the anti-cult movement in America. All of these examples are explored with an eye to answering not only what new religious movements are but why it is important to learn and talk about new religious movements.

Over 75 illustrations are included throughout and each chapter contains suggested further reading and a glossary of key terms and concepts.

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New Religious Movements in North America

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      Publisher Bloomsbury
      Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Published 1 August 2024
      ISBN-13 9781350406674
      978-1350406674
      ISBN-10 1350406678
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      Contemporary non-Christian and para-Christian cults and sects

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      What is a new religious movement, and why is the study of New Religious Movements in North America important? This book explores these key questions and introduces some of the key theoretical concerns when discussing new religious movements, known more pejoratively as cults.

      Among the new religious movements explored in this book are the Church of Scientology, the Branch Davidians, the Nation of Islam, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Topics covered include yoga, contemporary wellness and spirituality, the American Atheist, environmentalism, Covid-19, and the anti-cult movement in America. All of these examples are explored with an eye to answering not only what new religious movements are but why it is important to learn and talk about new religious movements.

      Over 75 illustrations are included throughout and each chapter contains suggested further reading and a glossary of key terms and concepts.

      The chapters in this book were fir

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