Cults Like Us, Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America
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Jane Borden's "Cults Like Us" delves into the pervasive influence of cult-like thinking on American society.
The book explores how certain belief systems, often rooted in religious extremism or apocalyptic ideologies, can manipulate individuals and shape societal norms.
Borden traces this phenomenon back to the early Puritan settlers, highlighting the historical roots of such thinking.
She examines the psychological mechanisms that make people susceptible to these groups and the lasting impact on individuals and communities.
The book offers a critical analysis of the dangers of unchecked belief systems and their potential to cause harm.
The book explores how certain belief systems, often rooted in religious extremism or apocalyptic ideologies, can manipulate individuals and shape societal norms.
Borden traces this phenomenon back to the early Puritan settlers, highlighting the historical roots of such thinking.
She examines the psychological mechanisms that make people susceptible to these groups and the lasting impact on individuals and communities.
The book offers a critical analysis of the dangers of unchecked belief systems and their potential to cause harm.
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