The Power of Language: Cults, Media, and Public Perception

This chapter explores the impact of language on the perception of cults, discussing how the use of the term 'cult' carries negative connotations and shapes public opinion. It highlights the role of anti-cult advocates and the media in shaping this narrative, as well as the consequences of government intervention in cult incidents such as Waco. The chapter concludes with a call to critically analyze the use of the word 'cult' and its implications on real human beings.