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From the Archive: Reza Aslan

Exvangelical

CHAPTER

Cult Dynamics and Political Identity

This chapter explores the concept of being 'left behind' through economic and racial anxieties, linking political movements to cult-like behaviors. It analyzes the implications of collective identity and the dangers posed by following a charismatic leader who manipulates truth, ultimately foreshadowing potential violence in the aftermath of disillusionment among followers.

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