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Spirituality and Religion September 2021 |
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| Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda MontellWhat it's about: This thought-provoking guide to cults takes a special look at how such groups use language as a tool and how the modern "language of fanaticism" is making its way outside of religious spaces.
Groups discussed include: Synanon, the Peoples Temple, Heaven's Gate, and followers of controversial social media "spiritual influencers" such as Bentinho Massaro.
Why you might like it: Although the writing in Cultish is both engaging and accessible, the points raised by author Amanda Montell are well-grounded in scholarly research. |
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| Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence by Diana Butler BassWhat it is: An inspiring, candid exploration of the multiple aspects of Jesus and how He can play a variety of different yet complimentary roles in readers' daily lives.
Roles such as: Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence.
About the author: Historian Diana Butler Bass is an independent religion scholar whose previous works include Grateful, A People's History of Christianity, and The Practicing Congregation. |
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| Leaving Isn't the Hardest Thing by Lauren HoughWhat it is: A candid and engaging look at the childhood and later life of author Lauren Hough, who grew up in the notorious group The Children of God (now called The Family International).
Don't miss: Hough's moving reflections on feeling like an outsider (both before and after leaving The Children of God) and her unique perspective on what makes a cult a cult.
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