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List of purported cults

(Redirected from Cult homicides)


This List of purported cults lists a number of groups that:

  1. have been referred to as a "cult" directly by a source;
  2. have been referred to as a "sect" directly by French-language sources or by sources from the United Kingdom;
  3. have been in existence within the last 50 years;

Groups are arranged by the "width of consensus" of the sources: Widest consensus, Decreasing consensus and Narrowest application, in descending order. Within these "cohorts" groups are arranged alphabetically.

Not included in this list are personality cults (heads of state), fancults of popular culture, and groups that don't have actual followings (fictional or self-nominated groups).

Because the terms often have a pejorative meaning, its application to specific groups is controversial. The definitions and common use of the term are examined in depth at the article on cults.

Very few groups or organizations are willing to accept the label of "cult," and a number of groups have vehemently resisted such a classification.

Contents

Sources

Widest consensus

Decreasing consensus

Narrowest application

Widest consensus

Italy
Waco, Texas
Denver, Colorado, Jerusalem, Israel
Rancho Santa Fe, California
Los Angeles, California
Uganda
Nairobi, Kenya
Switzerland, Quebec
San Francisco, California, Jonestown, Guyana
  • Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association (BBC)
Philippines
United States
California
Canada
India

Decreasing consensus

Narrowest application

  • The Body of Christ (AKA Attleboro Cult) (SH)
Attleboro, Massachusetts
United States
Ohio

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Last updated: 08-19-2005 10:50:13