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Sociologists say it is a 'loaded term' imposed by dominant religions, but psychologists say it is a 'descriptive' word that can sound the alarm on abusive groups

The girl was initially charged with making a false police report concerning using a firearm in a violent manner, which is a felony.

The girl was taken into custody after deputies traced the calls to her home in Port Orange.

The girl was taken into custody after deputies traced the calls to her home in Port Orange.

The 11-year-old girl sent false texts claiming that her 14-year-old friend was taken by an armed kidnapper, authorities said.

The 11-year-old girl sent false texts claiming that her 14-year-old friend was taken by an armed kidnapper, authorities said.

Ava Rose Lagone who sent the text, was charged with a felony. The state attorney's office is investigating the case.

Ava Rose Lagone who sent the text, was charged with a felony. The state attorneys office is investigating the case.

Twenty-seven-year-old Catherine Grove is a member of a small, insular, and eccentric church in East Texas. Her parents think she’s being brainwashed. She insists she’s being saved.

I wonder, does the Republican National Committee’s censure of their members show the GOP is a cult? Who could have guessed? The definition of a cult, according to Wikipedia, a cult is: “a social group that is defined by its unusual . . . philosophical beliefs, or its common interest in a particular personality.” Wow. […]