21. Is Your Dentist a Cult Leader? - Ravel

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Defining a cult isn't always as easy as it seems. Whether we're talking about Waco, In-n-Out Burger, or your local dentist, there are questions that we can ask to get us closer to identifying a New Religious Movement. Josh leads us through a discussion of common misconceptions, the difference between a "cult of personality" and a true NRM, and some critical thinking exercises to help us assess groups from the inside and out.Mentioned in the episode: Max Weber on Churches and Sects in North AmericaWild Wild Country on NetflixThe BITE ModelWaco on NetflixThe Rise of Network Christianity by Brad Christerson and Richard FloryBody Ritual Among the NaciremaFollow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieuallenEmily: @RevRettinghouseStephen: @stephenghenningJoin our Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod for $3/mo to join the private Discord community! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod, or shoot us an email at [email protected]. Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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