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Social interaction and acceptance by some social group is listed as number three in German sociologist, Joseph Maslow's, higherarchy of needs. It is just above our base necessities of food and shelter. Wether it be with family or friends most people find an outlet for this basic need of belonging to and identifying with a social group. Throughout history these social groups have defined cultural groups; i.e. families, tribes, states, nations, and races of people. These cultural groups have given rise to varying perspectives on life and the way we should live it. More so, they have resulted in creeds, political philosophies, religion, spiritual sects, and dogma. These cultural movements have produced sub-cultures and counter cultures within the varying cultures themselves. A group that perpetuates the beliefs of a sub or counter culture in any society can be defined as a cult, or rather a group people sharing the same beliefs and or, working toward a common goal. In some of these......

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