Nina's Thesis

The stigma that is typically associated with ‘cult’ stereotypes does not adequately represent members of these groups and their reasons for joining. Behind the widely publicized images of head-shaving, kool-aid-drinking, radical drones are people who have found a message of knowledge and certainty that they can connect to on a spiritual level. Although heinous murder sprees and lewd acts of sexual assault by cult leaders are not to be condoned, one must step back from their personal beliefs and respect that ‘freedom of religion’ is not to be confined to solely what ones own morals and beliefs dictate.