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Famous Cults of the World

Jones the Writer
3 min readOct 21, 2021

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There are famous cults all over the world, with each one having its own set of beliefs and practices. While some cults are relatively small and unknown, others have millions of followers. Here are some of the most famous cults in the world:

Scientology

The Church of Scientology is a famous cult that was founded by L. Ron Hubbard in 1954. The church believes that humans are immortal beings who have forgotten their true nature, and they aim to help members regain their memories through various courses and counselling sessions.

Hare Krishnas

The Hare Krishnas are a Hindu sect founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1966. They believe in karma, reincarnation, and the worship of the Hindu god Krishna.

Unification Church

The Unification Church is a famous cult founded by Sun Myung Moon in 1954. The church believes that Jesus Christ failed to complete his mission on Earth and that Sun Myung Moon is the second coming of Christ who will unite all people into one global family.

People’s Temple

The People’s Temple was a famous cult led by Jim Jones. The church had over 900 members before they all committed suicide in Jonestown, Guyana, in 1978. Jones believed that the end of the world…

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