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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The purpose of psychological conditioning is to ___________________________.

2. The cult's authoritarianism comes from its _______________.

3. According to Jehovah's Witnesses, hell, the place of fiery torment ___________________________.

4. Satori is defined as ___________________________.

5. Jehovah's Witnesses ________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the appeal of Spiritism?

2. Explain how the cult takes concepts from the Bible out of context?

3. Who assumed control of the Christian Science Church after Mrs. Eddy's death?

4. Why are psychological factors important in the study of cults?

5. Does Theosophy accept the major Christian doctrines?

6. What is the role of personal antagonism as a common psychological trait of cult members?

7. What role did Mary Baker Eddy see herself in?

8. Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the return of Christ has occurred?

9. Did Russell have the background and training that he claimed to have?

10. What is the appeal of the Unitarian Universalist Church?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select the cult that you find most interesting. Explain the major beliefs of the cult and describe what you think your life would be like if you were a member of this cult.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the views of Jehovah's Witnesses and Russell on the return of Christ.

a) When did it occur?

b) How did it occur?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of cults and their effect on the freedom of choice of the individual. Why is indoctrination a factor? Explain this in terms of the psychological traits discussed at the beginning of the book.

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