Each year, hundreds of North Americans join one of the
increasing, estimated 3000 unorthodox religions that exist
across North America. The increasing number of cults, to date
in North America, is due to the fact that cults are a social
movement that attempts to help people cope with their perceived
problems with social interaction. Cult recruiters target those
who perceive themselves as different from the rest of society,
and give these individuals the sense of belonging that they
crave. …
