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What is a Killer Cult? There exists in our society various religions that have been with us for years. Christianity and Buddhism are examples of this. We have all learned to accept these religions and others. We even learn to tolerate the ones that oppose our own beliefs. Yet, the same acceptance is not extended to newer religions and with outlandish beliefs. The majority of us snicker at and do not take these newfound religions seriously. We call these groups 'killer cults.' A cult is a system of religious rites and observances. Moreover, it is a zealous devotion to a person, ideal or thing. There exist cults that keep to themselves, and give its members a sense of belonging and hope that conventional religions cannot seem to give these individuals. Unfortunately, there also exist hostile cults; they are referred to as Killer Cults. Charis