Because the term cult has assumed a negative and sometimes offensive meaning because of the beliefs and actions of a few highly publicized cults,some researchers now use the term:

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The term "new religious movement" has been adopted by some researchers as a more neutral and less stigmatizing term to describe unconventional or alternative religious groups. This term acknowledges that these groups may not fit within traditional religious categories but avoids the negative connotations associated with the term "cult."

Because the Term Cult Has Assumed a Negative and Sometimes