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-While Mary was at the grocery store, a small group stopped her in the parking lot to discuss their religion. She found the group leader very charismatic as he talked about beliefs and practices that were different from any religion that Mary had encountered before. What type of religious group did Mary encounter?

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Mary encountered a cult. A cult is a religious group that has beliefs and practices that are different from or outside the norms of the dominant religion. Some cult leaders are charismatic enough to lead members to the point of murder or suicide, one reason why cults have a strongly negative connotation for most people.

Religious Institute -While Mary Was at the Grocery Store, a Small Group