Jim Jones,the infamous leader of the American new religious movement known as the People's Temple in Jonestown,Guyana,led his followers to mass suicide.This is an example of

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Jim Jones exemplifies charismatic authority, as he inspired blind devotion and obedience from his followers through his eloquence and charisma. The mass suicide is a tragic demonstration of the power and influence that such leaders can wield. Religious conversion (A) refers to an individual's personal choice to adopt a new religious belief or affiliation. A sect (B) is a smaller, offshoot group that separates from a larger religious organization. Religious pluralism (D) refers to the coexistence of multiple religions within a society or community.

Jim Jones,the Infamous Leader of the American New Religious Movement