Am I in a cult?

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Am I in a cult?

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Mar 17, 2023

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“I was losing myself”: When Mbali was introduced to a new church through a bible study group she was excited at the prospect of finding a new religious community. But as she became more involved with the church, she began questioning some of their unusual teachings and approaches. It left her asking the question ‘Am I in a cult?’
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Mar 17, 2023

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