Cults & American Culture

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Cults & American Culture

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Jan 7, 2024

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Santa Clara religious studies professor Jim Bennett taught a class on the formation of cults and the history of notorious American cults. Santa Clara University is a Jesuit university located in California.
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Jan 7, 2024

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