There are many social psychological reasons that people might get involved with cults. When evaluating the recruitment processes of past destructive cults such as those of cult leader Jim Jones, it is evident followers were not initially aware of the groups destructive nature. Motives were purposefully concealed during the course of members’ induction. Potential members and enthusiastic followers were showered with compassion and unconditional love. In addition to being blindsided by clever deception and bombarded with love, there are other external situational variables to be taken into consideration from theJonestown cult. For instance, in a historical era of post-war, racial tension and inequality, cult leader Jim Jones......
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