January 1985
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Observes that every major contemporary cult (with the exception of Eastern cults) began in an evangelical church or with a leader from an evangelical background. Similarities between cults and evangelical churches include an overemphasis on subjective experience, expectations of an ideal pastor, an emphasis on guidance and group sharing, and a tendency toward independence. Suggestions are offered to help evangelicals resist cults (e.g., building relationships with Christians from different backgrounds). (0 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)