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==Historical groups considered cults==
==Historical groups considered cults==
* the Branch Davidians - Christian cult based in Waco, Texas whose members perished in a confrontation with the DEA
* Branch Davidians - Christian cult based in Waco, Texas whose members perished in a confrontation with the DEA
* the Order of the Solar Temple - Christian cult whose members committed mass suicide
* Order of the Solar Temple - Christian cult whose members committed mass suicide
* the Manson Family - [[New Age]] cult led by Charles Manson
* Manson Family - [[New Age]] cult led by Charles Manson
* NXIVM - Sex trafficking cult whose leaders were arrested
* NXIVM - Sex trafficking cult whose leaders were arrested
* Heaven's Gate - UFO cult whose members committed mass suicide
* Heaven's Gate - UFO cult whose members committed mass suicide