{"product_id":"unsafe-sects-9781666765069","title":"Unsafe Sects","description":"For some decades American (and other) culture has been obsessed with cults. But what does \"cult\" mean? How should a religious group be identified as a cult? Who joins cults and why? These and other questions are answered in this book. It provides a basic introduction to cults, \"unsafe sects,\" especially from an orthodox Christian perspective. Here readers will also find accounts of the author's personal experiences of cults.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoger E. Olson is emeritus professor of Christian theology at Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous books including \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Christian Theology\u003c\/i\u003e (1999) and \u003ci\u003eThe Mosaic of Christian Beliefs\u003c\/i\u003e (2002). He has taught numerous courses on cults and new religions.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cascade Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50457903366418,"sku":"9781666765069","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_50e87a4b-fbb6-48a4-aab0-f1e6dad945ae.jpg?v=1729945744","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/unsafe-sects-9781666765069","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}