The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions (Biblia.com)

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In this essential resource, preeminent cult authority Ron Rhodes explains what cults are, why they are cause for concern, and why in the 21st century, as never before, their numbers and memberships are exploding nationally and worldwide. Drawing on his extensive experience as a cult researcher, Rhodes offers to-the-point, cutting-edge information on twelve major cults and new religions.

Ksatriyas (warriors or rulers), Vaisyas (merchants), and Sudras (laborers/servants). There were also “untouchables” who were forbidden contact with the other groups because they were regarded as impure. Eventually this evolved into the caste system that is predominant in India today. This caste system is based on Hinduism’s belief in reincarnation. One’s social status is dictated by the law of karma.16 Karma comes from a root meaning “to do or act”; karma thus involves the idea that every action

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