as in religions
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
an ancient cult that centered on the worship of the earth as the source of all life
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Diamond stars as Sister Meagan, a nun and journalist with the Catholic Guardian newspaper who takes a special interest in crimes and cults.
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Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Cults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cults. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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