American Cult: A Graphic History of Religious Cults in America from the Colonial Era to Today
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Book Synopsis: From its earliest days, America was a home for spiritual seekers. In 1694, the religious tolerance of the Pennsylvania Colony enticed a Transylvanian monk and his forty followers to cross the Atlantic. Almost two hundred years later, a charismatic preacher founded a utopian community in Oneida, New York, that practiced socialism and free love. In the 1960s and ’70s, a new generation of seekers gathered in vegetarian restaurants in Los Angeles, Satanic coffee shops in New Orleans, and fortified communes in Philadelphia. And in the twenty-first century, gurus find their flocks through self-help seminars and get-rich-quick schemes. Across the decades, Americans in search of divine truths have turned to unconventional prophets for the answers. Some of these prophets have demanded their faith, fortunes, and even their very lives. In American Cult, over twenty cartoonists explore the history of these groups with clarity and empathy—digging deep to find the human stories within.
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Step into the captivating world of American Cult: A Graphic History of Religious Cults in America from the Colonial Era to Today. Discover the untold stories of spiritual seekers who have shaped America's history from its earliest days. From the Transylvanian monk who crossed the Atlantic in 1694 to the charismatic preacher who founded a utopian society in Oneida, New York, this book vividly explores the diversity and intrigue of these unconventional prophets.
With over twenty talented cartoonists, American Cult delves into the lives of these seekers with remarkable clarity and empathy. You'll be engrossed as they uncover the human stories that lie at the heart of these movements. Gain deep insights into the religious tolerance of the Pennsylvania Colony, the socialist experiments in Oneida, and the countercultural fervor of the 1960s and '70s.
American Cult is not just a book about cults; it's a fascinating journey through America's spiritual landscape. Uncover the motivations, beliefs, and consequences of these unconventional faiths that have shaped our nation's history. Whether you're a history buff, a spiritual seeker, or simply curious about the human experience, this gripping graphic history will captivate and enlighten you.
Don't miss out on this riveting exploration of America's religious cults. Take a deep dive into the captivating stories filled with faith, struggles, and triumphs. To embark on this eye-opening journey, order your copy of American Cult today. Click here to place your order.
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