The Introduction to Chapter 6 Describes the Strange Logic Manifested

question 23

Multiple Choice

The introduction to Chapter 6 describes the strange logic manifested by members of the Solar Temple Cult,who thought the world was about to be destroyed by fire and that the only salvation was to take a "death voyage" by ritualized suicide to the star Sirius where they would be reborn.In total,74 people died in these cult suicides.This chapter introduction was written to demonstrate that

• A) people will often go to extreme lengths to justify their actions or beliefs.
• B) scientists, like many of us, are fascinated with the macabre, gruesome aspects of life.
• C) cult members are often brainwashed so that they behave irrationally.
• D) cult members usually have a very weak sense of self.
• E) pleasant, smart, reasonable people are seldom drawn to cults.

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