What is a common misconception about cults mentioned in the video?

Understanding Cults and Beliefs

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Cults are legal entities.
Cults are led by pleasant characters.
Cults are groups of people who wear plaid skirts.
Cults are always large organizations.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the video, what is a characteristic of cult leaders?
They are always benevolent.
They are often charismatic but unpleasant.
They are usually elected by the group.
They are always famous.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What societal attitude towards shaming is highlighted in the video?
Shaming people for their nationality is acceptable.
Shaming people for their preferences is common.
Shaming people for their weight is encouraged.
Shaming people for their beliefs is widely accepted.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What philosophical question does William of Ockham raise?
Can God be both infinite and good?
Is the universe infinite?
Is there life after death?
Can humans achieve perfection?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might someone be drawn to join a cult, according to the video?
To gain financial wealth.
To travel the world.
To find easy answers to complex questions.
To become famous.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the speaker's humorous personal 'cult'?
Bronies, fans of My Little Pony.
Fans of Star Wars.
Followers of a famous philosopher.
A group of scientists.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the speaker avoid discussing more famous cults like Scientology?
They are too small to mention.
They have powerful lawyers.
They are irrelevant to the topic.
They are not considered real cults.
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