It was good to read this post! Not only to get to know you, but also to get an idea of what you wrote before. I just randomly read the text:
Don't be fooled, brother: how to recognize a cult
It's really a very interesting subject you raise there. I believe that today there abound false prophets and so many religions because in man there is a need to believe. Man needs to believe in a higher power in order to feel saved and for him to "direct" his life. I believe that in the North American culture this type of sects or groups have predominated also because of the mentality, because of some roots that are difficult to pull up. I agree with you on many things! Greetings