Kairos on the Formation of Cults

The 1960s was a very unique decade because of the many different movements, ideologies, and changes that were going on at the same time. The newer generations were beginning to branch out from the conservative lifestyles of their parents. The 60s were a time of contemporary new ideas, and the beginning of the acceptance of these new thoughts, religions, etc. Many youths found comfort in this new trend of questioning old social norms and actively advocating for change without mush fear of consequences. Varies individuals viciously exercised their first amendment rights mainly in response to many controversial issues such as the Vietnam War, Cold War, and fight for civil rights.  This new exploration manifested itself through music, politics, activism, the "4th Great Awakening" and although not necessarily common, cults. Like many other movements, many of the cults mentioned as well others usually began as their personal response to political, environmental, or social situations. Cult leaders such as Jim Jones and the leaders of the Church of Euthanasia based the formation of their denominations as consequences of being "excluded" from society in certain regards. They believed that they had the best solutions to these issues, although in our eyes they were very perverse and deceptive.