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What is a “Cult?” Understanding Controversial New Religious Movements
Mon, April 7, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
The word “cult” is frequently used in the media as a pejorative term. It refers to a dangerous and often violent fringe religious group that promotes beliefs, values, and practices that clash with mainstream culture. This program will outline the emergence of the discourse on…
Egg Hunt
Tue, April 8, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and hunt for eggs. For children. Ages 3+
From Kelpius to the Rod of Iron: Cults and New Religious Movements in Pennsylvania
Tue, April 22, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
The state of Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia are home to a diverse array of churches and religious organizations. This program will outline the history of some of the most famous religious monuments of our region. We will begin in the 17th century with the figure of Johannes Kelpius, a…