In fact, many scholars and scientific works no longer use the word sect to refer to a group that could be considered a non-normative religion, and would therefore be considered like a cult (Olson, 2006). Instead, scholars are looking for alternative words to use, such as “alternative religious movements…fringe religious movements…new religious movements” (Olson, 2006), and others. A study by Olson shows that members of the public gave the word cult a negative meaning. Therefore, any group labeled as a cult is seen as something dangerous and different and people would be uncomfortable with the idea of ​​neighbors joining cult groups (Olson, 2006). Olson's study found that the term new religious movement is viewed in a more positive light than a group labeled a cult (Olson, 2006). Therefore, the use of the word cult in the media may not be fair, as there are obviously preconceived notions about what a cult does and whether a cult is good or bad. When they call a group a cult, the media encourages them to do so. to be hated by the general