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When a cult's predicted doomsday doesn't happen, what bizarre reaction do the core members usually have?

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When a cult's predicted doomsday doesn't happen, what bizarre reaction do the core members usually have?

When a cult's predicted doomsday doesn't happen, what bizarre reaction do the core members usually have?
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