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What historical circumstances in the late 60's and 70's made the emergence of cults and odd spiritual fringe groups so prevalent?

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What sort of punishment would have been considered "cruel and unusual" at the time that we decided against it?

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How prevalent was banishment as a punishment, and why is it no longer in use?

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What historical circumstances in the late 60's and 70's made the emergence of cults and odd spiritual fringe groups so prevalent?	119
What sort of punishment would have been considered "cruel and unusual" at the time that we decided against it?	11
How prevalent was banishment as a punishment, and why is it no longer in use?	1