Which of the following is NOT said to be a characteristic of cults?
 a
 beliefs are seen by most of society as being strange or unorthodox
 b
 members show unusual or excessive devotion to some person, idea, or thing
 c
 members always believe the leader to be some type of "god"
 d
 leaders use unethical and/or manipulative methods of persuasion and control to advance the goals of the group leaders