Research Report on a UFO cult

Description

For the major essay of this course you are expected to prepare a a research report on one of the so-called UFO cults. These are religious movements that operate based on the belief that extraterrestrials are advanced beings who are either creators of humankind or morally advanced enough to provide us with teachings that direct us in the right path. Some of these cults await the arrival of extraterrestrials who they believe come to the rescue of humankind from the evil of war, famine and nuclear calamity.  Before getting started with writing of your essay, please note the following:  (1) If you are unsure about your choice of the UFO cult, feel free to contact me and I will help you out.  (2) Your essay must contain the answer to the majority of the following questions but note that you cannot list the responses to these answers in a bullet form and submit it as your essay: (a) When and where the cult of your choice formed? (b) What are their major beliefs? Discuss one or two particular rituals. (c) Are they still active? If so, in what countries. What is their reported number of membership? Do they have members and/or representatives in Canada? (d) Given the fact that many of these cults rely on the belief in the existence of life on planets in the solar system, how have the recent discoveries about the conditions of other planets in the solar system resulted in the modification of their beliefs. (e) By looking at the websites of these cults, examine their response to the current global pandemic. Note that some of them might not have responded but I know of at least two of these cults who have actively responded to the pandemic.  (3) Your essay must be 1200 (+/-20) words, excluding the references. The font must be Times New Roman, 12 pt.   (4) References must be in MLA format with in text referencing