What was the name of the cult Shoko Asahara founded?
Sunrise Sect
Divine Truth
Aum Shinrikyo
Nirvana Network
Answer
Aum Shinrikyo, founded by Shoko Asahara, was a cult that gained notoriety for its involvement in several heinous acts, including the infamous 1995 sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway system. The group's beliefs blended elements of Buddhism, Hinduism, and apocalyptic prophecies, and Asahara proclaimed himself as the sole conduit to salvation.
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