Sacred and Profane: How Not to Negotiate with Believers

Sacred and Profane: How Not to Negotiate with Believers — This article on the 1993 Branch Davidian disaster in Waco, TX, profiles religious-as-different and the gap between the secular outlook and certain religious persuasions that can lead to complete disconnect and possible tragedy.  The case study is of particular interest in light of today’s same-sex marriage trend and may be useful for courses in sociology, criminal justice, cults and sects, and religion and society