cult - n. a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous

originate - v. to begin to exist

practice - v. to live according to the customs and teachings of (a religion)

role - n. the part that someone has in a family, society, or other group

saddle - n. to cause (someone or something) to have (a problem, burden, responsibility, etc.)

spouse - n. a husband or wife