"extremist" a cult may seem, and often how effective they are. Some of the more extreme groups will demand that their members cut all ties with family members outside of the cult, thus creating a complete dependence on the cult and its community. Some will require them to endure hours of labor-intensive work to show their "dedication," which deprives them of sleep and increases their susceptibility.
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To me, death is not a fearful thing. its living that's cursed
Another tactic used by leaders to maintain their following is the deliberate induction of fear, guilt, and also pride. They capitalize on the humanistic tendency to separate humanity into groups of "us versus them" by developing their own language, signals, and rituals that make them different and in their eyes, superior, which is a powerful feeling. All cults use these tactics, depending on how strictly they are regulated and enforced decides how "extremist" a cult may seem, and often how effective they are.
intriguing to all types of people to have some sort of explanation for the wonders that often seem unattainable. They are especially attractive to those who may be feeling like they are lacking in fulfilment in a certain aspect of their lives, cults are very good at making it seem like they are the solution. This is why we see people from all walks of life looking to join; their members span across ethnic groups, ages, genders, professions, and social classes.
While these aspect act as pull factors, most cults use very powerful psychological tactics to keep their members there. The attempt to stop any individualistic or critical thinking in the minds of their members; they want to "break and remake" each of them so they feel as if they owe complete loyalty to the group and its leaders. This process, usually beginning upon a member's initial joining, involves introducing a sacred creed that the members must live by, confess to, and live as a subordinate under. This is how leaders ensure and control purity. Another tactic used by leaders to maintain their following is the deliberate induction of fear, guilt, and also pride. They capitalize on the humanistic tendency to separate humanity into groups of "us versus them" by developing their own language, signals, and rituals that make them different and in their eyes, superior, which is a powerful feeling. All cults use these tactics, depending on how strictly they are regulated and enforced decides how "extremist" a cult may seem, and often how effective they are. Some of the more extreme groups will demand that their members cut all ties with family members outside of the cult, thus creating a complete dependence on the cult and its community. Some will require them to endure hours of labor-intensive work to show their "dedication," which deprives them of sleep and increases their susceptibility.
- Jim Jones, Cult Leader