Labeling Desteni as a cult is used in derogatory contextby individuals that have strong beliefs of their own, which are passively challenged by the information that Desteni presents. Such derogatory context is created within isolated groups of anonymous individuals participating on various online bash-boards, creating and sharing gossip or misinformation.
There is no recorded case of physical, psychological, financial or other form of harm that has come to anyone participating within the Desteni group - as this group functions online where those that are interested freely and openly write, share and publish their experiences in relation to the Desteni message and material, without any coercion or persuasion, exclusively by their own will and interest, under their real names and identities taking full self-responsibility for their words and actions.
Contrary to what some claim this group is bunkers. They have claims like for example that suicide is only manipulation of others, but so many more baseless accusation of both religion and psychology and psychiatry without being educated in anyway in these fields. While still using basic psychology to "help" people with outlandish unsubstantiated ideas about reality and life. And that while claiming to me a mental health service. Yeah, right.
Yes it is. It has a leader, Bernard Poolman, who dictates what the members will do. The group isolates it's members from family and friends. Their "supposed goal" is an equal money system for the world. Poolman keeps control of the members by having them "self forgive" themselves, exposing very personal information about their lives. Those that don't agree with the Desteni words, are not welcome on their website or to respond to any member on their personal web pages. Desteni members study an "i process" course, for $200 a month. This goes to Poolman. It's definitely a cult.
Markayla, Desteni, Jazmine, and Eriqua
The Cult of Cult - 2013 was released on: USA: 19 February 2013 (internet)
The Cult was created in 1983.
A cult is a small group of people who follow their own religious beliefs. The leader of the cult is the leader who makes and enforces the rules of the cult.
I don't think Odd Future is an actual cult, but they seem to have gained a cult-like following; wouldn't classify them as a cult, still.
During the Greco-Roman culture there were three religions that were most popular. They were the cult of Isis, the cult of Cybele, and the cult of Mithra. Christianity and Judaism were also prominent among the monotheists.During the Greco-Roman culture there were three religions that were most popular. They were the cult of Isis, the cult of Cybele, and the cult of Mithra. Christianity and Judaism were also prominent among the monotheists.During the Greco-Roman culture there were three religions that were most popular. They were the cult of Isis, the cult of Cybele, and the cult of Mithra. Christianity and Judaism were also prominent among the monotheists.During the Greco-Roman culture there were three religions that were most popular. They were the cult of Isis, the cult of Cybele, and the cult of Mithra. Christianity and Judaism were also prominent among the monotheists.During the Greco-Roman culture there were three religions that were most popular. They were the cult of Isis, the cult of Cybele, and the cult of Mithra. Christianity and Judaism were also prominent among the monotheists.During the Greco-Roman culture there were three religions that were most popular. They were the cult of Isis, the cult of Cybele, and the cult of Mithra. Christianity and Judaism were also prominent among the monotheists.During the Greco-Roman culture there were three religions that were most popular. They were the cult of Isis, the cult of Cybele, and the cult of Mithra. Christianity and Judaism were also prominent among the monotheists.During the Greco-Roman culture there were three religions that were most popular. They were the cult of Isis, the cult of Cybele, and the cult of Mithra. Christianity and Judaism were also prominent among the monotheists.During the Greco-Roman culture there were three religions that were most popular. They were the cult of Isis, the cult of Cybele, and the cult of Mithra. Christianity and Judaism were also prominent among the monotheists.
The cult of Dionysus
The cult of Dionysus
No, the Shakers were a religious sect that originated in the 18th century and are known for their communal living, celibacy, and ecstatic dancing. While they had unique beliefs and practices, they are not considered a cult by most definitions.
The ancient cult met in secret.
The Gorgon Cult was created in 2004.