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Are cults illegal?
Cults themselves are not illegal, but certain activities or practices that cults engage in may be illegal, such as fraud, abuse, or manipulation. Authorities may intervene if cults are found to be engaging in criminal behavior or violating laws.
When did cults begin?
Cults have existed for centuries, with notable examples dating back to ancient civilizations. The modern concept of cults began to emerge in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, becoming more prevalent in the 1960s and 1970s with the rise of new religious movements and charismatic leaders.
How many different cults are there in the world?
In answer to the question, there is absolutely no way of knowing how many different cults exist in the world as many are either unknown or practised in secrecy. However, there are many different types of cults that have been formed around various ideologies. There have been cults based on religion, philosophy, politics and even the practise of maintaining horses (Singer, 1992). The question is how many DIFFERENT cults are there in the world. The accepted psychological definition of a cults is a leader or organisation that dominates and dictates an individuals decision making process, usually be professing to have either discovered or been told an ancient wisdom for a better life, by a supreme deity, that is only known to them. The person who replied has chosen to focus on one particular African faith that they clearly have no knowledge of. They provide us with the typically biased stereotypical answer, about the faith of Vodun. Based on this I can only assume their knowledge of this faith is based on the many movies that seem to take delight in portraying it as evil. The faith of Vodun is absolutely NOT a satanic cult, It is an ancient African faith that was initially brought to the colonised countries of north and south America, by the Africans that had been enslaved, which they were forcefully deprived of under quite brutal and savage regimes. As it was illegal to retain any aspect of their own spirituality, within these colonised societies, the Africans chose to secretly practice their faith, by using the Christian deities (saints and angels) as a substitute for the African deities, as they realised the similarity of energies for both sets of deities. I know enough about my own cultural heritage to provide this basic description of Vodun. Ref – Singer, M.T. (1992) Cults in Our Midst. New York: Wiley
What did cults do and why?
Cults typically manipulate and control their members through deceptive practices, isolation, mind control techniques, and charismatic leaders to achieve power and influence over them. They often aim to exploit their followers for financial gain, to satisfy the leader's ego, or to fulfill a particular agenda. Cults create a sense of belonging and purpose for their members while imposing strict control over every aspect of their lives.
How have cults changed over time?
Cults have evolved over time with advancements in technology and communication, allowing for greater reach and recruitment. There has been a shift towards online platforms for indoctrination and control. Cults have also become more sophisticated in their manipulation tactics and ability to retain members through psychological coercion.
How many pages does Deadly Cults have?
Deadly Cults has 248 pages.
How many pages does Cults of Unreason have?
Cults of Unreason has 257 pages.
How many pages does Recovery from Cults have?
Recovery from Cults has 432 pages.
How many pages does Cults in Our Midst have?
Cults in Our Midst has 374 pages.
What are the most dangerous cults in the world?
Christians
How many pages does Cthulhu's Dark Cults have?
Cthulhu's Dark Cults has 256 pages.
Why does the world view Christians as cults?
i beg to differ
How many pages does Nameless Cults - story collection - have?
Nameless Cults - story collection - has 353 pages.
Are there any cults in Canada?
Of course there are cults in Canada. There are cults anywhere!
What do cults want to do to Christianity?
religious cults have put christians in danger many times so they want to destroy it perhaps now.
How many cults are in US?
Hundreds. Literally, hundreds.
What beliefs were active in the roman world at the time of christ?
There were many beliefs in the world at the time of Christ, most of them being the pagan state gods and personal gods. Judaism was, of course, the belief in Judaea and in the Jewish communities worldwide. There were the cults of Isis, Mithras and Cybele, among other local cults in various parts of the empire.
