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Well, honey, the leader of a cult is typically referred to as a cult leader. I mean, it's not rocket science. They're the one calling the shots and brainwashing their followers, so that title seems pretty fitting to me. Just watch out for those charismatic manipulators, they can be a real piece of work.
A small religious community is typically referred to as a cult or sect.
A person who leads a cult is often referred to as a cult leader. They typically have a charismatic personality and use manipulation tactics to gain control over their followers.
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 cult of the dead refers to religious or spiritual practices that focus on reverence and veneration of deceased individuals. Different cultures and religions have various beliefs and rituals associated with honoring the dead, such as ancestor worship or offerings to deceased loved ones.
When you boil it down any religious institution can be considered a cult. Some are more extreme than others. It's all based on personal views.
The term "Akashic" typically refers to the Akashic Records, a concept in spiritual and metaphysical beliefs that suggests a compendium of all knowledge and experiences in the universe. While some groups or individuals may interpret or use the concept in ways that could resemble cult-like behavior, the Akashic Records themselves are not inherently linked to any cult. Whether a specific organization or group around the Akashic concept is a cult would depend on its practices, beliefs, and the dynamics within the group.
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.
A cult is a religious or social style group that possesses deviant or novel beliefs and utilizes such style practices. A cult leader is the head of such a group that possesses influences over other members within the group.
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.
The cult of Dionysus
The cult of Dionysus
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.
A cult has an alternate motive for personal gain and is usually all about the leader's opinion and only profits the hierarchy. A religion is for the better good of a people or civilization, has no alternate motive, but to do good to another for the bettering of their life, without total, or any, selfishness.
The ancient cult met in secret.