Conclusion

Cults are the result of fear and paranoia, a way to combat one’s deepest insecurities. Men and women flock to cults for an escape from their past, a place to feel needed, and a home with a maternal or paternal figure who will allow them to live a liberated life free from societal constraints. But, along with this unrequited freedom comes the harsh reality of a world with rules that only benefit one individual, the leader. This world is packed with abuse both emotional and physical. Cult leaders take the mold of their followers and shape it to fulfill their needs, not thinking of the person they lose in the process. The heart, the soul, and everything that makes that person who they are becomes lost in translation and they become just like every other member. Acting against their will to accomplish a mission for someone else, hoping to find themselves in the process. Cults are a way to wash out the individuality of a person, leaving them broken and even more lost than before.