Cult Imagery

Cult Imagery

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Final Step: Assimilation

The last step in starting a cult is assimilation. Assimilation is when an individual begins to adopt the psychological and social characteristics of a group. To begin this process you must begin to separate the doubters and find a humiliating punishment for disobedience. You must lead your followers with an iron fist and show them that your word is law. You must never tolerate anyone challenging your authority and they must be dealt with properly. This shows the other followers what will happen to them if they even think about following suit. The followers must watch the punishment for this process to be effective. Some examples of acceptable forms of punishment include lapidation, live burial, ostracizing, whipping, the stretch rack, removal of extremities, and complete isolation from the group depending on severity of their disrespect to the founder. There must be a book of rules that must be followed such as the commandments by the group and anyone caught breaking these rules will also have to suffer the consequences. Some examples of rules for your book include never be late for sermon, never question the founder, designated curfew times and meal times, and also a dress code. Upon completion of these steps you will have a fully functioning cult to use at your disposal.

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