One of the most popular type of destructive cults is the religious cult. Religious cults are based around religion and spirituality, with the members led astray by leaders who claim to be an incarnation of a higher, supreme being. Most of these supposed spiritual beings however, depict their true selves through their lavish lifestyles. Political cults can also be known as dictatorships where elections are not permissible, the press is controlled, and all decisions including that to punish or execute any person lies within one person or body. Terrorist groups also come under the category of political cults due to their actions being based around political agendas. After all, only destructive influence can lead a person to sacrifice himself by becoming a suicide bomber to kill thousands and advance any cause.

However, religious cults aren’t the only ones that can be perverted to become destructive. In the coming days, you will learn about destructive cults that are run by therapists.