Virtually all religions are extremely intolerant not only to other religions, but also to deviations in their presentation of the world view. That is why all new religious sects are perceived as opposing movements.
Translated from Latin, the word "sect" means "teaching," and this term denotes a religious group that has its own teaching, its interpretation of religion, and therefore separates itself from the main religious direction. The number of religious sects today has risen sharply, in addition, most modern sects today are considered destructive and even dangerous.
Dangerous religious sects
Despite the fact that some religious sects in history had a culturally influential influence, forming the traditions of the people and turning into positive religious movements (as, for example, Protestantism), most modern sects can be classified as potentially dangerous, because many of them do not just do not correspond secular laws, but even go against them. These are such sects as "Jehovah's Witnesses", "White Brotherhood", etc.
Other sects are destructive, openly calling for violence, worship of the dark forces, etc. ("The Church of Satan"). The devastating effect on people is sometimes not only on the mental, but also on the physical level. The leaders of such movements are perfectly familiar with the psychology of human management. The purpose of such sects is the control over the life of other personalities, submission to the stated doctrine, as well as to leaders and leadership. In addition, one of the main goals of modern sects is enriching and satisfying the ambitions of a narrow circle of people through the means of the network marketing system (the number of people involved is directly proportional to your place in the hierarchical system). To this end, brochures are issued, and sects try to convert (or, rather, recruit) as many people as possible on the streets. Even one success out of a hundred guarantees the continuation of the case.
Classification of religious sects
There are many classifications of existing sects on certain grounds:
1. By the time of occurrence:
- Classic (many of these sects have become a separate religion);
- post-war;
- the newest.
2. By sources:
- occult sects;
- pseudo biblical sects;
- pseudo Hindu;
- Christian sects;
- eclectic.
3. On Danger to Society:
- neutral;
- totalitarian-destructive;
- the killer sect.
Signs of the sect
- religious marketing and hierarchy system;
- authoritarianism;
- high psychological pressure;
- special claims (involvement is associated with the promise of special benefits) and the suggestion of spiritual elitism;
- separative thinking: "we are they";
- closed communication;
- control of life.
Signs of people affected by destructive sects:
- the craving for mysticism and unusual phenomena;
- depressive state and unstable psyche;
- high suggestibility;
- crisis life situation (health problems, family or financial conflicts, etc.);
- drug addiction (including, passed);
- The presence of close people who are already involved in this sect or are simply carried away by mysticism.
If you notice that your relatives have fallen for the bait of a certain sect, you should not cause aggression, starting blurry conversations or resorting to threats. Instead, gather as much information about the activities of the sect and, if possible, consult specialists. Sometimes it is useful to find families of people who have faced similar problems. In addition, it is very important to seek help from a psychiatrist for further correction of deformation of consciousness. Be tolerant and attentive to your family to prevent such situations!