Abstract
Destructive cults strengthen their motivating factors by self-proclaimed and covert means and target at specific groups as potential cult believers. Based on theories of dynamics and “product life cycle”, this paper probes destructive cults’ power source and their target believers. The power recession of destructive cults is also discussed by introducing the theory of “hierarchy of needs”. This paper, by advocating scientific beliefs, opposing destructive cults, and through the analysis of the experimental cases, aims to provide some suggestions for the realization and transcendence of individuals, communities and even the whole human beings.
Highlights
Destructive cult groups around the world have bad influences to social stability, personal life, etc
The main objective of this paper is to investigate the dynamics of destructive cults
In order for the aims of this paper to be achieved, the literature related to Theory of Evolution, Dynamics, Human Dynamics, Human System Dynamics, especially Power Sources of Destructive Cults are reviewed
Summary
Destructive cult groups around the world have bad influences to social stability, personal life, etc. They attempt to attract followers by using power factors aim at specific target groups, and have realistic and potential harm to the society and individual. Processing objective data without human intervention, it reveals the specific statistical law in individual behavior and explores corresponding dynamic mechanism through quantitative analysis. As it emphasizes an objective and neutral attitude, there is barely interference in the generation or acquisition of data or result analysis. Human dynamics generally follows a cycle of “observing samples – acquiring and analyzing data – revealing statistical law – modeling dynamic mechanism” (Sandra Seagal &David Horne, 1996)
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