the English suffix -ism signifies either (the doctrine of) or (a belief in) so a communist would adhere to communism, a capitalist would adhere to capitalism.
The word 'cult' refers to the basic set of rules, dogma, customs or whatever that define a particular culture. (Any sensible person should be able to see that cult is the root word of culture.) So cultism would be 'a belief in or the study of the doctrines of cults'; similar to what spirits are to spiritualism.
Now the word 'cult' doesn't mean today what it was initially created to mean. It has taken on a bad connotation which has become the only thing people think of when they heard the word. Sort of what the Latin and the Spanish words for 'black' have become (the n-words). Now-a-days the word 'cult' means 'a bunch of people with dangerous beliefs'.
So 'cultism' has become a bad word in much the same way 'racism' has become a bad word. It is one of the words that spiteful people use in order to incite bad feelings.
Cultism is the practice to be extremists. In Nigeria, the origin of cultism is traced to Prof. Wole Soyinka, with the objectives to fight social ills and preserve good moral conducts within and outside the university campus.
What is the cause of cultism how to stop it
what are preventive measures against cultism
It leads to loss of lives
The kind on the cusp of cultism.
it can lead to family crises
Cultism in higher institutions can have many negative effects, such as violence, intimidation, and disruption of academic activities. It can also lead to emotional and psychological harm for both members and non-members of cult groups. Additionally, cultism can create a hostile and unsafe campus environment, compromising the overall well-being and reputation of the institution.
It was originated in Egypt during the pharoahs time.It can be through their pyramids
1. it can lead to loss of lives 2. it can lead you into prison
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Some of the consequences of cultism are:Individuals/families often follow a charismatic leader to the exclusion of any logic; thus, the leader has total control of these people.The followers usually break off all contact with their biological families.In some cases, mass death of the followers is a result.