Consequences of Cultism

Cult activities have many negative consequences. These consequences cut across the individual, family and the societyThe term society is derived from the Latin word 'socius' meaning friendship or companionship. Society is a community, nation or group of people who share the same traditions, institutions, rules and... More. These include: 

1. Loss of Lives and Properties: Due to the violence involved in the activities of cultism, ‘most often people’s lives and properties are destroyed and lost’.

2. Break Down of Law and Order: During cult activities, especially when there are clashes between cult members, there is usually a breakdown of law and order because the members act without regard for their environment and others. These clashes result in the breaking of rules and regulations and a disregard for authority.

3. Disruption in Education: Cultism affects and disrupts educational and academic progress especially when schools have to shut down for long periods of time.

4. Moral Decadence: Moral decadence is a fall or reduction in the moral standard of society. It is a collapse in upholding our societal values, beliefs, normsA norm is a rule, standard, or pattern for action. Social norm refers to shared standards of acceptable behaviour by a group of people. The norms in any society are based... More and ethical standards. Cultism leads to moral decadence.

5. Negative Image: There will be negative effects on the image of the institutions and country as a whole. Parents will avoid sending their children to the university or school, and tourists will not be interested in visiting the particular state or country, where cultism is prevalent.