To what extent do cults use manipulation techniques to induce people to stay?

Malicious intent

Religion

Backgrounds of Cult leaders and Followers

Genuine faith or twisted reality

Is there proof for their bad intention?

Did cults use isolation techniques?

What were the lifestyles of the followers/Leader?

Are they alone or surrounded by loved ones?

Are there cults that don't focus on religion?

Did cult leaders have religious backgrounds?

Could Christianity be labeled as a cult?

Joining and leaving Cults

Why do people join cults?

How are people drawn into cults?

What was the process for leaving the cult?

Why is religion a focus for many cults?

How could religion be dangerous?

How is the mental health of cult leaders/ffollowers? Before and After joining the cult

What is the thought process of a cult leader?

Do Cult leaders genuinely belief in what they're practicing?

What are the tragedies that have happened inside a cult?

What did the followers have to do whilst in the cult?

Was there a clear leader compared to followers?

How did the leaders lure followers in?