Death cults

Death cults are groups that often revolve around beliefs or practices centered on death, dying, or the afterlife. They may promote rituals that seek to induce death, view death as a spiritual goal, or believe in an apocalyptic transformation. These cults sometimes manipulate members’ fears and hopes, fostering intense loyalty. Historically, some have been linked to violent or deceptive acts, but they can also be purely spiritual or ideological communities. Overall, they are characterized by their focus on mortality and often unorthodox practices related to the end of life or transcendence.