How to Start a Cult Explained in 12 Minutes

[@cerbyrus7648]

I notice alot of these traits align with corporate structures

[@alienbob21]

@faviusarthum5038 and non mainstream religions.

[@theprecipiceofreason]

Came here to say this. It's nearly 1x1.

[@danielwoods3896]

As well as countries themselves

[@tw20239]

​@faviusarthum5038ass

[@popcultureprogrammer2171]

MAGA too

[@HC-sb5ck]

I am currently 19 years old and was raised in an abusive cult that I was 17 when I escaped. It was absolute hell. My mind and body are permanently damaged because of the things they did to me.

[@stellar3455]

What is the name of the cult

[@yourclairygodmother]

I hope you find peace and love wherever you may go. ❤

[@hammishhiggins153]

I’m sorry to that happened to you mate. I’ll pray for you

[@EternalFinity]

womp womp womppp

[@platinum-or3y]

@@EternalFinityseek some alternatives to being alive

[@slowdownex]

Paint-guy is our charismatic leader.

[@Twilight_Light_Lord]

Wich?

[@ragdude7323]

He’s our daddy

[@C-Farsene_5]

Oh no

[@rezandrarizkyirianto-1933]

Not the Austrian...right...?

[@NamMyohoRengeKyo-d9u]

Throwback to my Jehovah's Witness days. can't thank them enough for my crazy zealot grandparents who poorly raised my mom who met an early grave because she was convinced nothing in this world matters, you'll just respawn after Armageddon and life the live you actually wanted. And thank you for making countless kids homeless because they started to think for themselves and their parents couldn't handle that.

[@armageddon7432]

tf did i do

[@PeriluneStar]

@@armageddon7432 LOL-

[@TrueAgentZan]

@@armageddon7432 GET EM BOYS THEY WRE PROPHESIED TO KILL MULTIPLE BILLION PEOPLE PUT YOUR HANDS UP

[@ganyu_literally]

​@@armageddon7432LOL-

[@Eternal_Sufferring]

​@@armageddon7432nah you're fine, it's JW faults

[@ZyphonyTF]

WE MAKING CULTS WITH THIS ONE 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@kyosuke181]

Now I know what I'm gonna do today

[@stadtbekanntertunichtgut]

m*stubating?

[@NashTheInsomniac]

@@stadtbekanntertunichtgutthey already did that, its time to start a cult!

[@stadtbekanntertunichtgut]

@@NashTheInsomniac lol!

[@Ilovecats72836]

oh no...

[@krisspychissp]

Same!

[@PeriluneStar]

This is the kind of video i would never think to search for, but it's really interesting learning about this! Some of these tactics I've heard of and some of these aren't as obvious. Cool video!!

[@Idont_eatcrocs]

Airy

[@CTGReviews]

your profile is ONE of the best ONEs I’ve ever seen

[@PeriluneStar]

@@Idont_eatcrocs yep :P

[@PeriluneStar]

@@CTGReviews Lol-

[@smilemations]

today is very AIRY on a very ONEderful day with my BACKPACK and my dog named LIAM

[@Microwave_guy]

Thanks for the tutorial, man!

[@TheBohemianCat]

👀🧐

[@hellothere6038]

Hmmm

[@Todaywalnut]

Wat 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@thephonepersonally]

Can I join?

[@alexshinra6722]

I started writting my manfisto, Fair Militant Traders F.M.T

[@betos-08]

I was in the Order of Nine Angles. I recognised some of these present but others not. Like a strong us vs them dynamic, I brought up many times that this was contrary to a core idea. I never got called a traitor or shunned or anything, I was highly praised for my knowledge of the beliefs and history. I was criticised by one person though for introducing a new style and not conforming to the traditional style of things even though I espoused the same talking points. I left them though. I went through a period of leaving and coming back. I occasionally see what's going on sometimes but I'm no longer involved with them.

[@KaiGallagher7]

Coal

[@MakerManX]

​@@KaiGallagher7 Petroleum

[@hanaaahffklq902]

lmfao

[@Datbwoi-b1q]

Coal

[@gargoylelamp39]

@@KaiGallagher7WOOOOAAAAAAAH is that A REFERENCE to the OBSCURE AND NICHE soyjak website! Hello brudah HOW R u! POGGERS SO EPIC COAL AHAHAHA.

[@moamal9267]

These videos are making youtube great again

[@burner555]

These comment sections make KZbin shit again

[@kimfoda]

HAVE A LITTLE FAITH, ARTHUR

[@kimfoda]

YOU. ARE. MY. SON

[@kimfoda]

WE NEED MORE MONEY

[@ArthurRodrigues-yh8me]

JUST ONE MORE BIG SCORE, AND WE CAN MOVE TO TAHITI

[@EnsignPhoenix]

HAVE SOME GODDAMN FAITH!

[@Sarusmelli]

Exactly my thoughts at the first one lmao

[@cherryhazard8002]

Love your videos because it explains interesting topics in a way my Gen Z low attention span brain can understand.

[@jessyfretz5800]

Gen Z is not alone. It's all generations.

[@TheUnluckyConqueror3699]

Low attention span is a myth.

[@meme-e-lama]

Its not​@@TheUnluckyConqueror3699

[@arn-ds6xd]

Thanks for the tutorial. Will use it when i start my next cult.

[@okdude503]

Omg, this is literally like [insert political or fandom group here]! Thank god [insert political or fandom group here] isn't like that!

[@burner555]

[indeed]

[@mayonnaiseonanescalator7237]

This video reminds me of conservatives who believe that the LGBTQ+ community is a cult. I hope there won't be a war in this reply section.

[@LeastNationalistPole]

@@mayonnaiseonanescalator7237 "I hope there won't be a war in this reply section." oh well. too late.

[@hwitehouse]

@@mayonnaiseonanescalator7237good news: you’re objectively correct

[@graphgiraffe]

FANDOM?

[@VisualVoyages08]

Your journey and resilience are truly remarkable. Escaping the clutches of a restrictive upbringing is a testament to your strength. The impact of such experiences, whether from a cult or challenging family dynamics, can be profound. It's unfortunate to hear about the struggles you faced, but your ability to recognize parallels with corporate structures highlights the importance of fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for personal growth. Wishing you strength and healing on your path to rebuilding and creating a life of authenticity and fulfillment.

[@TheOneAndOnlyCatfish.]

holy shit it's literally north korea, you just described north korea.

[@BLET_55artem55]

One of the fundamentals of Totalitarian regime is the cult of the leader

[@erinkinsella91]

Really not that shocking, it also describes most religions

[@TheOneAndOnlyCatfish.]

​@@erinkinsella91 *religious cults

[@Burntayo]

​@@TheOneAndOnlyCatfish.I honestly can't name any religions other than most very spirutal beliefs that don't closely follow this.

[@TheOneAndOnlyCatfish.]

@@Burntayo could you rephrase that, i don't understand what you said.

[@hari.sheldon]

Thank you for this video. My cult will prosper!

[@Cooper_118]

Thanks this video really helped me get my cult up and running

[@Licey-so7fd]

No way this video came out the day after I gave a 10 minute school presentation about cults 😭😭

[@Rofriends]

Thanks for the tip, i will do that soon.

[@xpm.z]

Hey Ferb, I know what we're gonna do today!

[@NashTheInsomniac]

i was wondering what i was doing wrong, this really helped me fill in the gaps!

[@kalandillon8320]

Ah yes, this shall be useful information for cult of the lamb.

[@xXobama0Xx]

One of the cults that is insanely unknown but also interests me the most was the cult around Fikret Abdić and his micro-state during the Bosnian Wars. He, originally the head of the corporation Agrokomerc, started the small country around Velika Kladuša known as the Autonomous Province of Western Boznia, or the Autonomna Pokrajina Zapadna Bosna (APZB). This was practically a president-in-exile rather than a government-in-exile, as Fikret (also known as Babo) originally won the popular vote to become the head of the newly independent Bosnian government, but gave his position away to Alija Izetbegović. In their short existence from 1993-95, Babo was known to use many cult tactics like the ones shown in this video as well as Serbian military training in an attempt to fight Alija's government. In 1995, Operation Storm (a joint military action by the Croatian and Bosnian governments) sucessfully collapsed the APZB with Babo fleeing to Croatia. One war-crime conviction and one reduced sentence later, Babo is now the mayor of Velika Kladuša, Bosnia and Hercegovina. Weird footnote, I got sent feet pics of Babo by a Bosniak acquaintance over Discord once.

[@AngeloPerez-fw7lw]

Good video man, keep doing this!!

[@Band_Kid_4_Life]

"Ferb, I know what we're gonna do today."

[@JamalSnitchy]

Lol

[@Skellybeans]

"Hey, where's Perry?"

[@ChoccoGlx]

So.. School?

[@woo1818]

Pretty much any human organization can be fit into this.

[@Business101-f5w]

Yes school

[@Oxygen.........]

The princip

[@Goiaba308]

You would be surprised how right you are on this one

[@SwatTeamProduction1]

you deserve more subscribers man

[@iors28]

Thanks for the tips! This really helped me and my cult!

[@mrtusk2304]

Thanks for the info. I'll let you know how it goes. 👍

[@MegoZ_]

You look me in the eyes and tell me this doesn't describe Tate's fanbase 💀

[@_mirary_]

BAHAHA GOOD ONE

[@SludgefestMetalhead]

Reminds me of when I was convinced not being like that piece of garbage made me less of a man. And then I realized that he’s a literal scumbag and I’m more of a man than he’ll ever be.

[@armageddon7432]

🐟

[@christophelarochelle8052]

True, and also feminists

[@yungtago9161]

@@christophelarochelle8052 Not a single trait mentioned describes feminism

[@infinitelyexpandingcringe3368]

Small footnote for 2:19 to 2:30 The branch Dravidians didn’t believe that the world was ending and it was their job to take everybody with them, their belief was that when the world ended it was their job to hold out against “the armies of Babylon” until the very end. This isn’t meant to excuse the actions of anybody involved this is just a footnote to elaborate on the apocalyptic doctrine comment

[@ThatOneGammaRay]

There's this lamb that's starting a cult... Hope it lives on forever!

[@CloroxCasserole]

Been looking for a useful tutorial for a while!!

[@jonyprepperisrael60]

please do Every Type of army explained. I know there are conscript army, soldiers of fortune army, slave army, honor guards, mercenaries etc

[@obnox1ous_3fe420]

The first kinda cult leader reminds me of the funny sheep game

[@tabz906]

fr i saw the video and was like "cult of the lamb moment"

[@zenochara7522]

The update:

[@redbeardaquatics9936]

Charismatic: good leader Exclusive belief: secretive Manipulation: lies Authoritarian structure: golden member Exploitation: members used as tools Isolation: no other influence Fear: threats Groupthink: meeting Secrecy: trust issues Unrealist promises: bad lies

[@ashlyn40-b5q]

Is it just me or does the LDS Church line up with almost every single one of these 💀

[@ezrabanksthethird]

I was raised in the church and i can confirm just how accurately everything in this video describes them

[@armageddon7432]

🐟

[@SQUAREHEADSAM1912]

So do JW’s

[@JonesBalognes]

ICOC and ICC churches too I feel like these could apply to like 99% of churches out there lol

[@platinum-or3y]

never been one but i'm from utah and yeah i can see it lol (try arctic circle!!)

[@Sketchingstories12]

Cults employ a chilling blend of charismatic leadership, exclusive belief systems, manipulation, and exploitation. From fear tactics to mind control, these groups prey on vulnerability, creating an echo chamber of deception. Unraveling the web of deception and dismantling the illusion of unrealistic promises, cults leave a trail of shattered lives in their wake. Vigilance and awareness are crucial in safeguarding against the insidious tactics of such groups.

[@thyse35]

Ai generated ahh

[@albertodimaio496]

wow, society in general fits all the cult tactics.

[@DefrostedChicken]

3:53 Is that SCP Illustrated's work?

[@AdhvaithSane]

This video will be helpful for those who think all (or certain) religions are cults but bigger, which is absurd btw.

[@timothyhoft]

My religion (LCMS) checked off all of the boxes to be considered a cult.

[@woooooooooooooooooooooooo]

I'll be honest, this has had the opposite effect

[@raghav13254]

while religions are not just bigger cults, some of the main religions started from cults

[@jerryworshiper1587]

"cult" isn't really an official term. technically, cults and religions don't have an official distinction, people who say that usually mean that an official distinction exists, not that all religions indoctrinate and trap members.

[@danielwoods3896]

This had the exact opposite effect.

[@nikolaibuscho5881]

Keep in mind that a cult may not do every single thing. Low level cults, for example, may not directly do isolation directly. Jehovah Witnesses, Scientology, and Mormonism are all varieties of low level cults that don't have the ability to do isolation, but still strongly control their members' actions through things like us versus them thinking. Growing up Mormon, we were always warned of anything that was anti-mormon, which included anything from protestors outside a temple or pageant to a scientific paper on Native Americans that didn't talk about the Lamanites. Other varieties of cults may include cults of personality, which are not strong cults as they have no rigid structure, but still fill out many of these systems. Homeschooling, mis-and disinformation, and leader worship are often definers of a modern cult of personality. A cult of personality can exist within a different cult as well, whether it is related or not.

[@danielstark8356]

As a believing Mormon, I've openly read all sorts of critical material, such as (but not limited to) the CES letter, No Man Knows My History, both of Dan Vogel's Joseph Smith books, and 'a letter to my wife'. I'm very open about the fact I've ready those things and I've never been punished or reprimanded for doing so. Moreover, I've also talked to plenty of other believing Mormons who have done the same thing. I think this may depend on which Mormon you're talking to.

[@JohnDoe-e4i]

Mormonism isnt known to "reprimand" really anyone about anything, Besides being incredibly creepy I personally believe they are one of the "less harmful" cults...but they are a cult nonetheless and cults don't belong in an intelligent and free society.@@danielstark8356

[@drippydoge1954]

@@danielstark8356 Yeah I heard from LDS friends that they are encouraged to pray and ponder and have their own testimony of their church and Joseph Smith. And in the Book of Mormon it talks about agency (freedom of choice) so if it's someone's choice to think they're a "cult" they won't go gut you like any other cult but those are the Mormons I've been around and those are the one's I agree with.

[@LeastNationalistPole]

"don't have the ability to do isolation" i was raised in a Jehovah's Witness family. they can isolate members. they have compounds called the "Bethels".

[@ArbitraryCodeExecution]

@@LeastNationalistPolestfu homophobe

[@godlikedawn9675]

Please do every bullying tactic/type

[@DiamondKingStudios]

Half of all comments are either joking about forming a cult or comparing cults as described here to religions. Originality, please.

[@professorx3060]

Ok, I'm subscribing 😅 I can't rely on the algorithm to show your videos in my feed

[@professorx3060]

Wait, you and the paint guy are 2 different channels? 😳

[@herisuryadi6885]

@@professorx3060 this is paint guy the other is paint explainer

[@noahtowler8469]

Thanks for the tutorial 😊

[@shawanwitpoomsa-ad1031]

I've been involved in a number of cults, both as a leader and a follower. You have more fun as a follower, but you make more money as a leader.

[@theboi4554]

bro ur like 12

[@Baron_Luna]

Kleines Kind, geh schlafen

[@Allin1Xavi]

What cult lmaooo

[@omeganave7425]

Funny just how many of these apply to the religion I was raised in. The one that I’m in the process of leaving at the moment. Excommunication is a scary thing.

[@LeastNationalistPole]

jehova's witness? if yes, i get you bro.

[@FrilledMayfly_AmberlyFerrule]

Very useful guide for a cult in the world I'm making. Though, sadly lacking in parasites and an immortal rat thing, oh well....!

[@TotallyNotCynReal]

Thanks man. Now I can lead my cult even better

[@monkaroowo]

The Paint Explainer: I explain real stuff. The Paint Man: I explain theories, "spiritual" stuff and more

[@burner555]

>does a video about origin of life theories >does a video about dreams >does a video about afterlife theories >does a video about generational classification Yeah, he covers spiritual stuff

[@Illustratedinformationcenter]

Cults thrive on charismatic leaders who manipulate followers through exclusive beliefs, mind control, and exploitation. They create echo chambers, use fear tactics, and make unrealistic promises, leading to severe psychological harm. Awareness and critical thinking are crucial to resist their influence.

[@NashTheInsomniac]

i love these types of videos, but i wish it didn’t feel like a DIRECT copy of the paint explainer. its fine taking inspiration, but i first thought this was The Paint Explainers second channel until i heard the voices were different. at the end of the day, The Paint Explainer praised one of ur vids, so it doesn’t seem like he minds too much, jus thought id put that out there tho jus cause i know some people are gonna be confused like me.

[@olivevatten2878]

Yeah it feels kinda icky but each channels videos are different so it’s technically okay and not plagiarism. I do like this format and whenever I run out a videos to watch on one channel, I can just move to another which is nice.

[@adsffdaaf4170]

Most cult leaders are completely drinking their own coolaid, like heavens gate, david koresh

[@leaDR356]

Man can you make a video on every major religion in this world? I'd be glad if u do

[@PeppermintSwirl]

Thank you for the guidebook for my future cult.

[@ExplainedOnPaint]

funny how some of these perfectly describe many political ideologies nowadays

[@AfaqRahim7781]

you are going to be next big thing in youtube history just likel oversimplified

[@trollardo9720]

Bro described Islam to a T. - Ex muslim. Great video.

[@Forty-Juan]

allah is muhammads alter ego

[@jujus_bizarreadventure]

if you look closely, a good deal of popular religions seem very cult like. a “cult” is just a religious group dedicated to a certain object, person, thought system, etc. all religions are cults. not all religions are bad, but a great deal of them have a lot of discrimination towards people who dont follow that faith. people say “oh my religion wouldnt do anything like that!” religious persecution,(including the spanish inquisition or the crusades for example)lots of sexist beliefs and acts that only benefit men, slavery, etc. theres nothing wrong with being religious as long as you are self aware and know the things going on, good and bad.

[@KaiGallagher7]

Most ideologies have us vs them

[@Alright281]

If that's true, it means that over 2/3 of the population is in a cult, which means that being in a cult is more normalized than not

[@arjunrao11]

DAMN BRO now at 30k i saw you when you were at 243 and just had one vid

[@ij1376]

Perfect timing, I've always wanted to start a cult.

[@pine_is_tired]

I saw this and sent it to the gc saying “(friend name), I told you to stop making these videos.” Thank you for the shared laugh

[@DuelingCharisma]

Thanks. Gonna start a group named Anonyous and Lizard Squad now.

[@tutku1560]

No, 4th one is gamers' hierarchy.

[@nyabi-yt]

thanks man! great advice 👍👍👍

[@xXJoeyXxcoooool]

Very useful vid. Will try out. /j

[@DJPastaYaY]

Very interesting video. Learned a lot!

[@missyanndavenport3745]

Political ideologies explained, if you would?

[@olivevatten2878]

A channel called paint explainer did a video on that in this same format.

[@aisforapple2494]

"You don't get rich by writing science fiction. If you want to get rich, you start a religion." - L. Ron Hubbard, author and founder of 'Scientology'

[@TheFoxCake1]

It's fun how in the reality almost everyone could start a somewhat decent cult

[@Alright281]

It's just simon says

[@Mattssz]

Taking all these tips for cult of the lamb 🤗

[@scsc-u9y]

5:28 I see what you did there ;)

[@louieekk]

“Fun things to do with your friends this summer”

[@InvictusAeterna]

I was literally gaslighted by some Catholics yesterday. I'm just a normal dude with normal aspirations like having a family life. And yet because I didn't agree with their theology I was made to feel like I was absolutely insane, a fool, and someone who wasn't even worth value. I didn't know what that feeling was called but because of this video, I now see that's what it was. I am a man of faith, but by definition most religions are cults

[@inadequateavian211]

Trying to define a religion without listing aspects of a cult is more or less impossible. If you rewatched this video, but every term/point made was made within the context of a religion like Christianity or Islam, it starts to sound a little creepy. The main difference is that from an outsider perspective, you can obviously see all the flaws and huge issues, but from the perspective of an insider or actual member…it might as well just be a religion.

[@sikobaya9298]

It takes more than that to classify an established 2000 year old religion as a cult

[@sikobaya9298]

Being a "normal dude with aspirations of family life" sounds like a dream come true for Catholics. What exactly were you told that made you feel rejected?

[@InvictusAeterna]

@@sikobaya9298 I'm a believer in Jesus Christ and our salvation but I don't agree with the teaching of Hell, eternal punishment or death, and trinity among many things. If I disagree with you I am not going to make you feel any less of a person mentally, physically, or spiritually. But the other way around its almost a death sentence. The teaching of hell is absolutely morbid and defames the name of a loving and just God and I'm tired of feeling like I'm the crazy one for believing that. But again that's my personal belief, I'm not going to intimidate or gaslight you to make you believe otherwise.

[@PA-1000]

@@lui8418 Christianity began as a jesus movement and was seen as a sect of judaism but over time the movement grew and so did its traditions and culture. I don't see how early christianity was a cult unless you define a cult as a religion but smaller, as the jesus movement spread through public conversion and preaching as well as having a hated leader whose teachings were not all that unique when you compare it to similar schools of thought.

[@TheBagelBurner]

This is very interesting...

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

Thanks I Started My Own Cult!

[@KevinChristensen-h8x]

Ill use this when i start my own cult.

[@olmrdust]

thanks for the video bro! the tutorial works! now Jim Pickens shall rise again.

[@schloaf3789]

Thanks for the tutorial!

[@kain7513]

This video should be called: Government Paradigm Infrastructure.

[@Idontlikehandlesatall]

I remember one about a lamb, might have been all in my head though.

[@motc8238]

Thanks for the tips 🤩

[@crocodilogigant6]

make a video about the 30 theophrastus characters

[@reaperofdc666]

Do you work with "The Paint explainer"? Very similar content but bother very good videos

[@learningwithlevi6924]

I have a feeling that at least someone will use this video to form a cult but it might just be me feeling that way.

[@mastermagicfox9890]

this sound like the real world, i wonder if they would play this in the army or school?

[@r_is_cool1910]

Broo almost 40k subs in just 23 days thats fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@r_is_cool1910]

With just five videos too

[@carnageteam7602]

So basically the best way to avoid these is to ask questions

[@xMiiLToN]

EARLY TO MY FAVORITE EXPLAINER

[@ProffessorYellow]

The waaco thing was not tragic, it was downright stupid. Humanity at its best

[@darkseraphim6793]

Thank you Now imma start my cult

[@Lethal_Spoon]

modern society seems to bear many cult-like traits

[@huhbooh]

"Modern society"🤡

[@cokemud]

Thanks, much appreciated

[@The_Kexagon]

12 minutes 12 hours ago? Nice!

[@Greencap-12]

Bro it worked!🎉

[@KJaxDragon]

Thx! This really helped me!

[@dugoose6934]

thanks for the tips, love your content

[@shawn-h9g]

very helpful infomation