Cultomania
An extreme version of cultification, where the observer sees cults everywhere: political parties, yoga studios, fan communities, even academic departments. Cultomaniacs use a checklist of cult traits (charisma, loyalty, jargon, rituals) and apply it indiscriminately. They often claim that any group with strong identity is a “cult of personality.” Cultomania is common in conspiracy‑adjacent circles and in some anti‑religion forums. Critics argue that it pathologizes normal social bonding, intellectual commitment, and organizational cohesion. If everything is a cult, nothing is a cult—the term loses its analytical value.
Cultomania Example: “The cultomaniac argued that the local book club was a cult because they met weekly, had inside jokes, and admired the facilitator. He had no evidence of undue influence, only suspicion of community.”
Cultomania by Dumu The Void June 6, 2026
