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Yes, I think scale is typically what determines strength of control upon individuals. Cults are smaller and thus any charismatic cult leader can exert greater control on his small flock. The larger your religion gets though, the less likely the leader himself can micromanage and exert control, thus leading to the delegation of responsibilities and power.

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Isn’t that essentially how the megachurches operate? Like a micro cult within the umbrella of a larger, broadly accepted cult? A religious fiefdom, if you will.

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