A side effect of natural human tendencies in which it starts and forms around an individual that is charismatic. The individual will start gaining followers and power. Later, with all the power and followers they've gained, they will become a leader. In addition, the followers are often times following the ideal that their leader served. Examples of leaders who formed a cult are Jim Jones and Charles Manson. Both of these men abused their power and took advantage of their followers. Jim Jones was a charismatic cult leader who led a cult called Peoples Temple. He is responsible for the mass suicide in Jamestown, Guyana. In addition, Jones was into unsavory practices and cheated his followers financially. He led his followers to death. Charles
