cultism in nigeria

in #nigeria6 years ago (edited)

Definition of cultism
cultism is defined as the activities or practices of a group of people with one common spiritual, religious or philosophical belief. the group of individuals involved in these practices is known as cult.
in general sociological studies. the term cult has been subjected to a whole lot of controversial and divergent definitions, but most cults are referred to as secrets cults.They are called that because their activities and practices are hidden. for the public and non-members. Members of secrets cult often swear an oath of allegiance or go into covenant with each other images-10.jpeg
cultism on the other hand is a strong threat to youths,youths haved so much dedicated their entire life to the secret society in the selfish aim of getting money,vegance and self protection.
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Cultism is a common vice which is common in tertiary institutions in Nigeria today. cultism itself,according to history,started for a good cause,but over time things have changed.let us take a look at the history of cultism in nigeria and how it all began.
in early 1990s,activities of the confraternity expanded to the streets and creeks.different confraternity were involved in bloody battles of supremacy. it was around this time that the family confraternity also known as the mafia,so cult groups have moved their meetings and other practices to neighborhoods and streets around their campuses.
Although it seemed the move was effective for a while, Cult group soon resumed their activities on campus
Consequences of cultism
a lot of students today join cult in nigeria tertiary institutions due to the following reasons
1.loss of moral values and good characters
2.premature death
3.loss if respect
4.set back in Academy pursuit.
with these little tips and education I hope we all have made up our minds in fighting again these group

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