On the Issue of a Destructive Cult Leader’s Personality (CriminologicalAspect)

Abstract

The article examines moral and psychological characteristics, nature and attitudes of persons (founders and managers), committing crimes under the auspices of destructive religious and social organizations. The analysis of the criminal personality in this case enables to detect and assess the initial social preconditions that have affected the onset of antisocial attitudes and motivations of a distinct person. Such sets and motivations influence the following criminal behavior.