They are brainwashed with the notion that they do not have the knowledge or experience to question the leader. No matter how radical the leader becomes in his decisions or actions, the cult members will not criticize him. Even if there should be mild disagreement, no specific expressions are voiced. The members reason that though he may be mistaken in some of his judgments, yet the overall good he accomplishes outweighs any minor flaws. There is always a need for increasing finances.
New projects are ever in the planning.
The cult leader always takes the major credit for the movement's accomplishments. Members become psychologically dependent upon him. And so, seeds of isolationism are sown. The movement leader discourages reading any material, examining any ideas that he does not generate. Elders would be recipients of constant critical remarks.