6. Types of Cults Appear to offer association with a group giving courses in some kind of self improvement or self help technique or therapy. Appear to offer association with a group interested in making the world a better place via political, spiritual or other means. Registered as 'non profit making' groups. Registered as religious groups. Average age at the point of recruitment is in the mid 30's Average age at the point of recruitment is in the 20's. Members usually stay in society's workforce. Members may leave or not join society's workforce. Communal Living rare. Communal living common. Therapy Cults Religious Cults