Inside the Secretive Cult’s 150 Mysterious Rules Finally Revealed Online—What They Don’t Want You to Know
Ever wondered what it’s like to live by a rulebook so strict that your choice of beverage and even your imaginary guitar solos come under scrutiny? Well, buckle up—because a recently shared list of dos and don’ts from a local cult has taken the internet by storm, revealing just how bizarre adherence to cult guidelines can get. Some cults play their cards close to the chest, but this one generously lays out its quirky commandments, ranging from the mundane to the downright peculiar. When user Degen Dilly posted this voluminous manifesto on Twitter—originally encountered by his friend volunteering at a soup kitchen—it exploded with over 2.7 million views and sparked a flood of reactions. So, if you think your family dinners come with too many rules, wait till you peek inside this cult’s playbook. Curious to find out if you’d even get a pass for wearing white sneakers or parking in the right spot? Dive in and see where the line is drawn—and maybe reconsider that game of Monopoly next time! LEARN MORE
Some cults are more mysterious than others. While certain ones try to keep their activities a secret, others are pretty straightforward with what they believe in, as well as what they require from their members. In some instances, such requirements can get pretty strict or oddly specific, as a list recently shared on Twitter showed.
User Degen Dilly shared requirements from a cult that tried to indoctrinate his friend who was volunteering at a soup kitchen. The extensive list of dos and don’ts covered everything from clothing, to parking, even playing imaginary instruments. It received over 2.7 million views on the platform and was retweeted by more than 2.6k people, with quite a few of them expressing their views in the comments as well. If you want to see what caused such a buzz, scroll down to find the cult’s requirements below.
Image credits: DegenDilly
The cult’s list of dos and don’ts was pretty extensive
Do’s-
1. You will be required to attend every service. If for some reason unforeseen at this time, you miss a service; you will be required to listen to the tape at the church. (Death, severe illness and surgery may be considered excused absences.)
2. You will be required to tithe (10% of your gross earnings) and give offerings. Jane will check your records from time to time.
3. You will be required to smile on command. This is called “keeping your happy face”.
4. You will be required to participate in group work projects. Enjoy it. We have need of many skills.
5. After each service, you will be required to clean the church and fellowship hall on a rotating basis.
Don’ts-
(this is a partial “living” list… at times, it takes on a life of its own, continuing to grow..)
1. Don’t drink alcohol. (includes beer, wine or liquor)
2. Don’t cook with alcohol.
3. Don’t eat at places that serve alcohol.
4. Don’t drink “Root beer”.
5. Don’t drink Cheerwine®.
6. Don’t drink diet Cheerwine®.
7. Don’t drink ginger ale.
8. Don’t smoke cigarettes.
9. Don’t dip snuff.
10. Don’t use chew tobacco.
11. Don’t associate willingly with those that do use tobacco.
12. Don’t watch movies. (Unless Jane gives approval.)
13. Don’t watch videos in your cars!
14. Don’t enter a movie theater- (unless Jane gives approval.)
15. Don’t read newspapers. Not even the headlines.
16. Don’t listen to the radio.
17. Don’t read or handle magazines.
18. Don’t watch television. (except when allowed at church)
19. Don’t read books that are not approved by leadership.
20. Don’t read your Bible, too much. (Amplified version is acceptable)
21. Don’t take notes during the services. Only record scripture references.
22. Don’t forget to go to bathroom before the service.
23. Don’t get up to go to bathroom during a service.
24. Don’t bring knives of ANY type on church property.
25. Don’t be late for a service of function.
26. Don’t park alongside the left side of the sanctuary unless you are approved.
27. Don’t park in the spaces closest to the back steps. Those are reserved for parents with infants.
28. Don’t park in the first spot along the front sidewalk. That is reserved for those on watch.
29. Don’t park along the street. Use the field only when not raining.
30. Don’t park on the drive to the school. (unless approved for that service.)
31. Don’t park in the first handicap space unless approved.
32. Don’t park under the awning and leave your car running.
33. Don’t speed when driving around the church.
34. Don’t go opposite to the accepted traffic flow of counter-clockwise. It causes confusion.
35. Don’t be on your cell phone when approaching the school.
36. Don’t drive your car with expired tags. You will be reminded.
37. Men: Don’t wear a color of dress shirt except white or light blue.
38. Women: Don’t get your heart set on a dress until you check with others to see of anyone else has that dress. You may need to return yours.
39. Don’t “check out” during the singing.
40. Don’t look around at others when you are supposed to be singing.
41. Don’t close your eyes when singing. You could give over to a “religious devil”.
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