The Deadly Mix of Cults and Democracy: How Modern Leaders Undermine Democracy for their own Benefit

Opinion Analysis by Johnny Achkar, Staff Writer

Humans have a tendency for hero worship. Sports figures and movie stars are idolized mostly in culture. However, hero-worship takes a sinister turn when people begin to revere corrupt politicians. This trend has the potential to lead to the emergence of a personality cult, a hazardous tendency that is not limited to authoritarian nations but is increasingly affecting democracies.