The history of the Church of Rome is a constant leakage of members into such breakaway cults, which go on splitting.
Mary DouglasI am sure it must be true that people opt out of the mainstream society because they feel that there are going to be no rewards for them, if they stay.
Mary DouglasEnclave life becomes very tense, Even when they do elect a leader, the factions remain, with the threat of splitting off.
Mary Douglas