The existential components of a religious community in the aspect of the problem of religious deviation and morality

This article delves into considerations regarding the disintegrative role of specific segments within the modern religious field in relation to the transformation of sacred values under the influence of social innovations. Based on interdisciplinary terms, the phenomenon of “fandom micro-cult” is characterized and defined. The structure of the microcult, its hierarchy and management methods are analyzed. Using an interdisciplinary approach, religious communities are characterized from the point of view of psychology, cultural studies, sociology and religious studies. The hierarchical structure of the micro-cult and its management mechanisms are scrutinized. The regulatory function of religion is investigated, highlighting its influence on societal behavioral mechanisms. The phenomenon of the dominance of the existential aspect in modern sacred schemes is described, since the taboo of a number of everyday objects that do not initially have mystical significance becomes the main tool in the spiritual process. The conclusion is made about the deviation of religious, social, and moral norms under the influence of these processes.