The following is a list of the various kinds of Stepcultists so far identified to the Red Temple Cult Bureau of Information. Note that many sub-types and hybrids abound, and as distinct new types are identified, they will be added to the list. Feel free to add your own observations to this list, but remember, the Red Temple Cult hierarchy shall be the final authority as to the validity of all submissions.
I) TRUE BELIEVER
This is the basic type of Stepcultists, all other types are thought to be derived from (not EVOLVED FROM--Stepcultists are rarely known to evolve into higher forms, when/if they do, they generally cease to be Stepcultists). "My sponsor said it, I believe it, that settles it" is a good summary of the mindset of the True Believer. Whether swallowing Stepcraft dogma such as "Powerlessness" or doing "12th Step" work to indoctrinate others, the True Believer typically thinks that he has found the Truth at last--within the pages of Cult literature. Ironically, a True Believer is often the person at the meeting with the highest blood alcohol level---they believe they are "powerless", and it turns into a self-fulfilling prophecy. See that junkie nodding out at the NA meeting? He's actually a Stepcult True Believer. After he wakes up, he'll cry to his sponsor about the horrors of his addiction, and then humbly wait for the word from on high.
II)POWER CRAZED
Usually become 'sponsors' or leaders in their groups. May or may not actually believe the dogma, but really likes being an authority figure or cult leader. A very dangerous type, particularly to those already enmired in the tepcult, but also to the public at large through their work with drug courts and treatment centers.
III) CAFETERIA CULTIST
Often the most duped type of Stepster, the Cafeteria Cultist takes a littl bit of this doctrine, a little bit of that dogma, often holding inherently contradictory viewpoints simultaneously. "Take what you need and leave what you don't" is the favorite slogan of this type, which is how they often whitewash or sweep under the rug the more blatantly disgusting of Stepcult practices.
IV)12 STEP NAZI
Combining the worst aspects of the True BEliever and the Power Crazed types, the 12 Step Nazi, like the Power Crazed type, is dangerous, but not only to those already within the cult. If a True Believer were to be at your house, and you were to light up a joint, they may or may not leave, whereas the 12 Step Nazi will not only leave, but will call the police, hoping that you get arrested and sentenced to treatment. They're the Stepsters that will give someone the little nudge they believe it will take for the person to "hit bottom", after which they expect the person to humbly crawl to a meeting, where the Stepcult can educate them on the error of their ways. This type is NO DAMN GOOD. Report any sightings of 12 Step Nazis to the Red Temple Cult IMMEDIATELY!!!!
V) JUST PLAIN CRAZY
This type has glaringly obvious mental or psychological problems, yet they blame their insanity on 'alcoholism' or 'addiction', whether they have used drugs/alcohol or not. They tend to use the Stepcult as a social club, where even other Stepsters avoid them. Often cited as examples of those who "waited too long" to practice Stepcraft, these poor bastards are pretty much harmless, and just "along for the ride". The fact that the "ride" is to some vaguely defined state of "serenity" that is actually anathema to healthy mental functioning serves to illustrate how crazy this type really is.
As more types become identified, this list will be expanded, subject to the review of the Red Temple Cult Bureau of Information, your best source for the truth regarding other, and hence lesser, cults.
