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Ex-member of Netflix’s ‘Unchosen’ cult reveals ”rules, isolation and homophobia”

Published June 15, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Australia, homophobia, isolation, Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, survivor story

A man who grew up inside the religious sect that inspired Netflix’s ‘Unchosen’ has lifted the lid on its ”rules, isolation and homophobia”. Ben Woodbury, 35, was born into the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church in Windsor, Australia, before leaving the…[Continue Reading...]

Elder abuse systems failing victims as coercive control goes unnoticed

Published June 15, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged coercive control, elder abuse

Older Australians are facing hidden and often unrecognised forms of coercive control, with new research showing that systems meant to protect them are sometimes being used to manipulate or isolate them instead. The findings, released to coincide with today’s UN…[Continue Reading...]

A cargo cult in Vanuatu has been waiting for an American named John Frum since the 1930s

Published June 15, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Cargo cult, John Frum, Vanuatu

The John Frum movement arose on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu no later than the late 1930s. Followers believe John Frum — often depicted as an American serviceman — will one day return bringing wealth and prosperity. In some…[Continue Reading...]

Police seize tens of millions of yen in raid on home of Aum guru Asahara’s family

Published June 14, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized

SAITAMA (TR) – Law enforcement discovered tens of millions of yen in cash during a raid on the home of the wife and second son of executed Aum Shinrikyo cult founder Shoko Asahara earlier this year, reports Fuji News Network…[Continue Reading...]

“My Brother Routinely Takes Shots Of Energy Drinks In His Anus”: People Are Sharing The Wildly Concerning Behaviors The Men In Their Lives Picked Up From Toxic Male Influencers, And Some Of These Are Genuinely Hard To Believe

Published June 13, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Brainwashing, manospecher, onlineinfluencers

If you've spent any time on the internet in recent years, you've probably come across the term "manosphere." The word refers to a sprawling network of male influencers who've built massive followings of young men by promoting misogynistic, racist, and…[Continue Reading...]

Arrest warrants sought for ex-Shincheonji officials over suspicious ties to opposition party

Published June 13, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged arrest warrants, cults, Shincheonji, South Korea

SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Investigators sought arrest warrants for three former senior officials of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a nonmainstream religious sect, over suspicions they forced church members to join the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) ahead…[Continue Reading...]

Trippy Trailer for ‘Welcome Space Brothers’ Doc on Unarius UFO Cult

Published June 12, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged California, cult leader, cults, Ruth E. Norman, Unarius Academy of Science

"She radiates an energy that you have to be sensitive to to read it. And she read me." Meet Unarius! XTR, Diorama, SpectreVision, and A Museum & Crane are co-presenting this fascinating sci-fi documentary film titled Welcome Space Brothers. This…[Continue Reading...]

Supermodel Hoyt Richards on Escaping the Eternal Values Cult

Published June 12, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult leader, cults, Eternal Values, Frederick von Mierers, survivor story

By all appearances, Hoyt Richards was living the high life in the 80s. As an internationally famous supermodel, he was raking in millions of dollars, jet-setting all over the world, and had become the poster boy for the decade’s New…[Continue Reading...]

Hyderabad Police Bust Multi-Level Marketing Scam, Six Arrested

Published June 12, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged criminal charges, IGNITE, India, multi-level marketing

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police have busted an international gang involved in multi-level marketing scam across the country. According to police, a few old scammers, who were committing fraud in the name of QNET, have launched another racket in the name…[Continue Reading...]