The Cult News Network

How one mom saved her teen from online groomers

Published April 12, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged child abuse, Internet influencers, online radicalization, radicalization, self harm

Colorado mom Dana Grueser is still trying to piece together how her sweet son ended up on a locked ward screaming at her for being a Nazi and begging for his phone. “Yeah,” sighs Dana. “It’s a lot.” At this…[Continue Reading...]

High Court presses government over failure to enforce haredi draft ruling, reserves decision

Published April 12, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged draft evasion, Israel, military draft, ultra-Orthodox Jews

The High Court of Justice pressed the government on Sunday over its failure to implement last year’s ruling requiring effective enforcement of military service obligations against ultra-Orthodox (haredi) draft dodgers in a hearing on motions to hold the state in…[Continue Reading...]

The Ghanaian prophet and the mysterious death of his scottish wife Charmain Speirs

Published April 12, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Eric Adusah, Ghana, preacher, Prophet

Charmain Speirs was 40 years old when she met prophet Eric Adusah. For several years, Charmain had been part of one of the fastest-growing Christian movements in the world, Pentecostalism. Through her faith, she appeared to discover the happiness she'd…[Continue Reading...]

Jehovah’s Witnesses followers sue Japanese government

Published April 12, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged government guidelines, Japan, Jehovah's Witnesses, lawsuit

TOKYO – Around 20 followers of the Jehovah's Witnesses religious group have filed a lawsuit against the Japanese government, seeking to confirm the invalidation of its guidelines on the abuse of children born to parents devoted to a particular religion.…[Continue Reading...]

Christopher Masterson’s Scientology roots: How his famous family’s religion formed a key part in Danny’s rape case – as star makes career comeback with Malcolm In The Middle reboot

Published April 12, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Christopher Masterson, Danny Masterson, Scientologists, Scientology

In the Noughties, brothers Christopher and Danny Masterson dominated the TV scene. Christopher, 46, played Francis in Malcolm in the Middle, while Danny, 50, was famed for his role as Steven Hyde in That '70s Show. Despite being well-known in…[Continue Reading...]

Loved Trust Me: The False Prophet? Here Are 7 Other Cult Docu-Series To Watch On Netflix

Published April 12, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Cult TV Tagged cults, documentaries, sects

From shocking real-life cults to disturbing leaders, here are the best documentaries on Netflix to watch after Trust Me: The False Prophet. With the release of Trust Me: The False Prophet on Netflix, interest in cult stories and psychological deep-dives…[Continue Reading...]

Modern cults are replacing leaders with ‘life coaches’: ‘They mimic the capitalist logic of influencers’

Published April 12, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cults, online recruitment, research, sects

It all starts in front of a screen, in the most innocent way possible. Accepting a friend request on Facebook. Following an influencer. Signing up for a study skills course about investing in cryptocurrencies. Entering a Roblox minigame. These are…[Continue Reading...]

Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Shares Reasons Why Former Members Find It Hard to Join Another Church

Published April 11, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Jehovah's Witnesses Tagged survivor story

A former Jehovah’s Witness has explained some reasons why many Jehovah's Witness members might find it hard to leave the church She argued that many denominations, like the Catholic church, share similar foundations, which made it difficult for ex-members to…[Continue Reading...]

Leah Remini painfully remembers late friend, anti-Scientology crusader Mike Rinder, on his birthday: ‘Constant ache’

Published April 11, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Leah Remini, Mike Rinder, Scientology, survivor stories

Over one year after the death of her fellow anti-Scientology crusader, ex-church official, and Emmy-winning Scientology and the Aftermath collaborator Mike Rinder, actress and former Scientologist Leah Remini has opened up about the pain of living life without her longtime…[Continue Reading...]

Moroni Johnson Sentenced to 25 Years for Giving Daughters to Cult Leader

Published April 11, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal convictions, cult leader, Moroni Hohnson, Samuel Bateman

Moroni Johnson, a former member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), gave four of his underage daughters to Samuel Bateman, the leader of a breakaway religious sect who claimed to be a prophet. Bateman sexually…[Continue Reading...]