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Siddha Yoga Lawsuit Alleges Rape and Cultic Abuses by Muktananda

Published December 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged guru, lawsuit, sexual abuse, Swami Muktananda, Syddha Yoga

A new lawsuit filed on November 22nd, 2023 by three women alleges a series of abuses by Swami Muktanada including rape, sexual assault, and cultic abuses during the 1970s and 80s. It also alleges followers were required to provide free…[Continue Reading...]

Meet the ‘Entrepreneur of Hate’ Behind the Rise Of Canadian Neo-Nazi Fight Clubs

Published December 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged hate groups, hate propaganda, Kristoffer Nippak, neo Nazi, neo nazis

Ayoung Canadian named Kristoffer Nippak is a key player in the growing neo-Nazi network of “Active Clubs,” VICE News can exclusively reveal. With more than 10 cells sprinkled across multiple provinces, the Active Clubs are the fastest-growing neo-Nazi movement in…[Continue Reading...]

Officials, ex-FLDS insiders applaud efforts to support those seeking to leave polygamist communities

Published December 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, FLDS, Polygamists, polygamy, Utah

Those who choose to exit polygamous communities frequently rely upon the assistance of outsiders.“It is because of the kindness of some very good people … that my kids were able to escape,” said Jeff Black, one of the featured speakers…[Continue Reading...]

David Archuleta Says Mormon Friends Are ‘Cold’ to Him 1 Year After Leaving Church: ‘They’ve Moved On’

Published December 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged David Archuleta, gay, LDS, LGBT, Mormon Church, Mormons

After coming out as queer in 2021 and leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last year, David Archuleta's relationships with his ex-fellow Mormons have changed. At Project Angel Food's star dedication ceremony for the late George Michael…[Continue Reading...]

Mormon leaders accused of ‘covering up’ a decades-long ‘epidemic’ of sexual abuse and INCEST that rivals scandals in Catholic church: Victims say perpetrators are protected – but the abused are forced to forgive their attackers

Published December 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged LDS, Mormon Church, Mormons, sexual abuse claims

Mormon leaders are 'covering up' an 'epidemic' of sexual abuse that rivals scandals exposed within the Catholic church, victims have alleged to DailyMail.com. The Utah-based religion has repeatedly protected perpetrators and punished those who speak out in a bid to…[Continue Reading...]

Women suing ex-doctor for sex abuse allege Mormon church inaction

Published December 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged lawsuit, LDS, Mormon Church, Mormons, Oregon, sexual abuse claims

Three women who are part of an ongoing civil lawsuit against a former Oregon doctor are speaking about what they say is a culture within the Mormon church that permits abusers to go unpunished. Nicole Snow, Katie Medley and Lisa…[Continue Reading...]

The Bogus Historians Who Teach Evangelicals They Live in a Theocracy

Published December 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged American history, Christian fundamentalists, David Barton, evangelicals, theocracy

I had never seen a sanctuary so full on a Tuesday night. The people packed into FloodGate Church in Brighton, Mich., weren’t here for Bill Bolin, the right-wing zealot pastor who’d grown his congregation tenfold by preaching conspiracy-fueled sermons since…[Continue Reading...]

Scoop: Tim Alberta book rips open Falwell feuds

Published December 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Televangelists Tagged evangelical empire, family feud, Jerry Falwell Jr., Liberty University, scandals

A forthcoming book about evangelicals by Tim Alberta — the acupuncturist-like reporter whose magazine profile doomed CNN's Chris Licht — includes detailed on-the-record allegations of drift and grift at Liberty University, founded by the late Rev. Jerry Falwell. Why it…[Continue Reading...]

Wait, Has Shawn Mendes Joined A Cult?

Published December 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Charlie Travers, cult allegations, Modern Mystery School, Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes might be known for his heart-wrenching lyrics in songs like 'Stitches', but rumour has it that the singer's latest romance is heading into a more cultish territory. Mendes has recently been linked with a new partner, Charlie Travers,…[Continue Reading...]

10 cult classics: Books on charismatic leaders to nourish your squint-eyed cynicism

Published December 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged books, charismatic leaders, cults, gurus

Though most of us feel certain we could never be duped into joining a cult, it’s critical to consider the benefit of hindsight before passing judgement on those who do. Again and again, history has shown us that indoctrination into…[Continue Reading...]