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The dissolution of Japan’s ‘cult’ Unification Church

Published March 5, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cults, Japan, liquidation, relgious status, Unification Church

The Tokyo High Court has upheld a decision to dissolve the Unification Church, a controversial religious organisation linked with the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. Tetsuya Yamagami, the convicted murderer who was sentenced to life in prison,…[Continue Reading...]

Japan court dissolves Unification Church; Korea branch could face financial strain

Published March 5, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, Japan, liquidation, religious status revoed, Unification Church

A Japanese court upheld an order to dissolve the Unification Church over its controversial fundraising practices, clearing the way for liquidation proceedings against the religious group years after the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe brought its activities…[Continue Reading...]

The psychological drive for structure predicts conspiracy thinking

Published March 5, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged analysis, conspiracy theories, conspiracy theorists, psychological profile

People who have a strong psychological need to find patterns and strict rules in their everyday lives are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories. A recent study published in the journal Cognitive Processing revealed that this preference for rigid…[Continue Reading...]

YABATECH student killed in Lagos amid rising cult violence

Published March 5, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, gangs, Nigeria, violence

A student of Yaba College of Technology, Sultan Balogun Owolabi, has been shot dead by suspected cultists near the institution’s premises, sparking panic in the area. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday around 4pm at the WAEC…[Continue Reading...]

Investigation Discovery Investigates the Secrets of the Twelve Tribes Cult in New Special | Watch Trailer

Published March 5, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Cult TV Tagged cult leader, cults, Eugen Spriggs, investigative report, Twelve Tribes

*Investigation Discovery is set to reveal the hidden realities of the Twelve Tribes organization with a special presentation of its long-running series, “PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES.” The new two-hour special, “PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES: THE SECRETS OF THE TWELVE TRIBES CULT,” produced…[Continue Reading...]