The role of religiosity in radicalization is a topic of intense debate. To avoid essentializing religion, it is crucial to include a variety of factors that can explain radicalization beyond religiosity. The present study aligns with this approach by building…[Continue Reading...]
And finally, the season we are currently hurtling towards: Shen Yun season. If you don’t know what Shen Yun is, congratulations! You’ve successfully avoided one of the most annoying marketing campaigns on the planet, something I had done for several…[Continue Reading...]
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has inspected about half of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) 30-hectare compound in Davao City as the search for fugitive televangelist Pastor Apollo Quiboloy approached the seventh day, according to spokesperson…[Continue Reading...]
Leah Remini and her husband Angelo Pagan are divorcing after 21 years of marriage. The couple announced their shock split via a joint Instagram statement on Thursday and revealed 'why' their relationship broke down. The former Scientologist, 53, admitted she…[Continue Reading...]
In a post on X, Leah Remini reflected on her struggles from the past decade after deciding to leave Scientology. Watch video report.[Continue Reading...]
Given the profound societal impact of conspiracy theories, probing the psychological factors associated with their spread is paramount. Most research lacks large-scale behavioral outcomes, leaving factors related to actual online support for conspiracy theories uncertain. We bridge this gap by…[Continue Reading...]
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals (CA) has extended the freeze order on the bank accounts, real estate properties, and other assets registered in the name of fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy and his Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) sect.…[Continue Reading...]
Two Park City artists are collaborating on a film recounting a woman’s experience in one of Utah’s polygamous sects. It’s a combination documentary and stop-motion animation film. Park City native Bridey Bush and Park City-based award-winning filmmaker Jill Orschel have…[Continue Reading...]
It’s a confusing time to be a Kehlani fan who isn’t super online. Since early August, claims and statements have been made by or about the singer on a near-daily basis, oftentimes via temporary Instagram Stories or social-media accounts that…[Continue Reading...]
Footage of supporters standing behind barb wired fences shows them chanting about being "ready to die" for Quiboloy through megaphones. Tear gas was even used against Quiboloy's followers who had become "unruly and violent", Davao police spokesperson Major Catherina dela…[Continue Reading...]
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