A Clearwater City Council member rescinded his endorsement of a candidate after a tense back-and-forth with her husband, a Pinellas County commissioner, about the council’s vote last week to give a stretch of public roadway to the Church of Scientology.…[Continue Reading...]
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A historic $395 million settlement has been reached between the Archdiocese of San Francisco and hundreds of survivors who accused the church of childhood sexual abuse. The settlement will compensate more than 500 survivors, many of…[Continue Reading...]
The dissolution order against the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, formerly known as the Unification Church, has been finalized. Japan's Supreme Court dismissed the group's special appeal and upheld the Tokyo High Court decision ordering its dissolution. But…[Continue Reading...]
A Gloriavale leaver says he doesn't think a new documentary is neutral, and is borderline sympathetic to the cult. The West Coast religious sect has granted documentary producer Dame Julie Christie rare access for new series, Devotion: The Gloriavale Story.…[Continue Reading...]
The leader of a religious cult and his wife have been found guilty of all charges in relation to the death of a woman who had travelled to New Zealand to seek religious teaching. It has been 840 days since…[Continue Reading...]
Trademark changes and copyright infringement disputes take many forms. Dunkin’ Donuts changed its name to Dunkin’ because Donuts did not suggest the vigorous, on-the-go attitude the coffee company wants to project. But what happens when a church changes its name,…[Continue Reading...]
Key points What feels like profound connection may actually be the start of hidden, destabilizing control. 12-step communities can unintentionally enable narcissistic abuse by misapplying recovery language. High-empathy individuals are especially vulnerable to their attunement being exploited. “The problem is,…[Continue Reading...]
People continues its dive into cults with People Magazine Investigates: The Cult of the Soulful Journey. The special presentation focuses on self-help guru Soulaire Allerai, who set up a commune in Minnetonka, Minnesota, promising her followers spiritual growth. Investigation Discovery…[Continue Reading...]
Dear Eric: Twenty years ago, I found myself a part of a group that initially started as a gym buddy group. I was brought inside the circle by the “leader”, aka the one who initiates and makes plans. Since the…[Continue Reading...]
I recently met up with one of my friends for coffee and a good chat session. When I sat down at the table, she pointed at her cup and exclaimed, “The barista totally gaslit me. Do you see how they…[Continue Reading...]
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