BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho mother Lori Vallow Daybell has been sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday in the murders of her two youngest children and a woman she saw as a romantic rival in a case that…[Continue Reading...]
On this date in 1985, The Provo Daily Herald was in the midst of a 12-part … uh, exposé? … titled "Satan Worship in Zion." Context: It was the satanic panic, a 1980s hysteria that swept the nation with reports…[Continue Reading...]
Public fascination with fringe spiritual groups has only increased in the last few years as celebrity, crime, and a cultural conversation about psychological manipulation have collided thanks to sensational court cases such as the one involving NXIVM. Podcasts and documentaries…[Continue Reading...]
People who claimed to be Jesus Many of those familiar with the Bible and Christianity know that Jesus Christ is supposed to return. But what will the Second Coming be like? Or has it actually happened already? According to some…[Continue Reading...]
The Roman Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandal continues apace and reflects a common trend in churches around the world. There are many facets of this to consider, including cults and fringe religious movements or groups, as this happens in and…[Continue Reading...]
LYNCHBURG, Va. – On Friday, Jerry Falwell Jr. announced the Falwell Family Trust is suing Liberty University over alleged unauthorized use of Dr. Jerry Falwell’s trademark, name and image. After his passing in 2007, Dr. Falwell left his intellectual property…[Continue Reading...]
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Pentagon official has attacked this week’s widely watched congressional hearing on UFOs, calling the claims “insulting” to employees who are investigating sightings and accusing a key witness of not cooperating with the official U.S. government…[Continue Reading...]
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Jehovah’s Witnesses organization is facing scrutiny in Pennsylvania over its handling of alleged widespread child sexual abuse by members. An email sent to some members is offering a glimpse into how the organization is responding to…[Continue Reading...]
It was interesting that there was a NXIVM connection once again. They’re constantly your nemesis. Right — [the lawsuit over the Burning Man footage] was from the production company that made The Vow, [featuring former NXIVM members]. I don’t want…[Continue Reading...]
One of the many admired performers of today’s generation is Scarlett Johansson, a Hollywood celebrity best known for playing Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With her exceptional beauty and stylish appearance, Johansson has long been a fan favorite.…[Continue Reading...]
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