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Takeaways from The Associated Press’ reporting on extremism in the military

Published October 17, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged anti-government extremists, January 6th, radicalization

An Associated Press investigation examined extremism among members of the U.S. military and veterans. Here are highlights from the reporting. How many active-duty military and veterans are involved in extremism? The AP received exclusive access to data collected and analyzed…[Continue Reading...]

Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880M to clergy sexual abuse survivors

Published October 17, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged legal settlement, Los Angeles, Roman Catholic Church, sexual absue

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades, in what an attorney said was the largest single child sex abuse settlement with a Catholic archdiocese, it was announced…[Continue Reading...]

Hollywood star was pushed to quit acting after marrying cult leader’s son

Published October 17, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Bethany Joy Lenz, cult survivor, cults, personals story

Bethany Joy Lenz was a household name in the early 2000s due to her starring role on the CW's "One Tree Hill." At the same time, she was unknowingly a member of a cult. In 2023, the actress shared on…[Continue Reading...]

Why might people believe in human-made hurricanes? Two conspiracy theory psychologists explain

Published October 17, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged conspiracy theories, hurricanses, weather control

Hurricane Milton slammed into the west coast of Florida on October 9, becoming the second powerful hurricane to hit the state in just two weeks. While most people turned to meteorologists for explanations, a vocal minority remained skeptical, proposing that…[Continue Reading...]

Four Mancoba Seven Angels cult members jailed for cop killings

Published October 17, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal charges, cults, gangs, murders, Nigeria, violence

Four worshippers from the Mancoba Seven Angels Ministries, who killed five on-duty police officers in Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape in 2018, have been given hefty prison terms. Andani Monco, Kwanele Ndlwana, Siphosomzi Tshefu and Phumzile Mhlatywa were sentenced on…[Continue Reading...]

5 Ways To Identify A Cult And Why You Should Stay Away From Them

Published October 17, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cult characteristics, cults, warning signs

What makes a cult? Al-Arqam has displayed multiple characteristics of a cult. In fact, it’s hard to argue that they are not a cult. Here are a few key signs of a cult and how they tick all the boxes.…[Continue Reading...]

Inside the bizarre recruitment tactics of the Shincheonji ‘doomsday’ church

Published October 17, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Australia, cult, cult leader, Lee Man-Hee, recruitment tactics, Shincheonji Church

A Korean religious sect that has been labelled a cult by former members is attempting to expand its influence in Australia by targeting young, impressionable people in cafes, on dating apps and on university campuses. The recruitment drive has led…[Continue Reading...]

Evil cult leader dies before facing justice

Published October 17, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Alexander Wilon, Australia, child abuse, criminal charges, cult, cult leader, Ministry of God, the leader, wrongful death

WARNING: Disturbing content A former NSW cult leader who was charged with monstrously covering up the horrific killing of a helpless two-year-old girl by burning her body in a barrel and sieving her ashes nearly four decades ago will never…[Continue Reading...]

One Tree Hill’s Bethany Joy Lenz says she had PTSD from ‘sex schedule’ with cult leader’s son

Published October 17, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Bethany Joy Lenz, cult survivor, cults, personal story

Bethany Joy Lenz is ready to discuss her life as a former member of the Big House Family cult. On the latest episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, the One Tree Hill alum joined host Alex Cooper to discuss…[Continue Reading...]

Thailand’s iCon scandal shows enduring popularity of get-rich-quick schemes

Published October 16, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Asia, MLM, multi level marketing schemes, Thailand

A police investigation into an alleged pyramid scheme that claimed revenues of more than US$300 million and attracted hundreds of thousands of members highlights a lucrative yet deceptive business model that’s becoming increasingly popular in Thailand – leveraging celebrity endorsements…[Continue Reading...]