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‘I grew up in a cult and managed to break free’

Published August 26, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Children of God, cult leader, Moses David Berg, sex cult, survivor story

My parents joined the Children of God in the early 1970s. Back then, it was very much part of the Jesus freaks, hippie revolution. There were lots of people wanting to change the world, to have a different way of…[Continue Reading...]

How John Stamos Almost Ended Up Joining Scientology in the 80s: ‘Creepy as F–k’

Published August 25, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged John Stamos, Scientologists, Scientology

The Church of Scientology has gained notoriety ever since its foundation was laid in 1950. Many call it a new religious movement whereas others suspect that Scientology is more akin to a cult. Actor John Stamos had his run-in with…[Continue Reading...]

KJC member died from fatigue, not due to raid vs. Quiboloy – PNP

Published August 25, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Apollo Quiboloy, cult leader, Kingdom of Jesus Christ, Philippines, police raid

MANILA, Philippines — A member of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) religious sect died during the same time about two thousand members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) were conducting an operation meant to serve the warrant of arrest…[Continue Reading...]

Where Robson and Jerome are now – from drugs battle to controversial religious sect

Published August 25, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Andrew Cohen, former followers, personal story, Robson and Jerome, spiritual guru

Robson Green and Jerome Flynn, the stars of ITV's drama Soldier Soldier, never anticipated their rise to pop stardom. Their rendition of 'Unchained Melody' on the show in November 1994 captivated audiences and caught the attention of a young Simon…[Continue Reading...]

2k cops surround Quiboloy compound, arrest warrant served anew

Published August 24, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Apollo Quiboloy, arrest warrant, cult leader, Philippines

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Around 2,000 members of the Philippine National Police raided the compound of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) in Buhangin District, Davao City on Saturday in another attempt to serve the arrest warrant against televangelist Apollo…[Continue Reading...]

The sinister Scottish cult at the centre of a global FBI probe into thousands of abuse cases

Published August 24, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged FBI investigation, relgiiouos sect, sexual abuse, two by twos

As a little girl, Sally would lie in bed, staving off sleep, terrified she might die in the night and be cast to the fires of Hell. This paralysing fear wasn’t just childish imagination but had been drummed into her…[Continue Reading...]

Multi-level marketing or pyramid scheme? Look for these red flags before signing up

Published August 23, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged MLM, multi level marketing schemes, warning signs

It's an attractive proposition — being able to work from home and earn commission on sales, with the flexibility to work as little or as much as you want. That's the general allure of multi-level marketing companies, or MLMs, especially…[Continue Reading...]

How I escaped a Christian sect and an abusive husband… but the price was losing my six beloved children

Published August 23, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged authoritarian sect, cult allegations, Exclusive Brethren, survivor story

The day my only daughter, Juliet, got married was always going to be emotional. As a proud mother I'd imagined the months of excited preparations, the elation of seeing my little girl as a radiant bride, the happy tears I'd…[Continue Reading...]

Only 70 out of 1,100 ultra-Orthodox Jews complied with draft orders: Israeli army

Published August 22, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged former ultra orthodox Jews, Israel, military draft

The Israeli army revealed on 21 August that only about 70 ultra-Orthodox Jewish men reported to military induction centers since Tel Aviv issued the first batch of draft orders to the Haredi sector last month in a bid to overcome…[Continue Reading...]

I grew up as an ultra-Orthodox Jew – my kids no longer speak to me after I fled my abusive husband and left the community

Published August 22, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged family estrangement, famiy estrangement, former follower, former member, personal story, Ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups, ultra-Orthodox Jews

A woman who grew up in Hasidic Jewish community where she was taught her only goal should be to 'bear as many children as possible' has recounted her harrowing escape after she was 'sold' by her own parents to an…[Continue Reading...]