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Meditation can backfire, worsening mental health problems

Published August 22, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged meditation, mindfulness, negative effects

Since mindfulness it’s something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues. Mindfulness is a type of Buddhist-based meditation in which you focus on being aware of what…[Continue Reading...]

Why the Landmark Forum is NOT a cult– Cult Expert Rick Ross

Published August 22, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Landmark Education, Landmark Worldwide, Rick Alan Ross, The Forum, Werner Erhard

Our guest is a longtime critic of Landmark Worldwide and features them in his book about cults and cult-like organizations "Cults Inside Out: How People Get in and Can Get Out". Volunteers and Staff were trained how to speak about…[Continue Reading...]

Prophet Omotoso would allegedly select one of the complainants to go to his bedroom where he sexually assaulted them

Published August 22, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged criminal trial, Prophet Omatoso, rape, South Africa, televangelist

The Eastern Cape high court in Gqeberha has dismissed an application by televangelist Timothy Omotoso, 63, and his two co-accused, Lusanda Sulani, 41, and Zikiswa Sitho, 33, to have evidence deemed inadmissible. Omotoso had argued that the evidence was obtained…[Continue Reading...]

Court rejects televangelist Omotoso’s latest bid to have evidence deemed inadmissible

Published August 22, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged criminal charges, Jesus Dominion International (JDI) church, Omotoso, rape, South Africa, televangelist

The trio, Omotoso, 63, Lusanda Sulani, 41, and Zikiswa Sitho, 33, argued that the evidence was obtained unconstitutionally. On Wednesday, the High Court of South Africa, sitting in Gqeberha, upheld the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) position, allowing the evidence to…[Continue Reading...]

Mormon church issues new restrictions on transgender members

Published August 22, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged LDS, Mormon Church, Mormons, transgender Mormons

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known widely as the Mormon church, issued a slew of new policies this week expanding its restrictions on transgender members. The policies, released Monday, include rules barring trans people from working with…[Continue Reading...]

Why did Japan PM decide to step down?

Published August 22, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult, cult leader, Japan, political influence, Sun Myung Moon, Unification Church

Ina surprise announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said a week ago he would step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, bringing his premiership to an early end. Since coming to office in October…[Continue Reading...]

Exploring Allison Mack Net Worth, Assets and Income in 2024

Published August 22, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged actor, Allison Mack, criminal convictiion, NXIVM, sex cult

Curious about the financial comeback of celebrities? You’re not alone. Many wonder how stars manage their wealth, especially after facing tough times. Allison Mack’s story is a prime example. Once worth $7 million, her net worth saw a significant drop…[Continue Reading...]

Ultra-Orthodox protests in Jerusalem deteriorate into violence

Published August 21, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged draft, Israel, protests, utra-Orthodox Jews, violence

Protesters from Israel's ultra-Orthodox sector clashed with police on Wednesday, with violence breaking out as they rallied at a recruitment center in Jerusalem. This comes after Rabbi Asher Deutsch of the "Committee to Save the World of Torah" called for…[Continue Reading...]

Leader of ‘shamanastic community’ arrested on sexual assault and child sexual abuse charges

Published August 21, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged California, criminal charges, Ricardo Flores, sect leader, sexual abuse, shaman

The religious leader of a “shamanistic community” in Southern California was charged with rape, child sexual abuse and other sex crimes after “multiple victims” came forward. Ricardo Flores, 59, was accused by “multiple” alleged survivors of sexual assault on August…[Continue Reading...]

Inside Gloriavale: The secretive life of women in NZ Christian ‘cult’

Published August 21, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult, Gloriavale, New Zealand, women

A new documentary about a secretive New Zealand "cult" uncovers the openly submissive lifestyle of women in the fundamentalist Christian community. The third documentary in the series reveals how the Gloriavale society, based in Haupiri, in the South Island, imposes…[Continue Reading...]