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30 feared killed in Edo cult clash

Published January 3, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, deaths, gangs, Nigeria, violence

There is no end in sight over the cult killings in Benin City, the Edo State Capital as a young man narrowly escaped from being hacked down by suspected cultists in 2nd East circular area in Benin on Tuesday evening.…[Continue Reading...]

Mother-Daughter Suicide in Thailand: The Dark Role of a Cult?

Published January 3, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cults, suicide, Thailand

In a quiet corner of Rayong, Thailand, a chilling scene unfolded on January 2nd. A well-known veterinarian, Nongluck Muangkhiao, and her 12-year-old daughter, Nichapha Leelart, were found lifeless in their home. The stark reality of their demise was discovered by…[Continue Reading...]

JW Elders Pressure Non-Believers to Conform

Published January 2, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized

My name is Robert Weslowski Jr. (Bob), and I am from Tucson, Arizona. Back in 1996, my father, Robert, who was 72 years old, entered a local hospital via the emergency room complaining of severe stomach pains. This was not…[Continue Reading...]

A Day in the Life: A Conspiracy Theory Researcher

Published January 2, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged conspiracy theories, extremists, racists, research

A lecturer at the University of Waterloo and a post-doctoral fellow at Queen’s University in Kingston, she studies religion and social theory. Her primary focus rests on conspiracy theories, the Christian belief that the world is coming to an end…[Continue Reading...]

TV Review: ABC News Studios’ “Daughters of the Cult” Tells the Chaotic Story of the “Mormon Manson”

Published January 2, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cult survivors, Ervil LeBaron, murders, Polygamist cult

Daughters of the Cult is a new Hulu docuseries from ABC News Studios that delves into the thrilling story of Ervil LeBaron, a Mormon cult leader who ordered the killings of his opponents. I’m no stranger to documentaries on cults, having learned about such…[Continue Reading...]

Ideological obsession: Unraveling the psychological roots of radicalization

Published January 1, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged obsessive compulsive disorder, radicalization, research

New research has found a significant relationship between obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms, obsessive passion for ideological beliefs, and radical intentions. The study, published in the journal Aggressive Behavior, suggests that the intensity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms could be a key factor in…[Continue Reading...]

Police in Murang’a apprehend 23 suspected cult members

Published January 1, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Africa, cults, gangs, police arrests

Police in Murang'a are holding 23 people in custody believed to have been in the process of conducting rituals and administering oaths on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga. Eleven men, eleven women, and a young boy were…[Continue Reading...]

Lori Vallow Daybell: Guilty

Published December 31, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cult mom, Lori Vallow, murders, trial testimony

A jury in Idaho found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty on all charges, including the murders of her two children and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of her husband's first wife. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti takes you inside…[Continue Reading...]

What Are Conspiracy Theories?

Published December 31, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged conspiracy theories, research, studies

A conspiracy theory is defined as a theory that rejects the standard explanation for an event and instead credits a covert group or organization with carrying out a secret plot. Chances are, you can think of at least one conspiracy…[Continue Reading...]

Tom Cruise Allegedly Exploded at His Assistant For the Most Absurd Reason: “Like a child who had never been told no”

Published December 31, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Scientologists, Scientology, temper tantrum, Tom Cruise

Known for starring in franchises like Mission Impossible and Top Gun, action star Tom Cruise has long been an iconic figure in Hollywood. While he has made several headlines for leading multiple box office hits, he has also been the…[Continue Reading...]