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John Stamos nearly became a Scientologist in 1980s: ‘Creepy as f—k’

Published October 25, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Celebrity Centre, John Stamos, recruitment effort, Scientologists, Scientology

John Stamos had a near miss with Scientology. In his explosive memoir, “If You Would Have Told Me” (which is now out), the actor, 60, detailed a near miss he had with the controversial Church of Scientology in the 1980s.…[Continue Reading...]

Growing up in a “harmless” cult?

Published October 25, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged benign cults, cult childhood, cults, harmless cults, personal story

In the house I grew up in, we had an altar made of Japanese cypress. It housed carved wooden tablets for my ancestors — small tombstones embossed with golden Japanese calligraphy. The most recently departed ones had names. Not their…[Continue Reading...]

Metallica musician details run-in with Manson family during infamous shootout

Published October 25, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Charles Manson, Manson Family, Metallica, Robert Trujillo, shootout

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo recalled being in the middle of a crime scene at a young age. Trujillo, 59, shared his frightening encounter with the Manson family, as the musician detailed running for cover during a shootout. "Long story short…[Continue Reading...]

Protesters planning action outside Scientology’s UK HQ during its ‘greatest gathering’

Published October 25, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged anti-Scientology protest, Scientologists, Scientology, UK

Protesters are planning the largest UK demonstration against Scientology for 15 years, outside what the controversial organisation is calling its “greatest gathering”. The Scientology leader, David Miscavige, who has been served with lawsuits in the US, including for human trafficking,…[Continue Reading...]

‘The Process’ – Halle Berry Starring in Psychological Thriller About a Self-Help Cult

Published October 25, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cults, Halle Berry, move, self-help guru

The upcoming thriller The Process is set to be directed by Tara Miele, Deadline reports this afternoon, and Academy Award winner Halle Berry has been attached to star. Halle Berry will also be producing the cult-based psychological thriller. Deadline reports,…[Continue Reading...]

Abakaliki residents lament rising spate of cult violence, robberies

Published October 25, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

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

Residents of Abakaliki have continued to lament the increasing rate of burglaries, theft of foodstuffs and cult clashes in Ebonyi. Recent cult clashes in some parts of Abakaliki led to the loss of lives, just as the clashes have had…[Continue Reading...]

Psychologists warn about the dangers of rising psychological pseudoscience

Published October 24, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged debunking phony claims, pseudo-therapies, pseudoscience

A rise in psychological pseudoscience is putting people at risk, psychologists have warned, with social media and celebrity endorsements partly to blame. Mental health apps, mood-boosting supplements and energy therapies are among the therapies that could do 'more harm than…[Continue Reading...]

Sedona, Arizona residents call New Age tourists “moon puppies” and “foo-foo woo woos.”

Published October 24, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Arizona, crystal power, James Arthur Ray, New Age believers, Sedona, vortexes

This influx of what conservative locals called “moon puppies” and “foo-foo woo woos,” led to Sedona’s first tourism crisis. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger, a great-granddaughter of Sedona Schnebly, recalled the day in the late 1960s when her grandfather came home for…[Continue Reading...]

Why we need to understand cults better — Tedx talk online

Published October 24, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged coercive control, cult dynamics, cults, NXIVM, warning signs

Sarah Edmondson is a survivor and a fearless advocate with cult awareness. She courageously shares her idea of how to “seek safely” when deciding to join a group and why cult literacy matters. Sarah Edmondson is an actress who gained…[Continue Reading...]

The dispiriting truth about why many evangelical Christians support Israel

Published October 24, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Armageddon, fundamentalist Christians, Israel, White evangelicals, Zionism

Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, American evangelicals have been especially vocal in backing Israel. Last week, 90 prominent pastors and other leaders issued “An Evangelical Statement in Support for Israel.” Citing “just war” tradition, the statement affirmed “Israel’s…[Continue Reading...]