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Questions surround Tulsi Gabbard’s ties to politicized Hindu ‘cult’

Published November 29, 2024 By admin

Among Donald Trump’s surprising nominees for his next administration is Tulsi Gabbard, his pick for director of national intelligence. Her lifelong links with a politically active Hindu “cult” raise new questions about a nominee already under fire from both Republicans…[Continue Reading...]

How Will the Unification Church Scandal Pan Out?

Published November 28, 2024 By admin

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

The October 2024 general election dealt a serious blow to the LDP-Kōmeitō ruling coalition. Suzuki Eito, a specialist in the dealings of the Korean Unification Church, examines the connections between the religious organization and Japan’s political parties that may have…[Continue Reading...]

28 Celebrities Who Left the Church of Scientology (& Why)

Published November 28, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged celebrities, Hollywood, Scientologists, Scientology

Over the years, many famous ex-Scientologists have spoken out about leaving the controversial church. Whether they left after decades of involvement in the organization or dipped out after just a few days, many of the biggest names in Hollywood have…[Continue Reading...]

8 suspected Millah Abraham cult followers arrested in Melaka

Published November 28, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged arrests, cult leader, Malaysia, Millah Abraham

JASIN: Three married couples and two men were detained during a midnight raid on a house here on suspicion of being followers of the deviant Millah Abraham sect. Melaka education, higher education and religious affairs committee chairman Rahmad Mariman said…[Continue Reading...]

I grew up in a sex cult – making feminist porn helped me overcome my trauma

Published November 28, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Austria, child abuse, cult leader, Friedrichshof Commune, Otto Muehl, survivor story

Inka Winter has no memories of the day she arrived at the commune as a tiny child. After her father abandoned the family, her mother had to seek work in Berlin, so four-year-old Inka was left at the headquarters of…[Continue Reading...]

On Keith Raniere & NXIVM 3: Jim Heller, Maharaji Comparisons

Published November 27, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult leader, Keith Raniere, Maharaji, NXIVM ses cult

Jim Heller is a former Canadian ashram premie. Currently, he is a criminal lawyer in Victoria, B.C., Canada, and a guitarist in a band called Gravel. He has critiqued Maharaji’s past claims and his followers’ evasion of accountability. Heller looks…[Continue Reading...]

Cult Deprogrammer Answers Cult Questions

Published November 27, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult deprogrammer, cult deprogramming, cult expert, cults, Rick Alan Ross

Professional cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about cults. What makes a cult a cult exactly? What are some signs you’re in one? How do cults differ from religions? Can a family be…[Continue Reading...]

Falun Gong-Backed Troupe Accused of Trafficking by Ex-Dancer

Published November 26, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Falun Gong, former dancer, labor buses, proposed class action lawsuit, Shen Yun

An ex-Shen Yun performer brought a proposed class action against the dance company Monday, claiming the organization, run by Falun Gong religious leaders, engages in forced child labor. Chun-Ko Chang’s complaint against Shen Yun Performing Arts Center and its leaders…[Continue Reading...]

Psychic Accused of Scamming Customers Has Tarot Cards and Crystal Balls Seized by Police

Published November 26, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged arrested, Australia, fraud, psychic, scam, Tina Montana

A psychic's tarot cards and crystal balls were seized by police after she was accused of being involved in a crime group that allegedly scammed multiple people out of their savings. Tina Montana, 47, was arrested in Sydney, Australia, and…[Continue Reading...]

Israel issues more than 1,000 arrest warrants for ultra-Orthodox draft avoiders

Published November 26, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Israel, military draft, ultra-Orthodox, ultra-Orthodox Jews

Israel’s military has issued 1,126 arrest warrants for ultra-Orthodox conscripts who have not responded to drafting orders, in a move likely to fuel discontent over a controversial decision to remove their decades-long exemption from service. Brig. Gen. Shay Tayeb announced…[Continue Reading...]