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Who Is Chad Daybell? Idaho Trial for Man Accused in ‘Doomsday Cult’ Murders

Published April 1, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Chad Daybell, cult leader, Idaho, murder trial

A doomsday prophesizer accused of killing his wife and murdering his new partner's two children is due to stand trial this week in the culmination of a bizarre case that has rocked the U.S. Chad Daybell is set to arrive…[Continue Reading...]

Why L. Ron Hubbard Patented His E-Meter — The device was intended to put the science in Scientology

Published April 1, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged auditing, e-meter, research, scientific research, Scientologists, Scientology

To call L. Ron Hubbard a prolific writer is an extreme understatement. From 1934 to 1940, he regularly penned 70,000 to 100,000 words per month of pulp fiction under 15 different pseudonyms published in various magazines. Not to be constrained…[Continue Reading...]

Has the local council of a sleepy Sussex town fallen under the spell of Scientology? Civic leaders in East Grinstead have been dazzled by Tom Cruise – and even given red carpet treatment to the church’s controversial leader

Published April 1, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged David Miscavige, East Grinstead, Scientologists, Scientology, Tom Cruise, UK

A chance to rub shoulders with Hollywood stars and royals at film premieres would be beyond the dreams of most local council officials or pen-pushers. But for those representing the sleepy market town of East Grinstead in Sussex, attending glitzy…[Continue Reading...]

Confessions of an ‘Amish stripper’: Woman who grew up in strict conservative sect opens up about how she endured years of abuse, drug addiction, and sex work after leaving the settlement at 17

Published April 1, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Amish, former Amish member, personal story, survivor story

A woman who grew up in a strict Amish settlement has opened up about how she endured years of abuse, drug addiction, and sex work after leaving the settlement - which she believes stemmed from her extremely sheltered childhood. Naomi…[Continue Reading...]

Coronation Street star’s mum was caught in cult with ‘sinister sexual exercises’

Published April 1, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult survivor, cults, Emrhys Cooper, personal story

Coronation Street star Emrhys Cooper revealed that his parents found themselves in a cult that started off ‘wholesome’ but took a ‘sinister’ turn. Recent scenes saw Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) meeting the charming Rowan (Emrhys) from The Institute, following her stepson’s…[Continue Reading...]

Chad Daybell trial – live: Jury selection begins in murder case for husband of ‘cult mom’ Lori Vallow

Published April 1, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Chad Daybell, cult leader, Idaho, murder trial

The husband of “doomsday cult mom” Lori Vallow is finally having his day in court as he goes on trial over the triple-murder case that shocked America. Chad Daybell’s trial is set to begin on Monday morning in Ada County…[Continue Reading...]

12 Celebrities Who Were in Cults — And Escaped

Published March 31, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged celebrities, cult survivors, cults, Hollywood

Oscar-winning actress Patricia Arquette was born into a commune called Skymont Subud, which her parents started with their friends. Her four other siblings — Richmond, Rosanna, Alexis and David — had a similar experience with the spiritual movement. Rosanna once…[Continue Reading...]

A new podcast examines the perils of intense meditation

Published March 31, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged meditation, mental health, negative meditation effects, psychiatric problems

Imagine it's a crisp clear winter day, and you're skiing down a mountain, feeling exhilarated. All of a sudden, you lose control of your skis. You're hurtling down towards the base of the slope, and all you can feel is…[Continue Reading...]

EDITORIAL: Church has a duty to sincerely address society’s doubts

Published March 30, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

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

The Tokyo District Court this week imposed a fine of 100,000 yen ($661) on the Unification Church for not complying with part of an education ministry investigation under the Religious Corporation Law. The probe was based on the right to question…[Continue Reading...]