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Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds Says He Felt ‘Duped’ By Mormonism

Published July 8, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Dan Reynolds, ex-Mormon, LDS, Mormon Church, Mormons

Dan Reynolds, lead singer of Imagine Dragons, opened up about his years practicing Mormonism as he declared that he’s on a “different path” than loved ones since stepping away from the church. In a recent interview with People magazine, the…[Continue Reading...]

P10M reward offered for arrest of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy

Published July 8, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Apollo Quiboloy, criminal arrest warrant, cult leader, fugitive, Philippines, reward

MANILA, Philippines — A P10 million reward awaits anyone who will step forward and provide credible information that would lead to the arrest of fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. In a…[Continue Reading...]

‘The Evergreen’: Is there a cult in Ashland?

Published July 8, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Ashland, cult allegations, Oregon, Twin Ray

Oregon has a unique history with cults — remember Rajneeshpuram, the inspiration for the docuseries Wild Wild Country? A spiritual group known as TwinRay is based in Ashland, Oregon. The leaders dress in all white and charge thousands of dollars…[Continue Reading...]

Doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie goes on trial after deaths of over 400 followers in Kenya

Published July 8, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal trial, cult leader, doomsday cult, Good News International Church, Kenya, Paul Mackenzie, starvation deaths

The leader of a doomsday cult in Kenya went on trial on Monday on charges of terrorism over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers in a macabre case that shocked the world. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie…[Continue Reading...]

2 years after Abe’s shooting in Japan, ‘second-generation’ Unification Church members struggling

Published July 8, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged controversy, Japan, Sun Myung Moon, Unification Church

Monday marks two years since former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot, while issues related to the Unification Church and the plight of “second-generation” members of religious groups that drew attention afterward remain unsolved. Many mourners visited a…[Continue Reading...]

10 Most Notorious Cult Leaders to Have Ever Lived

Published July 8, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cult leaders, cults, most destructive cult leaders

These cult leaders were the worst of the worst. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at the most manipulative, controlling, and violent cult leaders in history. Watch video.[Continue Reading...]

Kenya cult leader faces terrorism charges after 400 killed in ‘Shakahola forest massacre’

Published July 8, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal trial, cult leader, doomsday cult, Good News International Church, Kenya, Paul Mackenzie, staravation deaths

The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult went on trial on Monday on charges of terrorism over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers in a macabre case that shocked the country and the world. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul…[Continue Reading...]

Shakahola massacre: What to expect as Paul Mackenzie faces witnesses in terrorism case

Published July 7, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal trial, cult leader, doomsday cult, Good News International Church, Kenya, Paul Mackenzie, starvation deaths

Suspected Kilifi cult leader Paul Mackenzie is this week expected to start facing witnesses in a case in which he and 93 others are accused of terror-related offences. Among those lined up to testify against Mackenzie from Monday, July 8,…[Continue Reading...]

Texas Church Leader Resigns Amid Allegations of Decades-Old Misconduct

Published July 7, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged child abuse, Gateway Church, pastor, Robert Morse, sex scandal, Texas

In a significant turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the religious community, Gateway Church‘s senior pastor and founder Robert Morris has stepped down following grave accusations. This unexpected resignation comes after serious allegations of misconduct surfaced, deeply affecting…[Continue Reading...]

The Hunt for Cult Leader Carlos Castaneda’s Witches

Published July 7, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Carlos Castenada, cult author, cult followers

The story starts off in a typical fashion: a cult leader gains notoriety and wealth, purchases a compound, and fills it with disciples, primarily young women, who serve as his sexual subordinates. But in reporter Geoffrey Gray's twisty examination in…[Continue Reading...]