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What Has Westboro Baptist Church Been Up To For The Last Decade? 2015-2025

Published September 1, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged founder, Fred Phelps, hate group, Kansas, Phelps family, Topeks, Westboro Baptist Church

For many, Westboro Baptist Church is one of the most infamous and notorious churches in the country. Founded by Fred Phelps in Topeka, Kansas, in 1955, it rose to prominence in the early 1990s and 2000s for its showy, public…[Continue Reading...]

Brother of missing Claremont man says sibling had longtime ties to cult-like religious group

Published September 1, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged California, Hemet, His Way Spirit Led Assemblies, Shelly Bailey “Kat” Martin

Before a recent break in the 2023 disappearance of Emilio Ghanem, there hasn’t been much talk about Ruben Moreno. But things have changed rapidly in the past few weeks. Authorities are now trying to determine if there could be a…[Continue Reading...]

Christian Gospel Mission leader faces additional allegations from new victims

Published September 1, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal charges, cult leader, Jeong Myeong-seok, JMS. Providence Church, South Korea

Eighty-year-old Jeong Myeong-seok, leader of controversial religious cult Christian Gospel Mission (JMS), has been indicted again on a quasi-rape charge separate from the crimes that have him currently serving his 17-year prison sentence. The Daejeon District Prosecutors’ Office said Monday…[Continue Reading...]

‘I fear for my sons’: Mother awaits DNA results on remains linked to Kenya’s starvation cult

Published September 1, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged children, deaths, Good News International Church, Kenya

Carolyne Odour has told the BBC she desperately fears for fate of her two young sons who went missing two months ago with their father - a follower of the teachings of a notorious starvation cult leader. Ms Odour says…[Continue Reading...]

Kim Jong Un displays portrait of self at event in latest personality cult boost

Published September 1, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cults, Kim Jong Um, North Korea, potrait

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has displayed a large portrait of himself at a state awards event for the first time, according to NK News analysis of state media, the latest in a string of moves intended to boost…[Continue Reading...]

The Bible Speaks ‘Cult Survivor’ Speaks at Ventfort Hall

Published August 31, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Carl Stevens, cult leader, cults, Lenox, Massachusetts, survivor story, The Bible Speaks

LENOX, Mass. — A dream made of pure intentions to follow in the word of God turned out to be, for many, served in a poisoned chalice. Despite the manipulation and exploitation wrapped in a shroud, light still shines through.…[Continue Reading...]

Maple Yip, wife of Alex Fong reveals experience with cult brainwashing in new memoir

Published August 31, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged abuse, cult leader, cults, Jeong Myung-seok, JMS. Providence Church, South Korea, survivor story

30th August 2025 – (Hong Kong) Maple Yip, wife of Hong Kong artist Alex Fong, has shared her harrowing experience of being brainwashed by a cult in her newly released Korean-language autobiography. This follows her previous appearance in the Netflix…[Continue Reading...]

We let you down on Shakahola cult deaths, police admit

Published August 31, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged doomsday cult, Good News International Church, Kenya, police, starvation deaths

What you need to know: The Shakahola massacre happened when controversial preacher Mackenzie Nthenge and his team caused more than 450 members of his Good News International Church to starve to death in Kilifi County. Mackenzie is accused of brainwashing…[Continue Reading...]

Starvation cult scandal deepens in Kenya as government faces criticism

Published August 31, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged doomsday cult, Good News International Church, Kenya, starvations deaths

Kenya’s starvation cult controversy has escalated, drawing heavy criticism toward the government’s handling of the crisis. At least 11 suspects have been arrested in connection with the deadly cult activities, as investigations continue into mass deaths linked to forced starvation.…[Continue Reading...]