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In the US, Black survivors are nearly invisible in the Catholic clergy sexual abuse crisis

Published December 4, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged black survivors, clergy abuse, personal stories, sexual abuse

BALTIMORE — As Charles Richardson gradually lost his eyesight to complications from diabetes, certain childhood memories haunted him even more. The Catholic priest appeared vividly in his mind’s eye — the one who promised him a spot on a travel…[Continue Reading...]

Kishida denies media report of ties to Unification Church

Published December 4, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

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

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday dismissed allegations of ties to the Unification Church after a media report said that he had met with the head of a group affiliated with the scandal-ridden religious organization in 2019 during his time…[Continue Reading...]

Alex Jones launches unhinged video game where players hunt zombie Hillary Clinton & gay frogs

Published December 3, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Alex Jones, InfoWars, video game

Far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has released a new video game in which players can hunt and kill liberal figures in an effort to “save the world from the evil globalists’ plot” to turn everyone liberal, according to the game’s…[Continue Reading...]

Leah Remini Responds to Scientology Church, Files Anti-SLAAP Motion

Published December 3, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged California, lawsuit, Leah Remini, Los Angeles, Scientologists, Scientology

Leah Remini, a former Church of Scientology member who is suing the church for defamation, says in new court papers that church member Tom Cruise holds special standing with the faith’s leader, David Miscavige. “Cruise, David Miscavige’s best friend, is…[Continue Reading...]

Romanian guru suspected of running international sex sect handed preliminary charges with 14 others

Published December 3, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal charges, cult leader, France, Gregorian Bivolaru, yoga guru

PARIS (AP) — A 71-year-old Romanian yoga guru and 14 others were handed preliminary charges by a Paris magistrate on a raft of counts linked to an international ring that for years allegedly subjected followers seeking enlightenment to sexual exploitation.…[Continue Reading...]

Tantric yoga sect guru goes before French judge

Published December 2, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged criminal charges, cult leder, France, Gregorian Bivolaru, yoga guru

Gregorian Bivolaru, a 71-year-old national of both Romania and Sweden, and 14 other people were to be questioned with a view to being potentially charged in the case, a judicial source told AFP late on Thursday. French authorities on Tuesday…[Continue Reading...]

HBO Series Explores Bizarre Tale of ‘Mother God,’ Cult Leader Found Wrapped in Christmas Lights After Death

Published December 2, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Cult TV Tagged abuse, Amy Carlson, cult, cult leader, documentary, Love Has Won

Amy Carlson claimed to have been reincarnated as Marilyn Monroe and Joan of Arc, and also said that Robin Williams advised her from the Great Beyond. The Colorado-based guru also said she was 19 billion years old, had given birth…[Continue Reading...]

Siddha Yoga Lawsuit Alleges Rape and Cultic Abuses by Muktananda

Published December 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged guru, lawsuit, sexual abuse, Swami Muktananda, Syddha Yoga

A new lawsuit filed on November 22nd, 2023 by three women alleges a series of abuses by Swami Muktanada including rape, sexual assault, and cultic abuses during the 1970s and 80s. It also alleges followers were required to provide free…[Continue Reading...]

Meet the ‘Entrepreneur of Hate’ Behind the Rise Of Canadian Neo-Nazi Fight Clubs

Published December 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged hate groups, hate propaganda, Kristoffer Nippak, neo Nazi, neo nazis

Ayoung Canadian named Kristoffer Nippak is a key player in the growing neo-Nazi network of “Active Clubs,” VICE News can exclusively reveal. With more than 10 cells sprinkled across multiple provinces, the Active Clubs are the fastest-growing neo-Nazi movement in…[Continue Reading...]

Officials, ex-FLDS insiders applaud efforts to support those seeking to leave polygamist communities

Published December 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, FLDS, Polygamists, polygamy, Utah

Those who choose to exit polygamous communities frequently rely upon the assistance of outsiders.“It is because of the kindness of some very good people … that my kids were able to escape,” said Jeff Black, one of the featured speakers…[Continue Reading...]