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The Satanic Panic: Beyond Dungeons & Dragons

Published September 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged 1980s, Satanic panic, Satanism, United States

Stranger Things touched on the Satanic Panic that took hold in the 1980s. It was about more than D&D – here’s the real history. When Satanic Panic comes up in gaming circles, it’s usually a joke about the overreaction to D&D in…[Continue Reading...]

Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs sentenced to 17 years in January 6 case

Published September 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged criminal sedition, January 6th, Joe Biggs, prison sentence, Proud Boys

A leader of the Proud Boys who led the far-right organization’s infamous march to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison – among the longest sentences handed down yet for a convicted…[Continue Reading...]

Sandy Hook parents awarded damages against Alex Jones decry his ‘opulent’ spending as he seeks raise

Published September 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Alex Jones, bankruptcy, InfoWars, salary, spending

On the same day that six parents of children killed in the Sandy Hook tragedy asked a judge to put Alex Jones on a budget for his “egregious spending” during his bankruptcy case, Jones himself asked the court for a…[Continue Reading...]

Scientologists Tell Feds They Don’t Want Randos Repairing Their E-Meters

Published September 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged e-meter, repairs, restrictions, Scientologists, Scientology

You can now include the Church of Scientology alongside big tech firms like Apple and tractor makers John Deere for groups that have opposed the right to repair. Earlier this month, Authors Services, Inc., the organization that represents the late…[Continue Reading...]

Edo: 10 feared killed in renewed cult clashes

Published September 1, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, deaths, gangs, Nigeria, violence

No fewer than 10 persons have been reported killed in suspected cult-related clashes in Benin and Auchi, Edo State, in the last three days. The latest of the killings were said to be four victims reportedly shot dead on Wednesday…[Continue Reading...]

Neo-Nazis in court on “race war” terror charges

Published August 31, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged criminal charges, Finland, neo nazis

Prosecutors have charged four Finnish men linked to far-right groups with offences linked to terrorist intent. The offences include aggravated firearms charges and training to commit a terrorist act. The suspected crimes took place in Lahti as well as in…[Continue Reading...]

“I often wonder if my cousins are members of a cult. They worship Donald Trump.”

Published August 31, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult allegations, Donald Trump, expert analysis, research

The reader said, “I often wonder if my cousins are members of a cult. They worship Donald Trump. He has become a god-like figure in their lives and no matter what Trump does, their feelings do not change.” The reader…[Continue Reading...]

Leah Remini Claims Scientology Has Continued To Be “Aggressive” Since She Filed Harassment Suit

Published August 31, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged harassment, lawsuit, Leah Remini, Scientologists, Scientology

The Church of Scientology hasn’t yet responded in court to Leah Remini’s harassment lawsuit filed earlier this month, but according to the Emmy winner, the David Miscavige-led organization has made some harsh moves in reaction. “In the short period of…[Continue Reading...]

My Childhood in a Cult: Growing Up in a Controversial Baltimore Religious Community

Published August 31, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Baltimore, Catholic Charismatic renewal, covenant communities, former member, Lamb of God, personal story

Barefoot girls hold a ribbon and loop around a maypole. Some, styled as the “Little Lambs,” dance for the hundreds gathered at the 15-acre Timonium estate known as The Farm. There are pony rides, potato-sack races, even a live band…[Continue Reading...]