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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

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

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

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

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

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

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...]

Chad Daybell’s murder trial starts Monday. Here’s what to expect

Published March 30, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Chad Daybell, cult leader, Idaho, murder trial, murders

PHOENIX — After years of delays, Doomsday author Chad Daybell’s triple murder trial will finally begin on Monday. His wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, was convicted in the same case last year for killing her kids, Tylee and JJ, who used…[Continue Reading...]

A look at Chad Daybell’s religious beliefs

Published March 30, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Chad Daybell, cult leader, Idaho, murder trial, murders

BOISE, Idaho — The trial for doomsday author Chad Daybell starts Monday in Ada County. He is charged with the deaths of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and two of Lori Vallow Daybell's children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. He…[Continue Reading...]

Scientology Church Appeals AntiSLAPP Ruling in Leah Remini Civil Suit

Published March 30, 2024 By admin

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

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Attorneys for the Church of Scientology Friday filed a notice of appeal regarding a judge's mixed ruling earlier this month on the church's anti-SLAPP motion in Leah Remini's lawsuit. Friday's filing comes 17 days after Judge…[Continue Reading...]