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Rydzyk Reigns: How Poland’s Controversial Televangelist Has Wielded Power For 30 Years

Published June 26, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged media empire, Poland, political influence, Tadeusz Rydzyk, televangelist

“When I first became a priest, what I wished for most was media — for the church, for Catholics, for Poland,” Catholic leader Tadeusz Rydzyk told Nasz Dziennik in June. “Without media, we have no voice at all,” he continued,…[Continue Reading...]

Prayers through caning: Inside churches where demons are ‘beaten out of believers’

Published June 26, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged churches, Extreme sects, Kenya, physical abuse

The practicality of the old adage, spare the rod and spoil the child, is well understood by some pastors of African traditional religions in Nyanza and Western Kenya. In an effort to put the faithful on the "right path", as…[Continue Reading...]

Neo-Nazi seen waving swastika flags outside multiple Georgia synagogues

Published June 25, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Georgia, neo nazis, synagogues

A group of Neo-Nazi’s brandished swastika flags and other antisemitic propaganda outside multiple Georgia synagogues over the weekend. Several members of the hate group Goyim Defense League were pictured outside Chabad Lubavitch of Cobb County in the Atlanta suburb of…[Continue Reading...]

‘We were psychologically, spiritually, and morally raped’: Victims of obscure New York City SEX CULT that lured in members with promises of debauched parties and cheap rent reveal horrific abuse they were subjected as a form of new-age ‘therapy’

Published June 25, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged abuse, cult, cult leader, Saul Newton, sex cult, sexual abuse, The Sullivanian Institute, The Sullivanians

Today, the Upper West Side is one of the wealthiest and most wholesome zip codes in Manhattan - yet just three decades ago, it was also home to an extremely closed-off and sordid sex cult that courted high-profile members and…[Continue Reading...]

“You can’t be anti-Scientology if you’re part of [Tom Cruise’s] family, you will be disconnected — look at his daughter Suri.”

Published June 25, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged family estrangement, Scientology, Scientology policy, Suri Cruise, Tom Cruise

Suri has reportedly not seen Top Gun star Tom in more than a decade after her mom divorced him when she was five. Katie gained sole custody of Suri in 2012, along with a generous settlement that has Tom paying…[Continue Reading...]

17 Surprising Celebrities That Were In or Linked to a Cult

Published June 25, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged celebrities, cults, Hollywood

One word that’ll instantly get a reaction out of anyone, no matter the context, is the word “Cult.” It’s a loaded word, with an intense meaning and history behind it. Per the New Yorker, a cult is simply defined as…[Continue Reading...]

Who is Osho? Know about the rise and fall of ‘Sex Guru’: Here’s everything about his life, career & more

Published June 24, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged alleged cult leader, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, guru, India, Osho

Rajneesh also known as as Osho was an Indian Godman, mystic, and philosopher. He founded the Rajneesh movement. He rejected institutional religions and insisted that spiritual peace cannot be attained by following rituals and traditions. He promoted meditation and encouraged …[Continue Reading...]

Oregon Guru Faces New Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

Published June 24, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged guru, J. Michael Shoemaker, Oregon, sexual abuse allegations, Swami Chetanananda

A former student of J. Michael Shoemaker’s filed an anonymous lawsuit Tuesday morning against the Movement Center and its founder, accusing him of sexually assaulting her and other students. The Movement Center, which hosts yoga and meditation retreats, is led…[Continue Reading...]

InfoWars host Owen Shroyer pleads guilty in Jan. 6 case

Published June 24, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged conspiracy theories, guilty plea, InfoWars, January 6th, Owen Shroyer, QAnon

WASHINGTON — A host from Alex Jones' conspiracy theory mongering InfoWars on Friday pleaded guilty to storming the grounds of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Owen Shroyer admitted that he unlawfully entered and remained on restricted grounds during…[Continue Reading...]

12 Riveting Thrillers Exploring Dangerous Cults

Published June 24, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged best films about cults, cults, movies about cults

Cults are equally fascinating and terrifying for many people, so it’s no wonder they are one of the most explored phenomena in our media. But what are some of the best? That’s what one film fan looking for movies about…[Continue Reading...]