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‘Speed running’ trend spreads despite Scientology and social media sites trying to stop it

Published May 9, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged harassment, Scientology, social media, speed running, TikTok

Since the first incidents in Los Angeles in late March, large groups of people — some in costumes — have tried to race through buildings belonging to the church in New York, San Diego, San Francisco and countries outside the…[Continue Reading...]

Hollywood star was raised in Children of God cult before seeing brother die in front of him

Published May 9, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Children of God, cults, Joaquin Phoenix, River Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix is one of the most easily recognized stars in the world, with a career spanning decades in film. His success has earned him an Oscar for his role in Joker, as well as critical acclaim for performances in…[Continue Reading...]

Andrew Keegan Hits Back at Speculation He Was a ‘Cult’ Leader: ‘That’s Not at All What It Was’

Published May 9, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Andrew Keegan, California, cults, The Circle

Andrew Keegan has once again shot down speculation that his former spiritual community, Full Circle, was a "cult." Sitting down with Josh McBride for the McBride Rewind podcast, the 10 Things I Hate About You actor talked about forming the…[Continue Reading...]

Woman scammed by online ‘psychic’ despite bank intervention

Published May 8, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged psychic, scam, TikTok

A woman in Liepāja lost 1,850 euros after falling for a scammer she found on TikTok who claimed to be a psychic. Although the bank intervened and cancelled the transaction, the woman still found a way to transfer the money.…[Continue Reading...]

https://www.themarysue.com/utah-woman-recalls-being-raised-in-a-cult-after-leaders-started-taking-their-blood/

Published May 8, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cults, FLDS, Polygamists, survivor story

Amanda Grant (@amandaraegrant on TikTok), who was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, said she was part of a polygamous incestuous cult. When she found out church leaders were drawing blood from young church members, she realized she…[Continue Reading...]

UK Scientology buildings targeted for ‘speed runs’ as TikTok trend spreads

Published May 8, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged harassment, Scientology, speed running, trespassing

Hundreds of teenagers have attempted to “speed run” Scientology buildings in different parts of the UK as part of a TikTok trend that started in Los Angeles. Scientology speed running is where people rush into buildings and see how far…[Continue Reading...]

The real cult leader hidden in ‘Rosemary’s Baby’

Published May 8, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Buddhafiield, cult leader, cults, Jaime Gomez, Rosemary's Baby

The film just drips malevolence from every frame – no character, save for Rosemary and a few of her friends, feels entirely trustworthy. Every smile pulls just a little too hard on the corners of the mouth and shows a…[Continue Reading...]

‘Scientology Speedrun’ stunt spreads beyond US as church increases security

Published May 7, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged harassment, Scientology, speedrunning, TikTok

A viral “speedrun” challenge through Church of Scientology buildings has officially gone international, one day after the trend spread coast-to-coast for the first time in the United States. On May 3, a group of some 300 people gathered outside a…[Continue Reading...]

Korean Messiah: Kim Il Sung and the Christian Roots of North Korea’s Personality Cult

Published May 7, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged " book, history, North Korea, personality cult

North Korea’s founder cribbed much of his god-king persona from Protestantism, according to this stimulating debut history. Wall Street Journal reporter Cheng traces Kim Il Sung’s totalitarian ruling style back to his boyhood growing up in the thriving Presbyterian Church…[Continue Reading...]