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Ex Scientology Boss Says Tom Cruise Is Church’s ‘Number One Victim’

Published November 21, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Scientologists, Scientology, Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise has been branded the "number one victim" of the Church of Scientology by a former senior member of the church. Cruise is arguably Scientology's most famous member, having joined the church back in the 1980s. Over the years,…[Continue Reading...]

Kansas library removes youth-oriented LGBTQ+ books in order to keep its building

Published November 21, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged censorship, Kansas, LGBT books, library, sect, Society of St Pius X

The public library in St. Marys, Kansas, has managed to hang onto its lease for one more year by removing all of the youth-oriented LGBTQ books from library shelves. Library director Judith Cremer said the decision was the result of…[Continue Reading...]

A South Korean ‘cult’ in Fiji? Grace Road Church business practices under scrutiny over forced labour allegations

Published November 21, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged businesses, cult, Fiji, Grace Road Church, South Korea

The suspects from Grace Road Church (GRC), which has established itself in business chains across the Pacific island nation, were given a reprieve last week by Fiji’s High Court, which ruled they should be allowed to stay in the country,…[Continue Reading...]

Prosecutors seek 30-yr prison term for cult leader for sex assault

Published November 21, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal conviction, cult leader, JMS., Jung Myung-seok, Providence Church, South Korea

DAEJEON, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Tuesday demanded a 30-year prison term for the leader of a controversial religious group charged with sexual assault. Jeong Myeong-seok, who leads the Jesus Morning Star (JMS) group, is accused of raping and…[Continue Reading...]

Trans People Aren’t Forcing Anyone Else to Transition—But This Heteronormative Cult Is

Published November 21, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult TV Tagged cult leaders, Jeff Ayan, Shaleia Ayan, transgender, Twin Flames Universe

It’s a common story told by the Right: a woman looking for answers and happiness is convinced by a cult to transition into a man only to become sad and lonely. The only detail they were missing is that the…[Continue Reading...]

How This Viral TikTok Trend Became Linked to a ‘Sex Cult’

Published November 21, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult leader, Evan Horowitz, Geoffrey Goldberg, Keith Raniere, Movers+Shakers, NXIVM, sex cult, ties to NXIVM

A MARKETING GROUP behind one of the most successful TikTok ad campaigns of all time is drawing scrutiny for its alleged ties to NXIVM, the so-called “sex cult” once led by Keith Raniere in upstate New York. Geoffrey Goldberg and…[Continue Reading...]

Clergy sex abuse survivor Irene Deschenes co-founds new group to help victims

Published November 20, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged Canada, clergy abuse, sexual abuse, support group

A London, Ont., woman who is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse by a Roman Catholic priest is now heading a new organization aimed at delivering speedier justice for victims. This month, Irene Deschenes helped found Outrage Canada, a national…[Continue Reading...]

Boko Haram terrorists kill 3 in Borno

Published November 20, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Boko Haram, cult, murders, Nigeria, terrorist cult, terrorists

No fewer than three persons who went to an outskirt of Kawuri village of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State scavenging for firewood were gunned down by suspected members of dreaded Boko Haram terrorists. The incident which took place…[Continue Reading...]

Breaking Taboos; brave women from some of Zimbabwe’s apostolic sects seek medical services in secret

Published November 20, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Africa, Apostolic sects, child abuse, medical neglect, mothers, Zimbabwe

“I cannot let my children die because of a religion.” Mavis Gunyana (not real name) from a village in Gutu, narrated how hard it is for women of the apostolic sect to get medical services for their children. For years,…[Continue Reading...]

Police, Governors Losing Battle Against Cult Violence

Published November 19, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, gangs, Nigeria, police action, violence

Cult-related violence is posing serious security challenges to schools, communities and businesses, leading to the death of many people, including a senior police officer working in the Niger Delta region.Investigations by LEADERSHIP Sunday show that the violence is mostly confined…[Continue Reading...]