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Former Jehovah’s Witness says church missed chance to right wrongs

Published October 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged government investigation, Jehovah's Witnesses, New Zealand

A former Jehovah's Witness hopes more survivors of abuse will come forward, knowing that the church will face scrutiny over what happened to children and young people in its care. The High Court in Wellington has dismissed a legal bid…[Continue Reading...]

How apocalyptic cults use psychological tricks to brainwash their followers

Published October 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged coercive control, doomsday cults, manipulation, undue influence

Roch Thériault was an intelligent and charismatic religious extremist who, in the 1970s, founded a commune known as the Ant Hill Kids in the woods around Quebec. Thériault had persuaded a dozen or so followers to live with him “free…[Continue Reading...]

Just In Time For Halloween: ‘Satan Wants You’ Explores Origins Of Satanic Panic That Spread Worldwide – For The Love Of Docs

Published October 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged 1980s, documentary, false memories, Sanic Panic, Satanism

In the 1990s, “Satanic Panic” swept North America and other parts of the world, a false belief that Devil worshipers were engaging in ritual abuse of children on a mass scale – drinking their blood, forcing them into prostitution and…[Continue Reading...]

10 Harmful Teachings of the Prosperity Gospel

Published October 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, problems, Prosperity Gospel

The Prosperity Gospel, often referred to as the “Health and Wealth Gospel,” is a religious belief system that has gained popularity within certain Christian circles. It proposes that unwavering faith and positive affirmations lead to financial prosperity and good health…[Continue Reading...]

Mom convicted of killing kids in Idaho will be sent to Arizona to face murder conspiracy charges

Published October 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Arizona, convicted murderer, criminal charges, cult mom, extradition, Lori Vallow

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A woman sentenced to life in an Idaho prison in the the murders of her two youngest children and another woman could soon be taken to Arizona to face similar charges. Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted…[Continue Reading...]

Ex-Scientologist claims that convicted rapist and former TV star Danny Masterson has been ditched by Scientology

Published October 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged convicted rapist, Danny Masterson, Scientologists, Scientology

The actor, 47, was recently sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment in May this year for sexually assaulting two women in the past. After the ruling, the Church of Scientology, of which he is a prominent member, has reportedly declared him…[Continue Reading...]

Ridiculous rumors about Tom Cruise leaving Scientology

Published October 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged ridiculous rumors, Scientologists, Scientology, Tom Cruise

More ridiculous rumors about Tom Cruise leaving Scientology. Yes, the actor has been rather cagey concerning talking about the "cult." But that doesn't mean that this diehard, long-term. true believer is even thinking about leaving the Sci-fi sect.[Continue Reading...]

Cult expert Rick Alan Ross decodes brainwashing tactics | The InnerView

Published October 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes, Cult TV Tagged cults, interview, Rick Alan Ross, TRT, Turkish television

Rick Alan Ross is a cult expert who has dedicated his life to researching destructive groups and has been involved in deprogramming their members. He joins The InnerView to give his insight into the coercive persuasion techniques infamous cult leaders…[Continue Reading...]

Scientologists planning ‘biggest gathering ever’ in bizarre stunt at religion’s UK HQ

Published October 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged David Miscavige, even, Scientologists, Scientology, UK

Scientologists will hold their “greatest gathering” at a hidden-away mansion in the UK to celebrate the “heroic things” they do for humanity. Members of the cult-like religion are expected to converge at their British headquarters at the former home of…[Continue Reading...]

“Cult” stages “culture night” — Scientology shows off its big building in Copenhagen, but Denmark doesn’t recognize the troubled “cult” as a religion.

Published October 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Copenhagen, Denmark, Scientologists, Scientology

While touring, many commented on the care with which the Church restored the historical and architectural features of the neoclassical building that was dedicated by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in May 2017 at the grand opening of the…[Continue Reading...]