The Cult News Network

Officials, ex-FLDS insiders applaud efforts to support those seeking to leave polygamist communities

Published December 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, FLDS, Polygamists, polygamy, Utah

Those who choose to exit polygamous communities frequently rely upon the assistance of outsiders.“It is because of the kindness of some very good people … that my kids were able to escape,” said Jeff Black, one of the featured speakers…[Continue Reading...]

David Archuleta Says Mormon Friends Are ‘Cold’ to Him 1 Year After Leaving Church: ‘They’ve Moved On’

Published December 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged David Archuleta, gay, LDS, LGBT, Mormon Church, Mormons

After coming out as queer in 2021 and leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last year, David Archuleta's relationships with his ex-fellow Mormons have changed. At Project Angel Food's star dedication ceremony for the late George Michael…[Continue Reading...]

Mormon leaders accused of ‘covering up’ a decades-long ‘epidemic’ of sexual abuse and INCEST that rivals scandals in Catholic church: Victims say perpetrators are protected – but the abused are forced to forgive their attackers

Published December 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged LDS, Mormon Church, Mormons, sexual abuse claims

Mormon leaders are 'covering up' an 'epidemic' of sexual abuse that rivals scandals exposed within the Catholic church, victims have alleged to DailyMail.com. The Utah-based religion has repeatedly protected perpetrators and punished those who speak out in a bid to…[Continue Reading...]

Women suing ex-doctor for sex abuse allege Mormon church inaction

Published December 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged lawsuit, LDS, Mormon Church, Mormons, Oregon, sexual abuse claims

Three women who are part of an ongoing civil lawsuit against a former Oregon doctor are speaking about what they say is a culture within the Mormon church that permits abusers to go unpunished. Nicole Snow, Katie Medley and Lisa…[Continue Reading...]

The Bogus Historians Who Teach Evangelicals They Live in a Theocracy

Published December 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged American history, Christian fundamentalists, David Barton, evangelicals, theocracy

I had never seen a sanctuary so full on a Tuesday night. The people packed into FloodGate Church in Brighton, Mich., weren’t here for Bill Bolin, the right-wing zealot pastor who’d grown his congregation tenfold by preaching conspiracy-fueled sermons since…[Continue Reading...]

Scoop: Tim Alberta book rips open Falwell feuds

Published December 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Televangelists Tagged evangelical empire, family feud, Jerry Falwell Jr., Liberty University, scandals

A forthcoming book about evangelicals by Tim Alberta — the acupuncturist-like reporter whose magazine profile doomed CNN's Chris Licht — includes detailed on-the-record allegations of drift and grift at Liberty University, founded by the late Rev. Jerry Falwell. Why it…[Continue Reading...]

Wait, Has Shawn Mendes Joined A Cult?

Published December 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Charlie Travers, cult allegations, Modern Mystery School, Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes might be known for his heart-wrenching lyrics in songs like 'Stitches', but rumour has it that the singer's latest romance is heading into a more cultish territory. Mendes has recently been linked with a new partner, Charlie Travers,…[Continue Reading...]

10 cult classics: Books on charismatic leaders to nourish your squint-eyed cynicism

Published December 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged books, charismatic leaders, cults, gurus

Though most of us feel certain we could never be duped into joining a cult, it’s critical to consider the benefit of hindsight before passing judgement on those who do. Again and again, history has shown us that indoctrination into…[Continue Reading...]

EDITORIAL | Death of Daisaku Ikeda Spotlights Separation of Politics and Religion

Published December 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes

Daisaku Ikeda, honorary president of the Soka Gakkai, passed away recently at the age of 95. After becoming the third president of the Soka Gakkai in 1960, Ikeda promoted the expansion of the organization. He increased the number of its…[Continue Reading...]

‘Cult mom’ Lori Vallow gets glam for Arizona mugshot, faces two more murder charges

Published December 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Arizona, convicted murderer, criminal charges, cut mom, Lori Vallow

Officials have extradited so-called "cult mom" and convicted killer Lori Vallow from Idaho to Arizona to face one first-degree murder charge and one premeditated first-degree murder charge in Maricopa County. Vallow, who was found guilty in May of murdering two…[Continue Reading...]