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New book explains how human brains are predisposed to believe conspiracy theories and political lies

Published July 21, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged analysis, conspiracy theories, research

A new book explores how human brains are predisposed to believe conspiracy theories and political lies. "I studied the words of big liars throughout contemporary history, from Hitler to Trump and found common patterns," University of Toronto linguist Marcel Danesi…[Continue Reading...]

Judge denies bid by ‘QAnon Shaman’ to toss out Jan. 6 conviction

Published July 21, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged appeal denied, criminal conviction, Jacob Chansley, QAnon, QAnon Shaman

A federal judge Thursday denied a bid by Jan. 6 rioter Jacob Chansley — better known as the “QAnon Shaman” — to vacate his conviction in light of footage from the Capitol that day aired by ex-Fox News host Tucker…[Continue Reading...]

$1 billion Scientology backed development in Clearwater

Published July 21, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Clearwater, Florida, real estate, real estate development, Scientology

CLEARWATER — The city’s Community Development Board has approved a 64-unit luxury condo on Osceola Avenue, the first of roughly 15 projects that developer Rodney Riley is planning for the North Marina Area near downtown. The board’s approval on Tuesday was…[Continue Reading...]

Haryana: Dera Sacha Sauda chief gets 30-day parole for second time this year, SGPC opposes

Published July 21, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged God Man, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, India, parole release, sect leader

Dera Sacha Sauda chief and rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh walked out of the Sunaria jail in Haryana's Rohtak district on Thursday after he was granted a 30-day parole for the second time this year. Singh, who came out…[Continue Reading...]

These 3 Michigan Cults Are Still Unknown To Many People

Published July 21, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged coercive persuasion, cult control, cults

Let's explore what a cult is and the 3 most known cults in Michigan. What Is A Cult? The term “cult” refers most often to a group of people with usually atypical beliefs living in relative isolation from the world.…[Continue Reading...]

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘La Narcosatanica’ on Max, A Docuseries About A Murderous Drug Dealer/Cult Leader And His Followers In 1980s Mexico

Published July 20, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Adolfo Constanzo, La Narcosatanica, Matamoros, Mexico, murders

The three-part Max docuseries La Narcosatanica explores the ghastly story of drug dealer and serial killer Adolfo Constanzo, who murdered at least 16 and possibly nearly 20 people throughout Mexico as the leader of a religious cult that practiced human…[Continue Reading...]

Did Miley Cyrus Join An Alleged Cult Called Modern Mystery School To Heal Past Trauma Or Are The Rumors Totally Fake?

Published July 20, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult allegations, Miley Cyrus, Modern Mystery School

Fans of Miley Cyrus were excited about her new album "Endless Summer Vacation" which came out on March 10th, 2023. Like the singer's other music, the album contains a mix of slower songs like "Jaded" and "Flowers" and faster-paced tunes…[Continue Reading...]

More Than 400 Found Dead from Kenya Doomsday Cult

Published July 20, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged 400 dead, cult leader, doomsday cult, Good News International Church, Kenya, Paul Mackenzie, starvation deaths

Authorities in Kenya exhumed 12 bodies Monday, bringing the total number of deaths linked to a doomsday cult to over 400, the Associated Press reported. Pastor Paul Mackenzie, who allegedly ordered his followers of the Good News International Church to…[Continue Reading...]

‘Active club’ hate groups are growing in the U.S. — and making themselves seen

Published July 19, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged active clubs, hate groups, white nationalists

In late May, a group of young, male neo-Nazis converged outside a bookstore in Bozeman, Mont., to protest a drag queen story hour. Later that day, they hit another similar event in Livingston, Mont. The second weekend in June, the…[Continue Reading...]

World Evangelical Body Cuts Ties with David Jang’s Embattled Olivet Sect

Published July 19, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged David Jang, Olivet Assembly, Olivet University, World Evangelical Alliance

The World Evangelical Alliance has severed ties with David Jang's Olivet Assembly, the Christian sect affiliated with Olivet University which is under federal criminal investigation and faces other legal challenges in the United States. The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), a…[Continue Reading...]