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When he joined the Christian fundamentalist scene, Brian was faced with ‘spiritual warfare’

Published March 19, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Australia, Christian fundamentalists, fundamentalism, spiritual warfare

Brian McDowell entered the "fundamentalist Pentecostal church scene" when he was 17. His brothers joined the Gold Coast community first and — from Brian's vantage point — it seemed like a positive influence. "I saw change in their lives, so I…[Continue Reading...]

What YouTube hustle gurus are really selling you

Published March 19, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged marketing schemes, money schemes, online gurus, online influencer, Sebastian Ghiorghiu

Sebastian Ghiorghiu hates excuses. He’s only 24, yet runs a “seven-figure marketing agency.” He owns multiple “dream cars” and is currently building his “luxury dream house” in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ghiorghiu is productive, he says, for 98 percent of every day.…[Continue Reading...]

20 Years On, Scientology Site Still Stalled

Published March 18, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Connecticut, New Haven, real estate, Scientologists, Scientology

A former Westville department store remains fenced off, empty and rundown — 20 years after the Church of Scientology bought the property, five years after the church last won permission to convert the site into a religious hub, and one year after…[Continue Reading...]

Fall River mayor admits being duped by accused rapist, cult leader

Published March 18, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult leader, guru, India, Nithyananda Paramashivam

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — It was early 2021 when Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan said a proclamation request passed across his desk, something that happens by the dozen each and every month. His staff reviewed it, and he signed…[Continue Reading...]

Cult leader in haunting new Netflix doc told men to be celibate while bonking their wives

Published March 18, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes, Cult TV Tagged cult leader, cults, David Koresh, Texas, Waco Davidians

The Branch Davidians were a religious cult based in Texas and its notorious leader David Koresh convinced his followers that the apocalypse was looming and that following his orders would lead them to eternal life A notorious cult leader who…[Continue Reading...]

After Synnara Record’s ties to a criminal cult get wider exposure, consumers call for a boycott

Published March 18, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized

Founded in the 80s, Synnara Record was a massively popular distributor in the 80s-90s, holding as much as 30% of the market share back then. They’ve declined since thanks to the move to digital, but it’s still a label popular…[Continue Reading...]

Documentary dives into systemic clergy abuse in southeast Wisconsin

Published March 17, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged 'Manufacturing the Clerical Predator, documentary, sexual abuse

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Peter Isley of Nate's Mission has been outspoken about his experience being a survivor of clergy abuse. For years he's been fighting for justice, and now he's part of the documentary called 'Manufacturing the Clerical Predator'…[Continue Reading...]

A doctor helped his patient recall childhood torture by a cult. Their story sparked a global ‘Satanic Panic’

Published March 17, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged false claims of ritual abuse, false memories, Satanic panic

For a time, they were everywhere – a Canadian psychiatrist and his soft-spoken patient, unassuming harbingers of doom at the hands of the devil. Larry Pazder and Michelle Smith exploded onto talk shows and into headlines after the 1980 publication…[Continue Reading...]

Educational video featuring cult expert Rick Ross released on YouTube

Published March 17, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult expert, cults, educational video, Rick Alan Ross

A review of the cult problem and its history; a detailed explanation of cult "brainwashing" techniques; the warning signs of cult involvement; most frequently asked questions about cults and cult involvement; coping strategies when dealing with cult members; and bringing…[Continue Reading...]

K-pop singer admits cult affiliation, vows to cut ties: Dispatch

Published March 16, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult leader, cults, Jeong Myeong-seok, JMS., Korea

Kyoungyoon, a member of the K-pop band DKZ, has admitted his affiliation to scandal-ridden cult JMS, but denied he attempted to spread the religious beliefs to his bandmates. Local entertainment outlet Dispatch on Monday released an exclusive interview with Kyoungyoon…[Continue Reading...]