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Founder of ‘orgasm cult’ OneTaste charged over forced labor and sexual abuse scheme

Published June 7, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged alleged cult, alleged cult leader, federal charges, Nicole Daedone, One Taste

The founder of a wellness company focused on “orgasmic meditation” allegedly ran the business like a cult — coercing and grooming members into having sex with investors and clients for more than a decade, Brooklyn federal prosecutors said Tuesday. Nicole…[Continue Reading...]

They Promised ‘Orgasm Meditation.’ They Delivered a Sex Cult, Feds Say.

Published June 7, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged alleged cult leader, alleged sex cult, federal charges, Nicole Daedone, One Taste

A pair of former executives at OneTaste, the sexual wellness company that’s been described as an “orgasm cult,” was hit with a stunning federal indictment Tuesday accusing them of running a toxic community in which members were forced into sex…[Continue Reading...]

Three great movies about cults to watch after The Clearing

Published June 6, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult movies, cults, movies

In Disney+’s Australian series The Clearing, Miranda Otto plays a charismatic woman named Adrienne, who dresses fancy and speaks in a slow, pretentious lilt. She’s just your average holier-than-thou churchgoer who likes a bit of yoga, believes herself to be…[Continue Reading...]

5 Bungoma clergies who claim direct communication with God

Published June 6, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized

In the realm of spiritual leaders, the Luhya (Mulembe) Nation, specifically Bungoma county, has witnessed the rise of unique personalities who claim divine connections. From renowned self-proclaimed prophets such as Nabii Elijah Masinde to the current controversial messiah Yesu Wa…[Continue Reading...]

Best true crime documentaries on Netflix: 10 of the most highly rated documentaries on cults and cult leaders

Published June 6, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cults, documentaries, Netflix

Netflix has long been the home of some of the world's best and most intriguing documentaries of all time. With a strong focus on true crime for a number of years, the streaming service has found oodles of success with…[Continue Reading...]

Cult war rages in Rivers

Published June 6, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cult war, cults, gangs, Nigeria, violence

The Ahoada Police Division of the Rivers State Police Command, on Sunday, foiled a supremacy battle between Iceland and Greenland cult groups in Udebu community, Ahoada East Local Government Area of the State. Community sources told Daily Sun that members…[Continue Reading...]

Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets Cast Guide

Published June 5, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Bill Gothard, Christian fundamentalism, cult-like organization, documentary, Duggar family, Institute in Basic Life Principles

Contrary to the title, the new documentary Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets isn't all about the famous Duggar family, and other important voices lend their story, opinions, and feelings about the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP). Bill Gothard…[Continue Reading...]

How do extreme authoritarian groups control people’s lives and how do people escape?

Published June 5, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged authoritarian groups, Brainwashing, coercive control, cults, extremists

You’ve seen them in movies and on TV, but cults are more prevalent than you think—and they’re armed with strategies that can brainwash and persuade even the most unlikely of candidates. But how do individuals get involved with cults in…[Continue Reading...]

The Duggar Family’s Religion: All About the Controversial Church IBLP

Published June 5, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Bill Gothard, Christian funadmentalism, cult allegations, cult-like organization, Duggar family, Institute in Basic Life Principles

The Duggar family gave the world a look into their strict Christian household throughout 10 seasons of the TLC show 19 Kids and Counting. The series, which aired from 2008 to 2015, highlighted many of the family’s ultra-conservative ways —…[Continue Reading...]

‘That ’70s Show’ Star, Danny Masterson, Set To Spend 30 Years To Life In Prison – Used Scientology To Get Away With His Crimes

Published June 5, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged convicted rapist, Danny Masterson, Los Angeles, Scientologist, Scientology, victims

The proceeding trial of Danny Masterson, former That ‘70s Show actor and a lifelong Church of Scientology member, reached a guilty verdict. At the Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, May 31, Masterson was convicted on two of three counts of forcible…[Continue Reading...]