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Inside a Kenyan starvation cult and its tragic end in a forest of death

Published May 4, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes

MALINDI, Kenya, May 4 (Reuters) - Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie lived with hundreds of followers in makeshift homes of polythene sheeting and thatch in a remote forest camp that he divided into areas with biblical names like Jerusalem and…[Continue Reading...]

SatanCon: World’s ‘largest gathering of Satanists’ hails diversity, fellowship

Published May 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged 2023, Boston, SatanCon, Satanism

BOSTON — About 800 people, including many who donned sinister-themed outfits, gathered in Boston last weekend for the second annual SatanCon – an “impious” gathering of supporters of The Satanic Temple, the subject of the critically-acclaimed documentary, “Hail Satan?” Attendance…[Continue Reading...]

What Am I Clapping For? Shen Yun’s Religious Propaganda or Creative Art?

Published May 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged alleged cult leader, Falun Gong, Li Hongzhi, Shen Yun

In April, my wife, a friend and I were part of a packed audience that for more than two hours applauded religious propaganda during a performance in Spokane’s First Interstate Center for the Arts. Our friend had said that we…[Continue Reading...]

Opinion: Hillsong Copies Televangelists’ Defense Strategy

Published May 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Bobbie Houston, Brian Houston, Hillsong Church, JAustralia, megachurch, scandal, televangelists

Australian megachurch Hillsong, facing leadership scandals and allegations of financial misdeeds, has embraced a defense strategy remarkably like American televangelists facing investigations and court challenges. Hillsong’s responses to allegations can be summarized as … Deny problems exist. Create churches as…[Continue Reading...]

“He’s diabolical”: Former Scientology Member Claimed Tom Cruise’s ‘Nice Guy’ Act Was A Sham, Accused Top Gun 2 Star of Duplicity

Published May 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Leah Remini, Scientologist, Scientology, Tom Cruise

Following his magnetic charm in addition to being the biggest movie star on the planet, Tom Cruise is held in high regard among other major celebrities, including his Top Gun 2 costar Jon Hamm. However, not everyone sees eye to…[Continue Reading...]

Neighbors say Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell admitted Tylee was dead

Published May 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Chad Daybell, court testimony, cult leader, Idaho, murder trial, murders

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- Neighbors of Chad and Tammy Daybell testified Tuesday the day they first met Lori Vallow, Chad and Lori told them Lori’s daughter had recently passed away. According to the neighbors, Todd and Alice Gilbert, this conversation…[Continue Reading...]

Neighbors describe Chad Daybell’s unusual reactions after wife’s death

Published May 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Chad Daybell, court testimony, cult leader, Idaho, murder, murder trial, Tammy Daybell

BOISE — Former neighbors of Chad and Tammy Daybell testified Tuesday about unusual ways they say Chad Daybell reacted after his wife's death. Alice and Todd Gilbert were neighbors and went over to their Salem, Idaho, home the morning that…[Continue Reading...]

Students protest conspiracy theorist James Lindsay at NUCR and YAF event

Published May 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged conspiracy theorist, James Lindsay, Northwestern University, speaker, student protests

More than 150 demonstrators gathered outside Swift Hall on Tuesday evening to protest a lecture by James Lindsay, an author, conspiracy theorist and anti-LGBTQ+ activist. Northwestern College Republicans and NU’s chapter of Young Americans for Freedom hosted Lindsay, who helped…[Continue Reading...]

Leah Remini Blasts ‘Disgusting Antics’ Of Danny Masterson’s Lawyers During Rape Trial

Published May 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Danny Masterson, Leah Remini, Los Angeles, rape trial, Scientology

Leah Remini has been attending the trial of Danny Masterson, who’s accused of raping three women in separate incidents that occurred between 2001 and 2003, when he was starring on “That ’70s Show”. Remini, a longtime Scientologist who left the…[Continue Reading...]

Every high-profile celebrity associated with the Church of Scientology

Published May 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged celebrities, Scientologists, Scientology

The Church of Scientology is a secretive religion that has prompted many conspiracy theories over the years, but it's become particularly popular with A-listers, seeking an alternative way of life. Some of the most notable people with ties to Scientology…[Continue Reading...]