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From the Archives, 1965: Offices raided as Victoria outlaws Scientology

Published December 20, 2022 By admin

Two officers of the Attorney- General’s department and three policemen arrived at the Spring Street centre five minutes before it was due to close. At one stage police rushed to the rear of the building where papers were being burned…[Continue Reading...]

INSIDE THE TWISTED WORLD OF TORONTO’S WHITE SUPREMACIST MOVEMENT

Published December 19, 2022 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Canada, former member, hate groups, personal story, White supremacists

My mom, Jeanette, worked in land surveying, and my dad, Paul, was a detective constable with the Toronto Police Service who went after sexual predators and dealt with at-risk youth. They were loving and protective of my younger brother and…[Continue Reading...]

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and subordinates go to trial in Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

Published December 19, 2022 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged criminal charges, criminal trial, Enrique Tarrio, hate group, Proud Boys

Washington — Enrique Tarrio, the founder of the right-wing Proud Boys, and several of his lieutenants are to stand trial on Monday for conspiring to use force to stop the peaceful transfer of presidential power on Jan. 6, 2021. Before members…[Continue Reading...]

Policymakers to look more closely at radicalisation in wake of in Wieambilla murders

Published December 19, 2022 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Australia, conspiracy theories, radicalization, research

Policymakers are already flagging they will look more closely at radicalisation following the horrific murders in Wieambilla. Gareth, Nathaniel and Stacey Train killed two Queensland police officers – Constable Rachel McCrow and Constable Matthew Arnold – and local man Alan…[Continue Reading...]

Why the US Is Primed for Radicalization

Published December 19, 2022 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged conspiracy theories, psychological research, radicalization

All across the country, there are signs of a more radicalized American populace. It’s become impossible to ignore over the past few years. The US has witnessed an insurrection, the rise of QAnon, increasing anti-Semitism, attacks on the LGBTQ community,…[Continue Reading...]

Dutch court to rule on entry ban for conspiracy theorist David Icke

Published December 19, 2022 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged conspiracy theorist, David Icke, Dutch ban, Netherlands

A Haarlem court will rule about the entry ban that the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) imposed on David Icke. The British conspiracy theorist, often accused of being anti-Semitic, wants the entry ban to be lifted. The court will issue…[Continue Reading...]

What life is like as a Satanist in Exeter as cult grows in Devon

Published December 19, 2022 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged beliefs, Satanism, UK

Satanism is on the rise in Devon and with 20 Exeter residents identifying as Satanists we've found out more about the cult movement and why more people might be turning to alternative beliefs. Figures from the 2021 Census suggested that…[Continue Reading...]

Growing up in a cult: ‘We kept our pain silent’

Published December 18, 2022 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Australia, child abuse, cults, former members, personal story

From the end of the spanking line, I could see the paddle in Uncle Zephaniah’s hand. The oldest kids, the 12- and 13-year-olds, stood at the front. At five, I was the youngest and would take my punishment last. This…[Continue Reading...]

Iowa psychic barred from advertising ‘healing’ services after client death

Published December 18, 2022 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Allison Campbell, healing claims, psychic

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCAU) – A medium has agreed not to promote her services as “healing” or “treatment” after a client committed suicide following allegations that she provided him with a false health diagnosis. According to a release from the…[Continue Reading...]

‘Lying for God’: Former members say Shincheonji cult should lose charity status

Published December 18, 2022 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized

Former members of a Korean cult operating in Aotearoa say they were told to “lie for God”, and want the group stripped of its charitable status. Melanie Earley reports. John* and Audrey* describe Shincheonji as “insidious and devious”. The couple…[Continue Reading...]