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Growing up in the Mormon church, Zaide was told his father was ‘the worst thing you could be’

Published March 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged LGBT Mormons, Mormon Church, Mormons, personal story

Zaide Harker recalls the night his dad, a former Mormon missionary and father of four, came out as gay. "He took me out to dinner and was all nervous. He bought me five courses of food. I could tell he…[Continue Reading...]

Hillsong payment to Church of the Highlands pastor Chris Hodges ‘curious,’ Australian lawmaker says

Published March 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged Alabama Church of the Highlands, Brian Houston, Chris Hodges, Hillsong Church

Alabama Church of the Highlands pastor Chris Hodges was mentioned by name in an Australian parliamentary session, amid questions about an international megachurch’s lavish and allegedly fraudulent spending. An Australian legislator called a $10,000 payment from global megachurch network Hillsong…[Continue Reading...]

After Leaving Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes Reportedly Signed an NDA to Protect Scientology’s Secrets in One of Hollywood’s Most High Profile Exits

Published March 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged divorce, Katie Holmes, NDA, Scientology, Tom Cruise

Scientology is one of the most controversial topics to discuss to date. Tom Cruise, the notable actor known for the Mission: Impossible franchise has deep ties to the Church of Scientology and had also involved his ex-wife Katie Holmes in the mix.…[Continue Reading...]

Anastasia, the far-right Russian sect moving to Austria

Published March 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Anastasia, Austria, extremists, right wing, sect

Ines and Norman Kosin are members of Anastasia, a far-right Russian sect accused of antisemitism that was inspired by the novels of Russian author Vladimir Megre. The couple left their life on the German island of Sylt to move to…[Continue Reading...]

I was forced to have sex with an older ‘uncle’ aged just 12 in abusive paedo cult but I escaped after 27 years

Published March 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Children of God, cult, sexual abuse, survivor story

JEMIMA Farris, 50, was born into the abusive Children of God sect in America – where girls as young as 12 were expected to have sex with much older men. Here, she reveals how she finally reclaimed her life. Standing…[Continue Reading...]

Nicole Kidman Did Scientology Courses for “2 Straight Years” To Keep Up With Tom Cruise: “She was really dedicated”

Published March 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Nicole Kidman, Scientology, Scientology courses, Tom Cruise

Nicole Kidman was ready to do anything for love, even if it meant changing her religious beliefs. Kidman and Tom Cruise used to be one of Hollywood’s A-list couples. Right from their meet-cute on the set of 1990’s Days of…[Continue Reading...]

Cult Leader Charles Manson Controlled People from Behind Bars

Published March 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Charles Manson, cult control, cult leader

It’s been almost 54 years since the notorious Manson Family murders that left seven people dead in a two-day rampage in Beverly Hills, California. Manson was fresh out of prison in 1967 when he landed on California’s hippie scene and…[Continue Reading...]

Australian Megachurch Founder with AOG Ties Sentenced in Indecent Assault Case

Published March 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Australia, Inspire Church, John McMartin, pastor, sexual assault charges

Australian televangelist John McMartin, a former megachurch pastor and denominational leader, has reportedly been sentenced to an Intensive Correction Order involving three weeks of community service, after being found guilty of assault with an act of indecency. The order requires…[Continue Reading...]

Scientology Apparently Dictates Which of Tom Cruise’s Kids He Can See, & Suri Didn’t Make the Cut

Published March 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Connor Cruise, Isabella Cruise, Scientology, Suri Cruise, Tom Cruise

Apparently, little has changed in Tom Cruise and his teenage daughter Suri’s relationship—or, rather, non-relationship—since his 2011 split from her mom, Katie Holmes. Page Six reported Wednesday that Cruise hasn’t “seen the 16-year-old [Suri] in a very long time and…[Continue Reading...]

Scientology Leader David Miscavige’s ‘Missing’ Wife Appeared ‘Relaxed’ During New Sighting At A California Cafe

Published March 26, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged California, David Miscavige, Scientology, Shelly Miscavige

Shelly Miscavige was "relaxed" and having a "good time" with friends at a California cafe in a new sighting. An eyewitness revealed she saw the wife of Scientology's leader David Miscavige in Redlands, CA, seemingly shooting down reports that Shelly…[Continue Reading...]