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Pat Robertson’s God, Inc.

Published June 8, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged CBN, Christian Broadcasting Network, dead at 93, Pat Robertson, religious right, televangelist

It was noon, which meant it was time for the daily prayer meeting at the Christian Broadcasting Network. These meetings are held in the CBN television studio, and except for the technicians monitoring the broadcast equipment, all members of the…[Continue Reading...]

Danny Masterson’s Former Legal Team Sanctioned for Leaking Discovery Material to the Church of Scientology in Rape Trial

Published June 8, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged convicted rapists, Danny Masterson, defense lawyers, Los Angeles, sanctioned, Scientology

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo on Wednesday found that Meseareau and Applebaum shared criminal discovery related to claims from Masterson’s accusers that they are being stalked and harassed. That discovery was shared with Vicki Podberesky, an attorney defending…[Continue Reading...]

Danny Masterson’s lawyers leaked discovery material to Church of Scientology: judge

Published June 8, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged convicted rapist, Danny Masterson, lawyers, leaks, Los Angeles, Scientology

The ex-lawyers of “That ’70s Show” actor and convicted rapist Danny Masterson were sanctioned Wednesday for leaking confidential discovery material about his victims to the Church of Scientology — which has been accused of harassing the women for several years.…[Continue Reading...]

‘They lock them at home, teaching them about end times from book of Revelation’

Published June 8, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged child abuse, Doomsday church, home schooling, Kenya

Residents of Mitero village, in the Tigithi area of Laikipia, have urged relevant government agencies to take action against a family that has removed their seven children from school after joining a suspect religious sect. According to the children's grandmother,…[Continue Reading...]

Concerns about Canon Mike Pilavachi ‘were voiced’ in 2004

Published June 8, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged abuse allegations, Church of England, Rev Canon Mike Pilavachi, South Survivor, UK, victims, youth festivals

SAFEGUARDING concerns about Canon Mike Pilavachi, the founder of Soul Survivor, were first made almost 20 years ago, it was reported in The Sunday Times this week. Canon Pilavachi was formally suspended last month (News, 26 May). Since the church…[Continue Reading...]

More than 100 people come forward to accuse Christian ‘cult’ leader of abuse

Published June 8, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged 100 victims, abuse allegations, Church of England, Rev Canon Mike Pilavachi, Soul Survivor, UK, youth festivals

More than 100 people have come forward to accuse the Christian “cult” leader Mike Pilavachi of abuse, the Telegraph can reveal. Rev Canon Mike Pilavachi, 65, founded the Soul Survivor Watford church and its namesake youth festivals which ran from…[Continue Reading...]

Kenya doomsday cult deaths’ site to be turned into national memorial: Minister

Published June 8, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cult leader, doomsday cult, Good News International Church, Kenya, Paul Mackenzie, starvation deaths

Kenyan authorities will be converting the coastal forest where bodies of more than 250 people linked to a doomsday Christian cult were killed and buried, into a national memorial, according to Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki. Kindiki said the forest "where grave crimes…[Continue Reading...]

Scientology spotlight: Danny Masterson, Tom Cruise and Leah Remini illuminate Hollywood church drama

Published June 7, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged convicted rapist, Danny Masterson, Hollywood, Scientologist, Scientology

Danny Masterson’s recent rape trial and convictions shined a new light on Scientology, the somewhat secretive religion favored by a few of the biggest and brightest stars in Tinseltown. Developed by L. Ron Hubbard, the ultimate goal of Scientology is…[Continue Reading...]

Amish, Mennonite survivors of childhood sexual assault join others to fight for a chance for justice

Published June 7, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Amish, Mennonite, sexual abuse child abuse

As survivors of child sexual abuse gathered on the front steps of the Pennsylvania Capitol to advocate for the passage of legislation allowing legal action against sexual abusers, Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks County, offered a fitting opening remark: “Here we…[Continue Reading...]

Kenya starvation cult death toll crosses 250

Published June 7, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cult leader, doomsday cult, Good News International Church, Kenya, Paul Mackenzie, starvation deaths

Nairobi, June 7 (EFE).- Kenyan officials say the toll linked to a Christian cult whose members fasted to death to meet Jesus Christ has crossed 250. Authorities have found more bodies from the Shakahola forests of Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast…[Continue Reading...]