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The Shen Yun controversy, explained

Published January 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Falun Gong, Li Hongzhi, sect, Shen Yun

Their advertisements can be found in almost every major city. On billboards, newspaper ads and flyers, even if you keep to yourself and stay at home — you’ll probably still find one of their ads stuffed in your letterbox. Shen…[Continue Reading...]

Was 2022 the “year of the gaslighter” with respect to COVID-19?

Published January 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged anti-vaxxers, conspiracy theories, Covjd pandemic, gaslighting

“Gaslighting” is a term that refers to the manipulation of someone in order to lead them to question their own reality and even sanity. Last month, a COVID-19 minimizer and antivaxxer, C. J. Hopkins, declared 2022 the “year of the…[Continue Reading...]

From ‘Christmas retreats’ to gurus: Experts warn about the risks of pseudotherapies

Published January 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged pseudo-therapies, psychological manipulation, sects

Connecting with your inner child. Attributing your physical ailments to an emotional cause. Putting yourself in the hands of a guru or a guide. Eating at scheduled times and not talking to anyone for hours. All in a dream setting,…[Continue Reading...]

Health sects and conspiracy theories in France: How Covid led to a misinformation surge

Published January 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged conspiracy theories, France, misinformation

The inter-ministerial watchdog set up to monitor and fight against sects in France has released its latest findings on everything from online coaches to conspiracists, neo-Shamans and would-be healers. The alarming report from MIVILUDES states that since 2020 – and especially since…[Continue Reading...]

I Grew Up In A ‘Cult’ – And I Have 44 Siblings | MY EXTRAORDINARY FAMILY

Published January 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged FLDS, Polygamist cult, Polygamists

CALVIN has 44 siblings and five parents. The 34-year-old grew up in the FLDS and within this religion, the family practiced polygamy. Growing up in Utah, Calvin enjoyed having a large family but started to step out of the religion…[Continue Reading...]

Five killed in ‘cult-related attacks’ in Anambra communities

Published January 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, gangs, Nigeria

Gunmen have killed five persons in suspected cult-related attacks in Idemili North and Awka South LGAs of Anambra state The incident occurred on Monday after rival cult groups clashed in Okpuno, Ifite and Obosi communities in the state. Christian Aburime,…[Continue Reading...]

Serafina Tane grew up in the Camp David religious cult. This is what it felt like to leave

Published January 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Camp David, cult leader, Douglas Metcalf, New Zealand

Serafina Tane was born into a religious cult on New Zealand's South Island. The leader was the charismatic but abusive Douglas Metcalf, who claimed to be the reincarnation of Jesus. For Serafina, the cult was her family. But leaving Camp David for…[Continue Reading...]

She was a popular yoga guru. Then she embraced QAnon conspiracy theories

Published January 2, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged conspiracy theories, Gury Jagat, QAnon, yoga teacher

QAnon — the baseless conspiracy theory that claims that a cabal of Satan-worshipping, blood-drinking elites control politics and media — is closely identified in political circles with some supporters of former President Donald Trump. But it also has a toehold…[Continue Reading...]

Benedict’s brief papacy was marred by the priest sex abuse scandal

Published January 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged legacy, Pope Benedict

The priest sex-abuse scandal was the albatross around the neck of Pope Emeritus Benedict’s brief eight-year reign as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, according to Vatican analysts. Long-suppressed allegations that priests had been preying on children — and that the bishops covered up…[Continue Reading...]

Utah high court says polygamous father is allowed to share his beliefs with his children

Published January 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged court ruling, Kingston, Polygamists, polygamy, The Order, Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah father and member of the Kingston polygamous clan fought a Salt Lake district court’s decision to prohibit him from encouraging his children to adopt his religion’s teachings. The Utah Supreme Court ruled in his…[Continue Reading...]