Everyone wants to know about the personal lives of celebrities because they give off an air of mystery. Rumors and stories about them being connected to cults and spiritual groups are more common. The term "cult" itself connotes intense feelings…[Continue Reading...]
Over the years, many famous ex-Scientologists have spoken out about leaving the controversial church. Whether they left after decades of involvement in the organization or dipped out after just a few days, many of the biggest names in Hollywood have…[Continue Reading...]
"One Tree Hill" star Bethany Joy Lenz is still grappling with leaving the cult that controlled her life for a decade. "There’s something really powerful in putting things out in the open and being an open book and being honest…[Continue Reading...]
When someone reaches a certain level of fame, things can get a little strange. There are many ways this could happen. A famous person might end up believing their own hype a little bit too much. Two or more celebrities…[Continue Reading...]
The Riverdale star said in the Q&A on her old website that she was introduced to Scientology in the 1990s by her chiropractor, who took her on a tour at the Celebrity Centre in Hollywood. Since then, Nichols has repeatedly…[Continue Reading...]
Allison Mack was a member of the "self-help" group NXIVM, founded by Keith Raniere in 1998. While she no longer has ties with it, she soon faced "the biggest mistake and greatest regret" of her life when she was sentenced…[Continue Reading...]
In the realm of fame and fortune, celebrities often captivate the public eye with their talents, charm, and larger-than-life personas. However, beyond the red carpets and flashing cameras, some stars have found themselves entangled in the secretive and sometimes controversial…[Continue Reading...]
Oscar-winning actress Patricia Arquette was born into a commune called Skymont Subud, which her parents started with their friends. Her four other siblings — Richmond, Rosanna, Alexis and David — had a similar experience with the spiritual movement. Rosanna once…[Continue Reading...]
Scientology is a controversial topic in Hollywood — some celebrities consider it a religion, while others consider it a cult. There are fervent supporters like Tom Cruise, Kirstie Alley and John Travolta, who often speak about the benefits of having…[Continue Reading...]
L. Ron Hubbard founded the Church of Scientology in February 1954 and since then, the controversial religion has been met with a lot of criticism for its “cult-like” beliefs. However, many people, including several celebs, have turned to the faith…[Continue Reading...]
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