A criminal trial in Germany against the “spiritual leader’’ of a group in Bavaria has revealed talk of demons, beings of light, psychological pressure, punishment, drug use, and much more. The leader, a 42-year-old German, faces criminal charges of rape…[Continue Reading...]
In the quiet of the afternoon, a significant operation unfolded in Idu-Ekpeye, Ahoada East local government area of Rivers State, marking the end of a reign of terror that had long haunted the local communities. The target of this high-stakes…[Continue Reading...]
Content warning: This post includes mention of child sexual abuse, family violence and suicide that may be distressing to some readers.Laura McConnell She had grown up in a fundamentalist sect with no official name, an ultra conservative cult often known…[Continue Reading...]
There aren’t that many songs with the word CULT in the title. I can think of a couple: Cult of Personality by Living Colour (who are not an English band but spell the word color as if they were) I’m…[Continue Reading...]
The police in Anambra State, south-east Nigeria, say they have arrested two notorious leaders of cult groups in the state. The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement on Monday that the arrested cult leaders were…[Continue Reading...]
America has long held a deep fascination with cults and out-there religious sects. We wonder how these groups manage to conjure up such power and influence. We watch as people (sometimes those we know and love) fall victim to a…[Continue Reading...]
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi is the latest minister admitting to contact with the Unification Church, confirming on Feb. 7 that he met with individuals connected to the controversial religious group in September 2021. The top government spokesman confirmed a…[Continue Reading...]
NFL star DeSean Jackson has filed for sole custody of his sons, claiming his ex, Kayla Phillips, has abandoned their children and is now showing "cult" like behavior. According to legal documents, obtained by The Blast, the wide receiver is…[Continue Reading...]
Education minister Masahito Moriyama, who also has religious affairs within his ministerial portfolio, admitted Wednesday to signing a document pledging support for issues championed by the Unification Church ahead of the October 2021 general election. At a parliamentary session, Moriyama…[Continue Reading...]
To call Netflix’s latest documentary wild is a huge understatement. It features baby cloning and UFOs… and that’s not even the half of it. If you were left gasping at Tiger King, baffled by true crime series Last Stop Larrimah…[Continue Reading...]
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