On March 23, 1997, the world would hear about a mass suicide that occurred in Rancho Sante Fe, California. As the investigation continued, strange facts were discovered about the group, its leader, and the purpose for the suicide. ...
Many who have never encountered a cult often wonder how someone could change their inner core being, morals and values, and beliefs in order to adapt a belief system promulgated by a cult leader. Those who join cults would...
Cults frequently use manipulation in order to gain psychological and emotional hold over their followers. This type of control is referred to as psychological manipulation and involves much more than someone trying to persuade another person to change his...
One of the greatest indicators associated with cults and new religious movements is the presence of religious abuse in which no member is immune, including children. Spiritual or religious abuse may be defined as the process of using religion...
Cults must and always have a leader. It is the fact that the group is focused on an individual that makes the group a cult to begin with. Some may use the argument to say that every world...
The intolerant dogma of cultsNew! Follow Cults News on Facebook and on TwitterOne identifying trait that identifies new religious groups as cults is they have an intolerant dogma. All cults believe they have the truth and that other...
Rare photo of Manson family cult murder victim, Sharon Tate, up for auctionNew! Follow Cults News on Facebook and on TwitterOn September 2, 2011, R.R. Auction reported they’ve placed a rare, yet beautiful photo of Sharon...
Warren Jeffs convicted of child sexual assault, sex tape played for juryNew! Follow the Warren Jeffs Case on Facebook; get cults news on TwitterOn August 4, 2011, cult leader Warren Jeffs was found guilty on two charges of child...
Listen to FLDS cult leader Warren Jeffs discuss plural marriages (videos) New! Follow the Warren Jeffs Case on Facebook; get cults news on TwitterThough Warren Jeffs has been behind bars doesn’t mean that his hold over the...
Producer of ‘Banking on Heaven’ FLDS, Warren Jeffs film, speaks to In SessionNew! Follow the Warren Jeffs Case on Facebook; get cults news on TwitterOn July 26, 2011, Laurie Allen, the producer of the documentary film
Is this a cult? Featuring Clemente Suriano aka Golden Elk (Dr. Phil videos)On February 15, 2011, Dr. Phil announced through his official website that Wednesday’s show will air the topic, “Is this a cult?” ...
Characteristics of a Cult (part 2)Cults are group centered and comprised of members, however, they all focus on their leader. Unlike religious organizations or mainstream dogma, the focus of the organization is not on the spiritual sense of...
Characteristics of a cult (part 1)No one would ever willingly join a cult, so why have so many people been trapped by these dangerous groups throughout the ages? There are several characteristics which all cults share but there...
The origins of a cultThe word cult may be used freely such as a cult film, cult band or cult books; however, when speaking of mind control and brainwashing, the word “cult” takes a sinister turn. The...
