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The Westboro Baptist in All of Us

Granddaughters who left offer a cautionary tale for zealots.

Sex Sect The Family Cleans House

The former Children of God movement is leaving its sex cult history behind as it shifts from radical legalism to more biblical behavior.

Leaving Mungiki

Some express skepticism as violent sect receives baptism.

Cult Watchers Reconsider

Former detractors of Nee and Lee now endorse 'local churches.'

Dual Allegiance

Pastor jailed for using human head in occult ceremony.

Eat Sushi, Support the Moonies  Subscriber access only

Plus: University of the Cumberlands' out student, the battle against "Islamic terrorism," and other stories from online sources around the world.

Loose Cult Talk  Subscriber access only

There just might be a better way to solve theological disputes.

G.P. Taylor, Dracula's Former Vicar  Subscriber access only

The author of Shadowmancer talks about his early interest in the occult, and his later transformation into a clergyman.

Birth of a Troubled Conscience  Subscriber access only

A Christian Science upbringing. A shameful wartime act.

Is Word-Faith Movement Out on a Limb  Subscriber access only

Jews for Jesus Fights Cult Label  Subscriber access only

Conflict Divides Countercult Leaders  Subscriber access only

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A Careful Writer Stalks the Truth About Scientology
Lawrence Wright's book "Going Clear: Scientology, Celebrity, and the Prison of Belief" explains that more people appear willing to discuss Scientology's image problems.(The New York Times)
Twists in Bethany Deaton Murder Case Put Spotlight on Charismatic Sect
International House of Prayer disavows splinter group. (The New York Times)
Where Are the Cults?
For many years, conservative religious leaders have bemoaned the popularity of cults, which reputedly deceive so many innocent people. The time may come, though, when those same pastors and priests look back nostalgically to the days when they still had cults to fight. (RCR)

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