Cults

(UPDATED) More than 1 million ask government to ban Shincheonji, an apocalyptic Christian sect linked to half of infections.

J. Y. Lee|February 28, 2020

(UPDATED) COVID-19 outbreak prompts 750,000 to petition South Korean president to outlaw apocalyptic movement deemed a cult by Christian leaders.

Kim Tong-Hyung - Associated Press|February 25, 2020

The new Netflix documentary reveals an uncomfortable truth about American religious innovation.

Leah Payne|May 01, 2018

Experts say don’t be misled by Nation of Islam’s Christian references—on Facebook or elsewhere.

Kate Shellnutt|August 30, 2017

CRI’s Hank Hanegraaff joined the Greek Orthodox Church on Palm Sunday.

Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra|April 12, 2017

Founder of cult-like group in Franklin, Tennessee, was accused of spiritual and sexual abuse.

Bob Smietana|April 01, 2016

Departure comes after the cult-like group’s founder, Wayne Jolley, was accused of spiritual and sexual abuse.

Bob Smietana|December 31, 2015

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