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An Online Prophet Claims to Be a God. His Followers Keep Getting Arrested.
A series of bizarre, sometimes violent encounters with police and the general public has led to the arrests of at least eight followers of Rashad Jamal—and a new conspiracy theory among his fans.
Followers of Charismatic New Age Influencer Accused of Two Different Murders in Alabama
“I’m not a cult leader,” said Rashad Jamal, currently in jail on child molestation charges. “I stand for righteousness.”
Redditors Revived an Obscure Cult That Believes a 'Mass Harvesting of Souls’ Is Imminent
Amid the pandemic, a “trance channeling” group from the 1980s has seen a resurgence online. But why now?
The Herbalism Community Is at War With Itself Over Abuse Allegations
Famed herbalist and teacher Susun Weed says anger is part of her teaching method. Some of her former apprentices say it went too far.
I Got a 'Money Manifestation Coach' to Sort Out My Life
I followed their advice for seven entire days to see if I could "attract abundance" to my bank balance.
How Crystals, Pendulums, and Vision Boards Help New Age Realtors Sell Houses
We spoke with Sasha Barber about her brokerage, Guided Realty, and the broader trend of bringing spirituality to the world of real estate.
I Got Someone To Read My Soul’s Vibrations To Predict My Future
I wasn’t completely on board with the New Age belief of the akashic records but with the tough year I’ve had, I had nothing to lose.
Revisiting 'Pure Moods' in the Age of Coronavirus
An investigation into whether the memorably vibey 90s New Age compilation can offer any solace in this time of chaos.
America’s Biggest New Age Expo Is Just Trying to Keep Things from Getting Weird
The Conscious Life Expo celebrates alternative healing, crystals, psychics, mediums, angels and aliens. Its founder says he's been trying to drive out the conspiracy theorist element that sometimes accompanies those things. Is it working?
This Nonlocal Forecast Mix Offers Smooth Jazz Fit for Tears and Bong Rips
The Chicago-based artist best known as Fire-Toolz shares a mix of sounds from the world of her proggy computer jazz record ‘Bubble Universe!’
Making Friends Is Tough After You Leave a Cult
How Seven of Nine from ‘Star Trek Voyager’ spoke to my social dilemma.
Yes, There Are Women-Led Cults
Meet Teal Swan, a YouTuber who proves selling salvation to desperate people is an equal opportunity racket.