Cult
Court Finds This So-Called Healer Swindled Cancer Patients out of Millions
The founder of Universal Medicine thinks he's the reincarnation of Leonardo Da Vinci. Others think he's the leader of a cult.
A Tesla Is Not Just a Car for Elon Musk’s Superfans
As electric-vehicle rebates dry up, would-be Tesla owners are facing an existential crisis.
When I Met the Now-Arrested Leader of a 'Feminist' Cult and His 'Kittens'
After the recent news of Turkish televangelist Adnan Oktar's arrest for fraud, sexual assault, and espionage, I look back on what it was like to meet him and the women of his "Islamic Creationist" cult.
What it Was Like Growing Up in the 'Children of God' Cult in Thailand
"There was a quiz in a magazine titled 'did you grow up in a cult?' I answered 'yes' to every question and realised the truth."
Australia's 'IHE' Cult Dealt in Mansions, Ferraris, and Alleged Sexual Assault
As the leader of the "Ideal Human Environment" movement stands accused of sex with a minor, the group's inner workings come to light.
The Terrible Tales of a Lizard-Smoking, Blood-Drinking Satanic Cult in India
In a town with a reputation for religiousness, a group of Satan worshippers are among the faithful.
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That Alleged NXIVM Sex Cult Is Already Getting Its Own TV Show
The 'New York Times' exposé on the group is getting adapted into a one-hour scripted series.
'Smallville' Actress Allison Mack Arrested for Ties with Alleged Sex Cult
Mack was arrested on sex trafficking charges for allegedly blackmailing women into having sex with the group's leader, Keith Raniere.
Hanging With the Followers of a Doomsday Cult in Indonesia
According to a woman named Lia Aminuddin, a UFO will save only true believers.
Australian Bush Cult Family Face Court Over Incest Charges
Six years ago, NSW police discovered the Colt family living in squalid conditions. The story just got worse.
On the Tiny Pacific Island Where They Worship American Materialism
How the tiny Vanuatuan village of Tanna became devoted to a mythical American soldier named John Frum.
A Day With the Australian Couple Who Say They're Jesus and Mary
We talked a lot about self-assurance.