'Lovebombing': Expert says brands aren't just marketing. They're priming you to be in a cultMarketers exploit similar tactics as cults, making consumers more vulnerable.
Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as CultsMarketers employ tactics akin to cult manipulation, exploiting psychology for profit.
'Lovebombing': Expert says brands aren't just marketing. They're priming you to be in a cultMarketers exploit similar tactics as cults, making consumers more vulnerable.
Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as CultsMarketers employ tactics akin to cult manipulation, exploiting psychology for profit.
Zizians: Blog Suggests Ziz Ordered Follower to Kill Her Romantic PartnerZizi LaSota's group reveals violent cult behaviors preying on vulnerable communities, especially targeting transgender individuals for financial control.The complex saga of the Zizians highlights alarming connections between cult dynamics and acts of extreme violence.
9 Things You Need to Know About Destructive CultsCults utilize influence techniques that lead to cognitive dissonance, but they do not erase a person's authentic identity.
Zizians: Blog Suggests Ziz Ordered Follower to Kill Her Romantic PartnerZizi LaSota's group reveals violent cult behaviors preying on vulnerable communities, especially targeting transgender individuals for financial control.The complex saga of the Zizians highlights alarming connections between cult dynamics and acts of extreme violence.
9 Things You Need to Know About Destructive CultsCults utilize influence techniques that lead to cognitive dissonance, but they do not erase a person's authentic identity.
Cults, Sex, and Neurodivergent IndividualsIndividuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are particularly vulnerable to cult influence due to their desire for structure and social acceptance.Sexual abuse is a significant risk for those in cults, emphasizing the need for sexual education for individuals with ASD.
I Lost My Family To A Terrifying Religious Group. Now It's Happening Again - With Trump.The author's family was profoundly affected by their involvement with The Move of God and the teachings of its leader, Sam Fife.
Witchcraft' medicine and God's healing power': inside the Australian cult' that killed an eight-year-oldBrendan Stevens led a religious sect that denied medical treatment, resulting in the manslaughter conviction of members after the death of an eight-year-old girl.
I Lost My Family To A Terrifying Religious Group. Now It's Happening Again - With Trump.The author's family was profoundly affected by their involvement with The Move of God and the teachings of its leader, Sam Fife.
Witchcraft' medicine and God's healing power': inside the Australian cult' that killed an eight-year-oldBrendan Stevens led a religious sect that denied medical treatment, resulting in the manslaughter conviction of members after the death of an eight-year-old girl.
Growing Up In A Narcissistic Family Helped Me Understand The Power Of MAGAThe article suggests a parallel between cult dynamics and certain political behaviors in the MAGA movement.
Guyana proposes site of 1978 Jonestown Massacre to tourism; draws concern from Jackie SpeierGuyana considers turning Jonestown massacre site into a tourism attraction, facing criticism from survivors and advocates for appropriate remembrance.
Inside the Ultralight Cult of Durston GearThe Durston Gearheads group exemplifies how fandom for gear can develop cult-like characteristics, fostering deep community engagement among ultralight enthusiasts.
Today in History: November 18, more than 900 die at JonestownNovember 18 marks significant historical events including the Jonestown massacre, the debut of Mickey Mouse, and landmark rulings on marriage equality and wrongful convictions.
Comedian Stavros Halkias on his new film 'Let's Start a Cult'The film 'Let's Start A Cult' creatively combines humor with the dark themes surrounding cult dynamics and recruitment.
From a cult to Hollywood royalty: Joaquin Phoenix, the star who has overcome it allJoaquin Phoenix's upbringing highlights the complexities of idealism and the search for belonging in the context of an unconventional upbringing.
How Hellbound's Brutal Season Two Ending Keeps the Focus on HumanityHellbound season 2 depicts a divided society marked by chaos, power struggles among cults, and societal decay following supernatural events.
Read an exclusive excerpt from a teen horror comic inspired by real small-town cultsLoving, Ohio explores the fear of being unable to escape one's childhood town, intertwined with horror and personal trauma.
The mystery of Azrael's burned demons runs even deeper than the movie saysAzrael creatively reinterprets post-apocalyptic horror through unique creature design and psychological themes within a cult setting.
Read an exclusive excerpt from a teen horror comic inspired by real small-town cultsLoving, Ohio explores the fear of being unable to escape one's childhood town, intertwined with horror and personal trauma.
The mystery of Azrael's burned demons runs even deeper than the movie saysAzrael creatively reinterprets post-apocalyptic horror through unique creature design and psychological themes within a cult setting.
Psychoanalysis and free sex: The Sullivanians, a commune that mutated into a cult on New York's Upper West SideThe Sullivanians were a Manhattan-based cult advocating a radical and interventionist approach to therapy and social relationships.
Kansas cult leaders convicted of making children work 16-hour days without paySix cult members convicted for housing children in abusive conditions and forcing them to work without pay under severe duress.
Cults: To the GhostsJoe Meek's tragic story influenced Cults' musicality and madness, pushing the band to explore darker themes in their music.
Cults Announce New Album To the Ghosts, Share New Song "Left My Keys"Cults tour dates announced with Vampire Weekend