Cults

Heaven’s Gate Pt. 3: The Pivot

The group’s belief system had never been infallible. There had been adjustments along the way; revisions meant to keep the wheels turning whenever prophecies didn’t... Read more

Published on: 2022-03-22
“NXIVM” Pt. 1: The Carrot and the Stick

After acing an IQ test in 1988, 28-year-old Keith Raniere was able to brand himself “The Smartest Man in the World.” The moniker allowed him... Read more

Published on: 2020-07-21
“Rajneeshpuram” Pt. 2 - Ma Anand Sheela

Ma Anand Sheela orchestrated Rajneeshpuram’s movement from India to Oregon. As Rajneesh himself faded into the shadows, the cult’s grabs for political power led to... Read more

Published on: 2018-04-17
"Rajneeshpuram” - Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh

Prophesied to die young and surviving near-death-experiences, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh felt discomfort with his own mortality from a young age. Over time, his spiritual studies... Read more

Published on: 2018-04-10

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