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Once unspoken, Scientology at forefront of Clearwater City Council's Seat 2 race February 21, 2020
For years, candidates avoided even saying the word ‘Scientology.’ But the church’s influence has emerged as a campaign issue in 2020.Tracey McManusTampa Bay TimesFebruary 20, 2020CLEARWATER — During the last city council election, candidates went out of their way to avoid using the s-word: Scientology.“One of the biggest problems trying to move Clearwater forward is […]
South Korean 'Cult' at Center of Local Coronavirus Outbreak February 21, 2020
BILLY PERRIGO TimeFebruary 20, 2020Amysterious religious group described by the government of South Korea as a “cult” has emerged as a hotbed of new coronavirus cases, according to official statistics.At least 33 of South Korea’s 104 confirmed cases as of Feb. 20 are linked to the Shincheonji sect, which is also known as “Church of Jesus, […]
Lawyer for Quebec couple urges court to act against ultra-Orthodox schools February 20, 2020
Bruce Johnston told Superior Court Justice Martin Castonguay that he can push the Quebec government to do something to fix the situation.Montreal gazetteTHE CANADIAN PRESS February 19, 2020MONTREAL — Ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools operating north of Montreal are illegal and their religious curriculum for boys is so onerous the students have little time to study anything […]
Why people who have lived in polygamy support - or don't - a Utah bigamy bill February 20, 2020
Nate CarlisleSara WeberSalt Lake TribuneFebruary 19, 2020The Utah Senate approved a bill that would remove the felony penalties for polygamy among consenting adults.Such polygamy would be an infraction, an offense on par with a traffic ticket. Polygamists who commit frauds, abuses or engage in other conduct like human smuggling could still be convicted of felonies […]
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Polygamy, NXIVM, Transcendental Meditation KUTV: Woman who escaped polygamy polygamy shares mixed feelings about bill to decriminalize itUtah lawmakers are unanimously backing a bill that would lessen the punishment for people caught practicing polygamy.Senate Bill 102, sponsored by Senator Deidre Henderson (R-Spanish Fork), would change bigamy from a felony offense to an infraction."We have a really […]
Coronavirus: as 15 cases linked to Daegu church cluster, South Korea warns of mass gatherings February 20, 2020
South Korea has reported 20 fresh coronavirus cases, most of which are linked to theDaegu branch of the controversial Shincheonji Church of JesusOfficials say worshippers come into close contact with others at packed church services, and people should avoid such gatheringsSCMPPark Chan-kyongFebruary 19, 2020South Korea confirmed five more worshippers of an evangelical church had tested […]
Coronavirus: South Korean church cluster in Daegu brings total number of cases to 46 February 20, 2020
Ten people diagnosed with the Covid-19 disease attended the same church a 61-year-old woman who was Case 31The new cases came as South Korea brought back seven people from the virus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship in JapanSCMPReuters and Agence France-PresseFebruary 19, 2020The number of coronavirus cases in South Korea rose to 46 on Wednesday, after […]
Guest opinion: Has the Utah Legislature done its homework on polygamy? February 19, 2020
Valerie Hudson, Contributor Deseret NewsFebruary 16, 2020The Utah State Senate has voted to decriminalize polygamy between consenting adults, making bigamy and polygamy an infraction rather than a felony. Fines and community service would be the extent of legal enforcement, akin to a traffic ticket. Of course, Utah has for the past several decades largely declined […]
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Lawrence Ray, Twin Flame Ascension School, Tesla, Swami Vivekananda, Transcendental Meditation BBC: Lawrence Ray: US student's dad charged for sex trafficking"A man accused of abusing his daughter's university roommates has been arrested in the US and charged with extortion, sex trafficking and forced labour.Prosecutors say Lawrence "Larry" Ray extorted some $1m (£771,000) from students at New York's Sarah […]
This YouTube School Promised True Love. Students Say They Got Exploited Instead February 19, 2020
Former students of Twin Flames Universe say they were manipulated by a YouTuber couple claiming a special connection with God.Sarah BermanVICEFebruary 5, 2020Lenae Burchell was all set to fly from Texas to Toronto in July 2019 to meet a couple who she credited with changing her life, and starting her down a healing path.Since January […]
Attorney general Suella Braverman belongs to controversial Buddhist sect February 19, 2020
Founder of the Triratna order was accused of sex abuse; victim has spoken out about cabinet minister’s new role Jamie DowardThe GuardianFebruary 15, 2020 The new attorney general is a member of a controversial religious sect which continues to venerate its founder despite well-documented claims that he was a serial sexual predator, the Observer can […]
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Event, NXIVM, Light of the World Church, La Luz del Mundo, The Aetherius TempleEvent: The Family Survival Trust invites you to attend our Psycho-educational Support Group."This group is open to people affected by a wide variety of cults and extremist/exploitative groups (eg political, therapy, religious/spiritual, business, sports - among others).A short educational presentation on a topic related to the […]
Sexual Abuse and Willingness to Report Sexual Abuse Within the Jehovah's Witness Community February 18, 2020
Scientific Research and Documentation Center (WODC)This study focuses on the influence that patterns, rules, customs and structures within the Jehovah's Witness community in the Netherlands have on the manner in which sexual abuse or alleged sexual abuse are dealt with as well as the willingness to report sexual abuse or alleged sexual abuse. One important […]
Lifespring Lawsuits February 18, 2020
LawsuitsMore than 30 lawsuits were filed against Lifespring for charges ranging from involuntary servitude to wrongful death. The suits often claimed that the trainings place participants under extreme psychological stress in order to elicit change. The group had to pay out large amounts of money to participants who required psychiatric hospitalization and to family members […]
Professor Elizabeth Loftus – Memory and Conspiracy February 18, 2020
Tales From The Rabbit HoleEpisode 31December 17, 2019"Elizabeth Loftus is an expert on memory. A Distinguished Professor in several fields*, her work focusses on false memories, how they can be accidentally created and how they can be deliberately manipulated. We discuss many aspects of memory and how it sometimes relates to the world of conspiracy […]
Painter Joe Szimhart discusses and showcases his art with host Ron Schira. February 18, 2020
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Angela Kelley Senate Testimony against Utah Senate Bill: 102 February 18, 2020
Sound Choices CoalitionFebruary 10, 2020
Straight, inc - The Truth About Straight from a Survivor February 18, 2020
OverdubbyFebruary 18, 2013"Some truth about Straight, Inc. - 2221 Austell Road, Marietta, GA, from a survivor of the notorious cult-like mind control program."
Troubled Teen Industry Survivors Expose Institutional Child Abuse & Red Flags February 18, 2020
Surviving Straight Inc.November 8, 2017"Liz, Jodi, Cyndy and Lynn bring to light questionable practices and child abuse at some institutions designed to “help” troubled teens. Is there any scientific backing that tough love programs work in changing teens’ behaviors?Lynn shares her experience sending her teen son that lacked confidence to a wilderness camp designed for […]

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