Cults are notoriously tricky to define. Mainly though, for something to qualify as a cult, it needs to hold a creed that is deviate from the mainstream religious community or have a leader that is somehow …

Nov 29, 2025 · A cult is a religious or social group with extreme, and often unusual, beliefs. Some people may think cults are rare, but even today, many exist around the world, some of which are …

Jan 1, 2025 · While the word “cult” can sometimes feel overused, there are organizations that exhibit extreme control, dangerous ideologies, and harmful practices. Let’s take a closer look at 16 of these …

Jun 7, 2024 · Maybe you've heard about drinking the Kool-Aid or listening to The Family Jams - but what do you really know about some of the world's most infamous cults?

Apr 23, 2025 · In this list, we delve into some of the most notorious and fascinating modern cults, tracing their origins, unraveling their practices, and giving you a closer look at the organizations that …

Included here are Bible-based, neo-Christian, Islamic, Jewish or Hebrew, and other religious cults, many of which combine beliefs and practices from different faiths.

Jun 30, 2021 · Stories of the world's most dangerous cults — from the Manson family to NXIVM.

This article delves into 12 of the creepiest cults in history that most people never knew existed, revealing the sinister practices and charismatic leaders that orchestrated these nefarious ...

Dec 5, 2025 · Bernhardt “Ben” Klassen founded the Church of the Creator in 1973, later changing its name to the World Church of the Creator following litigation by another unrelated sect with the same …

Jun 6, 2025 · Although some people associate cults exclusively with religion, cults can take on many forms, differing in their purpose, size, and the extent of their financial or political influence.