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Did the so-called Sarah Lawrence ‘sex cult’ members have a choice?
By Janja Lalich, professor emerita of sociology at the California State University,...
Think Twice Before Posting That Osho Quote!
Immediately, once it aired, she was viciously attacked and harassed, verbally, in writing, and in public, by loyal Rajneeshis because she spoke of the abuse of the children. This is, in part, what led me to read Lily Dunn’s book. That book validated everything Erin spoke about and more.
Donald Trump and His Followers: Are They a Cult?
Psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton and others explore the issue. Originally published in...
The Rational Choice Theory and My Friend Vito
By Luigi Corvaglia My friend Vito is a smart guy. One day his 44-inch TV broke down. They told him...
Cult of Misinformation
This originally appeared on newsreview.com. Camp Fire lasers and other beliefs rooted in disaster,...
What Happened at Sarah Lawrence and Why You Keep Reading About “Sex Cults”
This article originally appeared on popdust.com Recently, you've probably read more about the...
Yes, Your Wild, Wild Country Costume Is Offensive — Here’s Why
This article originally appeared on refinery29.com. If you've felt like 2018 has been more cult-y...
How Cults Target Women
This article originally appeared on chatelaine.com. Celebrities, executives and wealthy heiresses...
What Do Cult Leaders Have in Common?
This article originally appeared on livescience.com. Charles Manson is escorted to court for a...
Yes, There Are Women-Led Cults
This article originally appeared on vice.com Meet Teal Swan, a YouTuber who proves selling...
Kanye West’s turn toward spirituality, explained
This article originally appeared on vox.com. Here is what is going on with Kanye West right now —...
Refugees from an Ozarks cult detail abuse
This article originally appeared on arktimes.com They escaped from the Nahziryah Monastic...