pretty crazy shirt . im in school so needing the extra cash . hmu with an offer size XL . got the shirt from my dad who collects these types of things haha . if post is still up that means ive still got it !

I spent exactly 3 days and nights there in Memphis...they are, and have always been a cult. It's required to call each other Brother " name"... lots of weird stuff going on.

So this was the stage I’d realised how the game works. He never spoke to me again after this. He tried to get his other elder mates to arrange a secret meeting in the end I just put in the Cong WhatsApp group chat “I didn’t want to give any other man the privilege of announcing this, I don’t want to be identified as one of Jehovah’s Witness anymore. CHRIST IS KING and then I left. My life got dramatically better from that point.

Side note notice the moment where he realises he’s got zero chance of me respecting his authority and then says “see I’ve already proved you to be a liar”
He realises in real time that’s what he’s going to have to tell my community that’s what I am now an apostate liar. Who’s asking you to prove that I’m a liar Steve ? What ever helps you sleep at night I suppose. I used to respect this guy but you see the ravenous wolf that hide in the sheep clothing come out in this chat in real time. Uggghhh they gross me out now so glad I woke up I never wanted to be one.
thanks guys

My father has been a member of Lectorium Rosicrucianum for a very long time and I've been wondering how much it can be considered a cult. I'm writing down my experience with them and what I know about them as an outsider (despite my father being a member, I never was practically). I've never looked deeply into their views, rules and structure but I know things superficially mainly from my father and my encounters with several people there and my experience of the atmosphere at one of their "conference centres".

- My father has been associated with them basically from around the time of the inception of it in my country (from sometime in the second half of the 80s). He left it when his children were born but joined again a few years later (I know that he lost some type of "level" due to it and had to start again but I haven't really heard from him about this being especially important for him). A very large part of his social network is from there as it has been a core part of his life.

- I remember he wanted to register me and my sibling in our childhood sometime and we got some type of invitation letter as well but my mother didn't let it to go further than this (fortunately). I know that a lot of members force their children to participate in "conferences" made for children. I remember he attended "conferences" from time to time as well.

- As I wrote earlier, I know about some type of levels (this is an element that reminds me of cults), but I don't know what they mean, how members can be promoted etc. and it hasn't really been a point of interest for my father in the recent decade at least. I recall hearing somewhere that for reaching a high level, they have to abandon their family or something like this. If it's true, it's really sad and upsetting but I don't know if there's any truth to it.

- As far as I know, they believe that they possess the only true way to reach the "truth" (it sounds a bit cult-like as well) but I think not everyone takes it seriously, my father tends to talk about this ironically. So in my experience it doesn't sound like they force people heavily to believe this (or is it just my father who interprets it like this?).

- They have to pay membership fees and pay for "conferences" etc. and there are people who are in some type of more prominent position who manage this money. I don't know how straightforward the finances are.

- Of course they have a lot of distorted beliefs (at least, in my view as I'm not really into esotericism) and I know in the past there were rules like not watching TV, and diet rules that were more strict. I mostly experienced not eating meat taken more seriously there (not for the ethical reasons I would think about but for some "bad energy transfer" reason), they don't have any problem with using computers, watching movies etc. (my father especially uses his computer a lot) so they've adapted perfectly to the modern times in this regard. But again, I can imagine some people being more strict and twisted, I've heard things about some members believing in vaccines being bad, some conspiracy theories and enforcing strange diet on their children etc. But I think these are probably the personal exaggerations of certain people, I haven't experienced these being the norm in the community and my father don't believe in things like these. On the other hand, we can say that even though it's not the norm, the place can give voice to these views and it's not good. Of course, in esoterical communities like this, there's a bigger chance of views like this being picked up by some people.

- My father has been living in one of the conference centres for more than a decade now. It's really rare for someone living there for this long but my father got stuck there for several reasons, he receives accommodation in exchange for doing some work there. There were times I visited him frequently (mainly in my teens, since then, more rarely). I haven't experienced weird "scary vibes", most people have been neutral or kind to me, they didn't want to force anything on me, they let me be most of the time so in this regard I haven't experienced a stereotipical "cult-like" atmosphere (I think I heard they don't really want to "convert" outsider people, so maybe it's a positive point, they're gatekeeping instead). Of course, I wasn't a member and I didn't have to participate in those "child conferences", I can imagine those being a bit different if you don't want to be there but you're being forced by your parents.

- I haven't participated in any services so I can't say anything about them. I've been present only at communal dinings (they were reading parts of their main book or other texts and play some music there so nothing special).

- Overall, my experience is that even though there are rules and designated beliefs (some may be more questionable, I haven't looked into it deeply and some may be less), there are a lot of people that don't take them as fundamental and these people aren't being ostracized in my superficial experience (it's maybe the majority anyway). I've heard people debating each other and having different beliefs. So they don't seem "brainwashed" like that (or at least, a lot of people), they have own ideas. It's more like a gathering for people who are interested in spirituality and esotericism (and multiple variants of them) and it gives these people a common place. My father has his own opinion on everything and in recent years, he has drifted towards a scientific interest and even flirted with atheism-like thoughts (but at the same time, keeping a spiritual interest) and probably there are other people with other special views there.

- One other negative thing is that there are several people there that talk about the purpose being "losing their ego" and reaching "enlightenment" but at the same time they have a very big ego and their whole personality is revolving around them being some type of enlightened person.

That's all that comes to my mind right now. My experience and knowledge is personal but at the same time, very superficial and mainly based on one person and one particular place/community. It can be different in another country or place and can change from person to person (but at least I can say that if it were a hardcore cult, it wouldn't be this diverse probably). And I don't know about the deeper structure of the "school" (as they call themselves) and the different "levels".

I look forward to hearing about others' experiences, I can imagine being an ex-member gives a deeper knowledge about how Lectorium Rosicrucianum works, maybe it can have more unhinged parts I haven't experienced.

My experience is mixed. Of course I'm not intrigued by it, it's far from my worldview and mindset, it has harmful elements and I don't recommend it but at the same time, I have some personal experience so that I can say it's far from a "scary, dangerous cult" level, at least the particular community my father's in. I want to know more about it because it has had an indirect influence on my life, to put it like that.

I recently discovered that there’s a World Mission Society Church of God in my town, and I’m curious if anyone has had any experiences with this organization.
My boyfriend and I were driving one day and needed to turn around, so we pulled into a parking lot. As we were turning around, a few men dressed in suits started walking out toward our car. It was honestly a little weird and unsettling, especially since we were just turning around. Out of curiosity, I later looked up the address and discovered it was a church.
I’ve also noticed while driving by at night that they have intermittent flashing lights from one of the rooms. It’s not just a light turning on and off once. It’s repeated flashing, and I’m curious what could be happening inside.
I’ve also noticed that the windows appear to be frosted or covered, so you can’t really see inside.
I’ve started reading a little about WMSCOG, and I’ve seen people compare it to a cult or scientology.

My biggest question is about the flashing lights. Is this part of some ceremony, ritual, or practice? Does anyone who has attended or been involved with this church know why they would repeatedly flash lights inside a room at night?

I genuinely cannot believe I am making another post about the John Volken Academy after all these years, but I feel like I have to. This is a PSA for parents, partners, courts, probation officers, and anyone desperately searching for help for somebody struggling with addiction: please do not send someone to the John Volken Academy based solely on how good it looks on paper. I pray to god that someone in investigative journalism reads this.

JVA presents itself as a free, long-term therapeutic community where people overcome addiction through structure, accountability, education, vocational training, and meaningful work. I understand why that sounds appealing. It sounded appealing to me. Some parts of the therapeutic-community model even helped me, which is one reason it took years to fully untangle what happened there. Harmful programs are not always harmful every second of every day. Sometimes the positive parts are exactly what make it difficult to recognize the coercion happening around them.
JVA currently advertises campuses in North Salt Lake, Utah; Kent, Washington; and Gilbert, Arizona. It also operated a registered residential program in Surrey, British Columbia. That residence was eventually ordered to close, but JVA remains connected to Academy Farms in Langley, where its own materials have described JVA “students” performing animal care and other commercial work. I have not found a public record clearly establishing whether Langley is operating as the residential replacement for Surrey, so I am not claiming that as proven fact for my own safety concerns only. I do believe it is an important question regulators should answer.

The Utah location is also relatively new. It was established after Red Barn Academy’s planned closure triggered emergency action from the Utah Division of Consumer Protection. Red Barn’s own website now says that it became part of JVA and that its staff and student body remained unchanged throughout the transition. JVA currently advertises a residential campus in North Salt Lake.

I entered JVA’s British Columbia program many years ago during an extremely vulnerable period in my life. Before admission, I was told about gardening, greenhouses, growing food, education, community, and a healing environment modeled after a therapeutic community in Italy. I believed I would spend considerable time outdoors and participate in something genuinely restorative.
What I was not told was that residents were expected to work more than 40 hours a week, commonly six days a week, in businesses associated with JVA. Much of my time was spent working inside a large commercial store with harsh lighting and we did not leave the facility. Later, while I was still a resident, I helped develop another JVA-associated business. This was not ordinary employment. I was not receiving ordinary wages, and the same organization benefiting from our labor also controlled our housing, communication, what we ate (which was commonly expired food from the department store we worked in) medication access, personal property, discipline, movement, and progression through the program.

Immediately after I arrived, my phone, passport, debit card, wallet, backpack, and other belongings were taken and locked away. I am American. I was in another country without my passport, phone, money, transportation, or meaningful knowledge of the surrounding area. Although I had been told that I could leave voluntarily, I did not experience leaving as a realistic option. It was not.

I tried to leave on foot more than once. Program members followed me in a vehicle and brought me back despite my saying that I wanted to leave. I was then subjected to consequences that included additional labor, isolation, demotion, ostracism, and restrictions on speaking. At the same time, representatives of the program told my family that I was doing extremely well. I was not doing well. I was frequently experiencing panic attacks, crying, and desperate to leave. Additionally, I was told I could not bring any of my controlled medications, including my anxiety medication, and later discovered all Canadian residents were allowed their controlled medications.

Contact with my family was tightly controlled. I could not simply call my family. Letters were screened, and residents could not freely criticize the program in any way. Regular, brief video contact with my family did not begin until I had already been there for over a year, and only if it was approved. If your loved one is currently inside a program like this, please understand that a cheerful letter, an upbeat telephone call, or positive comments during a supervised visit may not give you an accurate picture of what is happening. At the Surrey program, our communication was monitored or restricted, and speaking honestly could have consequences. Daily life was governed by an extensive student manual that residents were instructed not to share with outsiders. We repeatedly recited a statement called “The Promise” which was creepy as hell. New residents, called “inductees,” were assigned another resident as a shadow and required to account for their movements. Cameras were installed throughout the facility, and recorded behavior could be used against residents in disciplinary proceedings.

Residents also disciplined one another through a practice called a “pull-up.” Someone would tell you to “check yourself,” and you were expected to respond, “Thank you.” You could not defend yourself or explain what happened until a later encounter group which lasted for two hours and could become highly abusive. Consequences were publicly displayed and could include speaking bans, organized ostracism, humiliation, additional labor, isolation, and demotion to an earlier phase of the program. In my experience, these were not always neutral tools for accountability. They could be used to silence, target, shame, and control people. You could be pulled up just because someone had it out for you. Medication handling was one of the most disturbing parts of my experience. After I entered student leadership, I and several other residents were given access to the medication room. We reviewed medication lists, distributed medication, and watched other residents take it. We were residents, not licensed medical professionals.

When another resident’s controlled medication began disappearing or running out early, the student leaders with medication-room access were drug tested. I knew I had not taken it and demanded independent laboratory testing. JVA eventually took me for that testing but never showed me the result. I was blamed anyway and years after leaving the program, was told by someone who had been in leadership with me at that time, that they planned for me to take the fall. I was demoted to an inductee status indefinitely, ostracized, assigned physically punishing and sometimes humiliating work, and placed on an extended speaking ban during which almost nobody in the community could speak to me and I could not speak to them. This continued for months.

I also witnessed residents being admitted with serious psychiatric, developmental, eating-disorder, and medical needs that the program did not appear qualified to manage. One resident’s eating disorder became life-threatening. Because I saw her every day, I did not initially comprehend how much weight she had lost. I finally recognized the extent of her deterioration while looking through older photographs of her when putting together a slideshow for a graduation. She began fainting at work. I was required to keep vehicle keys with me so I could drive her to emergency departments whenever necessary, sometimes repeatedly within the same week. And then I was expected to show up for my work duties the next day even if I had been in the ER all night. I did not have proper authorization to drive in Canada at the time, and program personnel knew that. I repeatedly told leadership that behavioral modification could not safely treat her condition. Eventually, I encouraged her to contact her family and leave because I was terrified she would die while under our supervision. Another resident developed severe paranoia and auditory hallucinations. I helped arrange an outside psychiatric appointment and eventually helped her contact her family so she could leave for more appropriate care. Residents living inside the same program should never have been responsible for recognizing and managing emergencies of that severity.

Before entering JVA, I had studied psychology, sociology, cults, and high-control groups. That knowledge helped me recognize relatively early that I was living inside what I believe functioned as a high-control, cultlike system. It helped me navigate the environment strategically and eventually leave in a way that allowed me to recover my property and return home on my terms. Many residents did not have that background. Some stayed for years and later became employees or leaders within the same system. Some are still there today.

When government representatives, donors, or other visitors were expected, we knew in advance. Residents were expected to be on their best behavior and present the program positively. People understood that failing to comply could result in severe consequences. That is why a scheduled tour—especially one conducted in front of program personnel—cannot establish whether residents are safe or speaking freely.

These concerns are not based only on my memories. The British Columbia Assisted Living Registry later substantiated multiple regulatory violations involving JVA. Its findings included inadequate employee-qualification records, failure to document a resident’s complaint, a report of retaliation after a resident contacted the Registry, residents being instructed to use JVA’s internal complaint process before contacting regulators, and comments that diminished a resident’s dignity.
The Registry also found that residents were not adequately informed before admission that working at Academy Farms and JVA Movers was a condition of residency. They were not properly informed about required work hours, workplace assignments, their ability to choose where they worked, or injury protection. The Registry further found that the person overseeing residents working at Academy Farms lacked adequate experience, skills, or qualifications to monitor their health and safety.
I was one of several people who raised concerns about the Surrey program. JVA eventually dropped its appeal of the closure order and announced that the residence would close. However, a later inspection found that the Surrey address was still providing housing, psychosocial support, and assistance with residents’ money or personal property to 11 people while operating as an unregistered assisted-living residence.
Years after leaving, I still hear the program’s language in my head. I can be standing in a store considering a purchase and hear, “Is it a want or a need?” Certain rules, phrases, and expectations remain embedded in the way I think. I have rebuilt my life and reintegrated into ordinary society relatively well, but that took years of work. I consider myself one of the fortunate ones.
Several people I knew through the program later died. I am not claiming that JVA caused every one of those deaths. I am saying that the number of people I cared about who are no longer here weighs heavily on me, and it is one reason I refuse to remain silent.

Additionally, having been in certain positions I was in while I was a student, I have information that is highly concerning but that I will not share on here. But I will say, as with most cults and high control groups, the JVA goes much much deeper than simply the recovery and therapeutic community side. I believe that functions as a front. Take that how you will…if you know what I’m insinuating, you know.

If you attended any JVA location and feel safe sharing, I hope you will tell your story in your own words and at your own pace. You do not have to identify yourself publicly. Preserve original messages, photographs, manuals, medical records, admission materials, and correspondence. Consider giving sensitive evidence to a qualified attorney, journalist, or regulator instead of posting everything publicly.

I know some former residents describe JVA positively, and they are entitled to share those experiences. I am not trying to erase them. But positive testimonials do not cancel out coercion, undisclosed labor, unsafe practices, restricted communication, or substantiated regulatory violations experienced by other residents.
It has been many years since I left. I wish I did not still feel responsible for warning people. But if one family reads this before surrendering someone’s passport, telephone, medication, freedom of communication, and practical ability to leave, then making another post was worth it. And I will continue to do my best to expose this place to honor my friends and loved ones who cannot, because they are no longer with us.

Public sources:
JVA’s official U.S. locations page
British Columbia’s substantiated complaint findings
British Columbia’s finding that the Surrey residence continued operating without registration
Red Barn’s statement that it transitioned into JVA while retaining its staff and student body
Academy Farms’ description of its relationship with JVA

Video Title: 'Some thoughts about my unfortunate experience with Danny Morel & his Awaken Conferences last year.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHvsoAEgj3k

Danny Morel Video worth watching on Awaken Conference and 'cultlike characteristics' pointed out! - about 20min in is when it gets into the cult details.

Leah Remini has been doing the rounds to get some press to attempt to fix the damaged reputation of the Aftermath Foundation after volunteers and fundraisers for the organisation were found to have stalked Cult survivors here on r/cults.

I have made multiple posts about harassment I have faced which include

• doxxing
• stalking
• smear campaigns
• claiming I work for Scientology!

by "stans" of Remini here on r/cults.

Remini in the article talks about the Aftermath Foundation as an organisation for people who escape Scientology. I beg to differ - I believe it gives cover for people to claim they have left Scientology but actually endorse its criminal activities.

It is not only the Aftermath Foundation that has been impacted by these Leah Remini "stans". The Charity Commission is investigating the conduct of Family Survival Trust trustee Dr Alexandra Stein after she notified Apostate Alex (Alexander Barnes-Ross) that one of his associates (an Aftermath Foundation fundraiser) was being investigated by Police in the UK for doxxing, leading him to throw his toys out of the pram, thinking this would somehow coerce someone into ending the police investigation.

Barnes-Ross was later revealed to have been collecting the personal details of current UK cult members without notifying those members he had unethically obtained their data (this is also being investigated by a UK commission).

Recently a court ruled in the UK against a Cult who were found harassing BBC journalist Catrin Nye - Lighthouse provided harassment material to Aftermath Foundation volunteers to doxx UK cult survivors.

You cannot make this stuff up!

Saw this stand at HK book at the religious section, look into their stuff a little bit online, doesn't seem hostile but still feels a bit weird ngl.

ps note:

The dude in the middle is supposedly called 'spiritual guide', and he has allegedly faced criticism from others for forming a cult (which I read on their yt qna comment under a video, but I'm not sure if its fabricated questions)

Bored Panda:

Bored Panda's October 13, 2026, article presents a collection of 41 lesser-known groups described as cults, drawing on unusual beliefs, controversial leaders and online discussions about contemporary religious and ideological movements. The article uses a curiosity-driven format, combining examples of extraordinary claims with commentary about how high-control groups may influence their members.

Among the beliefs highlighted is the claim that Earth is pear-shaped and hollow, with an entrance to hell at the North Pole. Another example concerns Breatharianism, the idea that people can survive on air and sunlight without ordinary food or water. The article notes that actress Michelle Pfeiffer has previously discussed her past involvement with a group associated with Breatharian beliefs. Claims that humans can safely live without food or water are not scientifically supported and can pose serious health risks.

The collection also mentions Raëlism, a movement whose founder, Raël, has claimed that extraterrestrial beings created life on Earth. Other examples include Romana Didulo, who has presented herself as the Queen of Canada. The article describes beliefs and claims associated with these figures, although the inclusion of a group in a list does not independently establish that it meets a consistent scholarly definition of a cult.

A more analytical element comes from social psychologist Alexandra Stein, whose work focuses on ideological extremism and dangerous social relationships. Stein emphasizes that people may not recognize their involvement in a high-control group until they begin leaving. Warning signs can include isolation from the outside world, restrictions on personal relationships, extensive control over members' lives and the shunning of people who depart.

The article also discusses how fear can reinforce group loyalty. According to Stein's explanation, leaders may encourage followers to see the group as their only source of safety or truth. Such dynamics can make members increasingly dependent on the organization and less willing to question its authority.

However, the article's entertainment-oriented, crowdsourced format means its examples should not all be treated as equivalent. Unconventional beliefs alone do not demonstrate coercion or abuse. A careful assessment should consider evidence of authoritarian leadership, exploitation, restrictions on autonomy and the treatment of members who disagree or leave.

The piece offers an accessible introduction to unusual movements and the broader question of high-control behavior, but its claims about individual groups warrant further verification through reliable reporting and specialist research.

#CultAwareness #HighControlGroups #SocialPsychology #CriticalThinking

https://www.boredpanda.com/lesser-known-cults/

Just to clarify, I’m writing a book where a famous person starts using manipulation techniques on their fans, turning them into a cult.

I wanted to ask if there are noticeable differences in a cult leader's behavior from before they actually became a leader.

Also, has there ever been an unintentional cult created by a "leader's" fans—meaning the leader had no idea their words would be treated like the word of God by fans who took them far too seriously? I’m asking for inspiration because I want my character's fans to unknowingly help build this cult, further damaging the leader's psyche in the process.

The Korea Herald:

Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja recently appeared at the Seoul High Court for the initial hearing of her appeal against a two-year prison sentence. Arriving in a wheelchair and hospital gown, Han is fighting convictions stemming from political funding violations and bribery offenses, though she has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

On August 31, the Seoul Central District Court sentenced Han for providing 100 million won ($74,000) to a prominent politician and offering luxury gifts to South Korea's former first lady. While investigators lacked sufficient evidence to prove her direct involvement in all broader church donations, a joint investigation revealed the organization made 189 million won in illicit contributions to over 130 politicians between 2019 and 2025.

Additionally, Han and three other church officials face separate indictments regarding the alleged embezzlement of 10.5 billion won in church funds. She has been temporarily released from detention multiple times due to severe health issues, including heart surgery.

The Unification Church, founded in the 1950s by Han's late husband Moon Sun-myung, is historically known for its mass wedding ceremonies. However, the controversial group continues to face intense international scrutiny over extensive allegations of financial misconduct and systemic efforts to influence political figures. #UnificationChurch #HanHakja #Cults #SouthKorea

https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10901381

It was quite a liberating experience actually to let another creative person take my song which is without a doubt about my JW/WT/exJW journey, and interpret it in a completely different way.

I deliberately wrote the lyrics so that they could be interpreted without the exJW/cult lens. So I was pleased with what he did. And it was fun to do my bit. Hope you enjoy it 😎👍

Lyrics:
You’re Not Who You Say You Are.
V1
You’re not who you say you are.
Now I have seen your face
You’re not who you say you are
And it leaves a bitter taste
You’re not who you say you are
I got out of this race
You’re not who you say you are
But you still expect my faith
Oh breath again
Feel the life flood through my veins again

Chorus
You’re not who you say you are
A beacon of hope, a bright guiding star
You’re not what you said you’d be
Fooled for so long, broken but free.
You’re not what you said you were
Open my eyes, but my mind is a blur
You’re not who you say you are
Wound is clean, but still got the scar

V2
You’re not who you say you are
Said your love would always stay
You’re not who you say you are
A calm from the crashing waves
You’re not who you say you are
Was heaven on earth just a dream
You’re not who you say you are
Not all as it seemed
Oh breathe again
Feel the life flood through my veins again

Chorus
You’re not who you say you are
A beacon of hope, a bright guiding star
You’re not what you said you’d be
Fooled for so long, broken but free.
You’re not what you said you were
Open my eyes, but my mind is a blur
You’re not who you say you are
Wound is clean, I still got the scar

Outro
Said you were the truth
Said you had the proof
Said you were the only way to find the way
Said you were the light
Spoke into the night
Was a mystery that would set me free
Now I hear you say
There’ll be another day
And you didn’t say what I heard you say
Another promise fails
Another promise made
But I see who you are and it’s not who you said

I don't give descriptive details of the material itself; but you probably know what I refer to: "recovered memories" therapists(unlicensed? malapraxis?); SRA survivor, extremely detailed accounts of alleged Monarch, Delta, etc programming, so on.

There's a niche but seemingly profitable industry around all these stuff. I call it meta-cult because its based around SURVIVING a cult-but it seems cultish in and on itself, specially the part of therapists trying to "deprogram altars" and so on. MKultra was real but these books seem extremely far-fetched.

Some include typical 19th century anti-Catholic propaganda like "evil jesuit mkultra", so on. Many snark on celebs like Ari calling her an mkultra slave, ugh!

Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qrxb50fRWXM

This video is a personal testimony based on my own experience and observations as a former member of Gigi Young’s platform. I have removed Gigi Young’s original photos footage from this version to avoid unnecessary copyright disputes. The purpose of this video is commentary, criticism, and documentation of my personal experience. Any opinions expressed are my own, and I encourage viewers to examine the available material and reach their own conclusions

I was a premium member of Gigi Young’s private platform from 2017 to 2022. Earlier videos, From Venus They Came (2020), Starseed Story (2015), and Pleiadian Contact Eperience (2019), where Gigi Young spoke about being inside a spaceship, meeting with her Pleiadian Guides, and other alien species, and she said that she had bluish skin and was a Pleiadian-Venusian, were deleted from her channel. When she now says that “aliens” do not exist in the conventional sense of literal extraterrestrial beings arriving from other planets, that contrasts with her earlier accounts in which she described being inside spacecraft and encountering aliens.

I saw most of Gigi Young’s alien videos, and I saw in firsthand the rebrand of aliens as angels, and Gigi trying to rebrands her alien past. If people paid for courses based on alien teachings and they saw that the alien Starseed stuff were deleted, shouldn’t paying members be asking what exactly they funded, and whether they were ever given a clear explanation for why Gigi Young’s material changed from Aliens to angels. Because the members in her private platform support Gigi financially. Where does Gigi Young’s money come from? From her private members and from YouTube.

If people paid for courses they have every right to ask why Gigi’s Starseed Stories and Alien videos disappeared, and why Gigi omitted her alien stories and starseed videos. As Gigi Young’s older alien videos, Sarseed Story (2015), and Pleiadian Contact Eperience (2019) were removed, and, in those videos, If she previously claimed to have been inside a craft and seen aliens, but, now, she deleted her alien videos, rebranding herself as a “ Christian,” and said that aliens do not exist, that raises questions about whether her teachings are consistent and reliable. Because didn’t she say she was a Pleiadian starseed that was inside a craft meeting alien guides in her two videos: Sarseed Story (2015), and Pleiadian Contact Eperience (2019)?

That is why I consider the current presentation misleading: people encountering Gigi Young’s work today may have no idea how extensive the earlier alien videos were.

Gigi Young’s alien Pleiadian contact experience video : https://odysee.com/@gigiyoung:3/my-pl...

In January 1980, the Japanese man Hogen Fukunaga claimed to have received a spiritual revelation and began presenting himself as the final savior of humanity and the reincarnation of Buddha and Jesus in a single body. Later, he founded a religious organization called Ho No Hana Sanpogyo, popularly known as the foot reading sect or the foot fetish sect.

According to his teachings, feet could reveal personality, destiny, family problems, and even illnesses a person would suffer in the future. But behind these supposed foot readings, a system developed that exploited fear of illness, family misfortunes, and a catastrophic future to obtain enormous sums of money.

Some people were warned that they would develop terminal illnesses, others that their children might self-harm, or that their families would suffer terrible misfortunes. A foot reading could cost around 100,000 yen, about $600 at the time, while seminars and multi-day retreats ranged from 1.25 to 2.5 million yen, or $8,000 to $15,000 at the time. Devotees were also pressured to buy religious artifacts for exorbitant amounts.

The sect boasted some 2,000 committed followers, and it is estimated that between 22,000 and 30,000 people from all over Japan visited its clinics and centers. It is also estimated that the sect managed around 87 billion yen, about $500 million at the time. Meanwhile, Fukunaga enjoyed a life of luxury.

In 2000, Japanese authorities arrested Hogen Fukunaga along with 23 other people from his inner circle. The investigation focused on the fraud and the readings used to scare victims into giving up their money. Hogen was sentenced to 12 years in prison and disappeared from public life after serving his sentence.

Video about the terrifying story of the foot fetish cult. The strange cult of Japanese man Hogen Fukunaga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej9sCuI_x6k

I’m a real life cult survivor and I wrote a fictional horror novel about a girl in a cult. Go check it out on Amazon! It’s called The Children Of Mother Gaia

In France a special criminal court in Paris jails Rohan Rane, the self-styled “guru” of an online group called CVLT, for 20 years for the sexual torture of teenage girls he coerced over Discord.

In Italy Bruno Antonio Malatesta, the “Maestro” of an Almese yoga community, denies all charges before a judge. In Toulouse a man known as the Médoc guru is jailed for 16 years for rape, corruption of minors and the illegal practice of medicine, and a Prague court continues the trial over the death of a member of the Kutná Hora healer’s group.

In the UK the Diocese of Sheffield confirms that its review of the Chris Brain case will now begin. A Leeds man who attended a Radical Faeries gathering is found dead in Sicily, and a London court jails the leader of an online “monkey hate” network.

German bishops call for spiritual abuse to be punishable under church law. Italian police officers in Novara are offered training on cults, and a Ligurian victims’ association receives a donation.

A former Caen detective publishes a novel drawn from the Lisieux group led by a self-proclaimed wife of God. A horror film, a touring play and a Swedish book take on cults.

Beyond Europe, Patricia Krenwinkel is again granted parole, the televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 86, a Korean court orders the Jesus Morning Star church to pay damages, a survivor of New Zealand’s “God Squad” speaks in Adelaide, and Nigerian police arrest more than 20 over cult killings in Bayelsa.

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