This is groups whose names start with “A”

Artemonians

An early Christian sect that diverged from mainstream teachings with its unique Christological views.

Art of Living Foundation

A global spiritual and humanitarian organization aiming for a stress-free, violence-free society through self-development programs.

Arnoldists

A medieval Christian sect challenging orthodoxy with its radical views on poverty and the Church’s corruption.

Army of God

A radical Christian organization known for its violent anti-abortion stance and acts of domestic terrorism.

Armstrongism

A controversial Christian movement, which emphasizes unique interpretations of end-time prophecies and Old Testament laws.

Arianism

One of the early Christian heresies, which denied the full divinity of Jesus Christ.

Archontics

A Gnostic sect with unique beliefs about the cosmos and salvation.

Apostolic Overcoming Holy Church of God

A Oneness Pentecostal movement known for its dynamic worship and strong community bonds.

Apostolic Faith Church

A Pentecostal denomination with a strong emphasis on holiness, divine healing, and the imminent return of Jesus Christ.

Apostolic Brethren

A medieval heretical Christian movement, challenging the wealth and practices of the Catholic Church with radical egalitarian views.

Agni Yoga

A spiritual movement blending Theosophy, mysticism, and esoteric teachings centered on cosmic evolution and inner transformation. Agni Yoga,

Adonism

A secretive early 20th-century occult movement that combined sexuality, mysticism, and anti-Christian ideology.

A∴A∴ (Astrum Argentum)

A controversial occult order founded by Aleister Crowley, combining mysticism, ritual, and radical individualism Table of Contents What

New Jerusalem (Eliud Simiyu)

A Kenyan man who claims to be the second coming of Jesus Christ, whose mud-walled compound a small

Armenian Neopaganism (Hetanism)

A reconstructionist pagan movement rooted in ethnic nationalism, whose spiritual founder collaborated with Nazi Germany. Armenian Neopaganism, known

The Healing Church INRI

A tiny Rhode Island Catholic apostolate that argues cannabis is the holy anointing oil of the Bible, and

Church of The End Times

A small-town church that targeted damaged young women through exorcisms, sexual manipulation, and financial exploitation. The Church of

Lamb of God (Baltimore, Maryland)

A secretive Christian commune in Baltimore, marked by allegations of abuse and strict authoritarian control.

Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Church

A Christian-based spiritual movement blending biblical teachings with mysticism and African American religious traditions.

Ionia (Alaska)

A secluded intentional community focused on macrobiotic living and alternative education.