This is groups whose names start with “A”
Anabaptists
Pioneers of adult baptism and religious freedom in the 16th century, advocating separation of church and state and pacifism.
Amyraldism
A nuanced interpretation of Calvinism that posits Christ’s atonement as universally intended, conditional upon faith.
Amish
A traditional Christian community known for its simple living, plain dress, and resistance to modern technology.
American Vision
An influential Christian Reconstructionist organization advocating for the application of Biblical law in all areas of life.
Amana Colonies
A historic communal society founded on faith and shared resources, now a beacon of heritage and craftsmanship.
Alumbrados
A mystical Christian movement in 16th-century Spain, known for their emphasis on inner enlightenment and direct experience of God, which led to clashes with the Inquisition.
Alogi
An ancient Christian group known for rejecting the Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation, emphasizing a rational interpretation of Christianity.
Albigenses
A medieval Christian movement in southern France, known for its dualist beliefs and tragic end during the Albigensian Crusade.
Alamo Christian Foundation
A controversial Christian group known for its fervent evangelism, legal troubles, and the eventual imprisonment of its leader.
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.