Familists
A mystical and heretical group from the 16th century, advocating for spiritual perfection and inner enlightenment.
Faithful Word Baptist Church (Steven L. Anderson)
A fiercely independent Baptist church known for its extreme views and vehement anti-LGBTQ stance.
Exclusive Brethren
A Christian sect known for their radical separation from the outside world and strict adherence to their own interpretation of the Bible.
Evangelical Missionary Church of Besançon
A Pentecostal community in France, known for its dynamic services and controversial history.
Evangelical Baptist Church of Korea
A major South Korean movement in which multiple members committed suicide in anticipation of a failed doomsday prediction.
Euchites
A mystical Christian sect that sought direct experience of God through unceasing prayer, bypassing traditional church sacraments.
Ebionites
One of the first sects of Christianity, which encouraged members to adhere strictly to Jewish law and rejected the divinity of Jesus.
Eastern Lightning
A controversial movement proclaiming the advent of a female Christ in China.
Doukhobors
A pacifist Christian sect known for radical protests and a distinctive culture developed from their separation from mainstream society.
Divine Truth
A spiritual movement led by a self-proclaimed reincarnation of Jesus, promoting a unique interpretation of divine love and emotional healing.
Chad and Lori Daybell
A Mormon author and clairvoyant associated with a series of mysterious deaths and apocalyptic beliefs.
Darkside Collective Ministry International
A blend of ancient pagan traditions and modern Satanist beliefs, embodying ritual magic and ethical Satanism.
Creciendo en Gracia (José Luis de Jesús)
A controversial religious movement led by a charismatic leader who claimed to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ and the Antichrist.
The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord
A radical Christian paramilitary organization, infamous for its apocalyptic beliefs and armed standoffs with law enforcement.
Corpsewood Manor
A haunting tale of a mysterious castle, occult practices, and a tragic end in rural Georgia
John Colenso
A controversial bishop whose views on Biblical inerrancy and Zulu rights challenged Victorian England's religious and colonial norms.
Church Universal and Triumphant
A New Age spiritual organization with a focus on prophecy, survivalism, and the teachings of the Ascended Masters.
Church of the Last Testament
A Siberian movement led by a former traffic policeman who claims to be Jesus reincarnated.
Church of Satan
A religious organization advocating for individualism, secularism, and egoism, founded by Anton LaVey.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)
One of the largest Christian denominations, known for its unique scriptures and missionary work.
Church of God with Signs Following
Appalachian churches known for their practice of handling snakes, drinking poison, and other extreme acts of faith.
Church of Eternal Life (Choi Tae-min and Choi Soon-sil)
A South Korean cult accused of gaining control of the South Korean government
Christian Science
A unique blend of spirituality and idealism, emphasizing healing through prayer and understanding the mental nature of disease.
Christian Identity
A movement combining Christian tenets with white supremacist and nationalist ideologies.
Christian Gospel Mission
A South Korean religious movement embroiled in global controversies and legal issues.
Christadelphians
A global Christian denomination known for its unique biblical interpretation and non-participation in politics and military service.
Harold Camping
An apocalyptic broadcaster who predicted the end times, captivating and alarming a global audience.
Camisards
A group of French Protestant resistance fighters known for their guerrilla tactics against Catholic persecution in the early 18th century.
Builders Of The Adytum
A mystical organization blending Kabbalistic, Rosicrucian, and Masonic elements to guide spiritual development.
Brotherhood of the New Life
A utopian spiritual community rooted in esoteric Christianity.
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star
A spiritual movement advocating for world peace, unity, and adherence to the Ten Commandments.
Brother Dean Saxton
A confrontational street preacher known for his extreme views on modesty and behavior.
Brook Farm
A transcendentalist community that sought to harmonize intellectual pursuits with agrarian life.
Branch Davidians
An apocalyptic sect that faced a tragic end during a standoff with federal agents in Waco, Texas.
Braco
A spiritual healer known for his silent gaze, believed to transmit divine energy and healing.
Bohemian Adamites
A radical Christian sect that practiced nudism and free love.
Bonosians
A heretical Christian sect of the 4th century, known for its unique views on the nature of Christ and the Holy Spirit.
Black Bear Ranch
An experimental commune born from the 60s counterculture, championing self-sufficiency, free love, and communal living in the wilderness of Northern California.
Bergholz Community
A controversial Amish offshoot known for its strict rules and involvement in a high-profile beard-cutting crime
Beguines
A Unique Medieval Lay Religious Movement for Women
Beghards
A medieval lay religious movement embodying poverty, care for the sick, and devotion without formal vows.
Batenburgers
A radical Anabaptist sect known for their violent tactics and apocalyptic beliefs during the Reformation.
Basilideans
A Gnostic Christian sect that revered the mystical Abraxas and sought spiritual enlightenment through esoteric knowledge.
Barnabites
A historic Catholic order inspired by St. Paul, dedicated to charity, education, and the spiritual life.
Barrowists
A Puritanical movement that challenged the Church of England's authority.
Barbeloites
An ancient Gnostic sect with unique cosmological beliefs, known for their reverence of the divine figure Barbelo.
Baptist Foundation of Arizona
A financial scandal masquerading as a religious foundation, resulting in one of the largest nonprofit bankruptcies in American history.
Jim Bakker
A televangelist who built a Christian-themed amusement park and was later embroiled in scandal and imprisonment.
Baháʼís Under the Provisions of the Covenant
An apocalyptic splinter Baháʼí group, advocating for a different line of succession in leadership.
Avatar Course (Harry Palmer)
A self-improvement program that blends spirituality with belief management, created by a former Scientologist.
Austin Canons
A religious order of canons regular in the Catholic Church, known for their pastoral care and commitment to the Rule of Saint Augustine.
Aurora Colony
A 19th-century utopia known for it's music, craftsmanship, and communal living.
Aum Shinrikyo
A Japanese doomsday cult responsible for the deadly 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack.
Audianism
An early Christian sect known for its unique interpretation of God's anthropomorphism.
Association for Research and Enlightenment
Edgar Cayce's organization promoting holistic health, personal spirituality, and the study of metaphysics.
Assemblies of Yahweh
A unique religious organization blending Jewish and Christian traditions, emphasizing the restoration of the original Hebrew name of God and adherence to Old Testament laws.
Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ
A Oneness Pentecostal denomination emphasizing apostolic doctrine, baptism in Jesus' name, and the experience of speaking in tongues.
Ashtar
An extraterrestrial being and the focus of a widespread New Age belief system known for its messages of cosmic spirituality and intergalactic communication.
Ashram Communities
A network of spiritual retreats offering communal living and focusing on personal development, meditation, and holistic practices.
Asaram Bapu
A controversial Indian spiritual leader embroiled in legal scandals and convicted of sexual assault.
Aryan Nations
A white supremacist group advocating for the establishment of an all-white homeland.
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.
Apostles of Infinite Love
A small yet fervent sect claiming to possess the true Catholic doctrine, led by a man who declared himself Pope.
Apollinarians
A 4th-century Christian sect, asserting a unique Christology that emphasized the divine nature of Jesus over his humanity.
Antioch International Movement of Churches
A global evangelical movement fostering church planting and missions with a Pentecostal Charismatic ethos.
Antimasons
A pivotal force in early American politics, opposing Freemasonry and pioneering third-party and anti-establishment movements.
Antidicomarianites
A 4th-century Christian sect rejecting the perpetual virginity of Mary, mother of Jesus.
Ant Hill Kids
A notorious cult marked by extreme physical abuse and psychological control
Anomoeanism
A radical 4th-century Christian sect that championed an extreme Arian belief in the dissimilarity between God the Father and Jesus Christ.
Anglo-Saxon Federation of America
A movement advocating the belief in the identity of Anglo-Saxons with the biblical "Lost Tribes of Israel".
Anchorites
Solitary figures in Christian asceticism, seeking closeness to God through extreme forms of isolation and self-denial.
Ananda Church of Self-Realization
A global spiritual movement inspired by the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, dedicated to living in joy through meditation, yoga, and community.
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.
Al-Arqam
A controversial Islamic movement that stirred national security concerns in Malaysia.
Ahmadiyya
A controversial Islamic movement founded on peaceful revivalism and a reinterpretation of jihad.
Agricultural People’s Front of Peru
A Peruvian political party with a unique blend of agrarian, nationalist, and theocratic ideologies rooted in a syncretic religious movement.
Aghori
A mystical Hindu sect known for their extreme rituals, including cannibalism and meditating on corpses, in pursuit of enlightenment.
Aggressive Christianity Training Corps
A militant Christian fundamentalist movement with a controversial legacy of legal troubles and accusations of abuse.
Aetherius Society
A spiritual organization known for its claims of extraterrestrial communication.
Aesthetic Realism
An educational and cultural philosophy exploring the aesthetic structure of reality and human relations.
Access Consciousness
A self-help organization offering tools and techniques for personal transformation, amidst criticism and controversy over its methods and beliefs.
