Community of Christ
A progressive Christian denomination that evolved from the Latter Day Saint movement, with a strong focus on peace, justice, and community.
God Kuzya
A notorious cult leader known for extreme abuse and extravagant displays of wealth.
Bentinho Massaro
A controversial New Age leader whose teachings and community practices have sparked allegations of abuse and manipulation.
Lord RayEl
A self-proclaimed messiah leading a virtual congregation through online platforms.
Marcus Wesson
An incestuous patriarch who formed his own cult, intertwining bizarre religious beliefs with extreme abuse and control.
Church of the Hammer
A satirical anti-goth group that fooled the FBI into a two-year investigation.
Atlas Vampire
A chilling unsolved mystery from 1930s Stockholm, involving an unsolved murder linked to vampiric lore.
Superior Universal Lineage (Altamira Child Emasculations)
A Brazilian UFO cult notorious for the abduction and murder of young boys.
Synanon
A drug rehabilitation program that transformed into a violent cult.
Vampire Clan (Rod Ferrell)
A small group of self-proclaimed vampires whose activities culminated in a gruesome double murder in the 1990s.
Yogaville
A spiritual community in Virginia, surrounded by controversy and allegations against its founder.
Essenes
A monastic, ascetic Jewish sect from the Second Temple period, known for their meticulous religious observance and association with the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Temple of the Vampire
An international organization advocating vampirism as the next step in human evolution, promoting individualism and self-empowerment.
Staroizrail
A 19th-century Russian religious sect that emerged from a schism and viewed itself as the Chosen People.
Ruwan Prasanna Gunaratne
An individual at the center of a series of tragic events linked to his religious teachings and subsequent suspected suicides by poison.
Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS)
A polygamous sect that split from mainstream Mormonism, known for its secretive practices and controversial leadership.
Fellowship of Friends
A new religious movement known for its eclectic mix of spiritual teachings, controversial leadership, and luxurious lifestyle.
First Satanic Church
Revival of Anton LaVey's original Satanic Church, focusing on modern Satanism and individualism.
Yogmaya Neupane
A pioneering feminist and social reformer in Nepal who led a mass movement against social injustices and eventually committed a ritualistic mass suicide with her followers.
Word of Faith Movement
A controversial Christian movement advocating prosperity, health, and the power of positive confession.
WKFL (Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith and Love) Fountain of the World
A once-thriving religious group known for its communal living, humanitarian efforts, and a dramatic end in a suicide bombing.
White Brotherhood (Ukraine)
An apocalyptic cult from Ukraine, notorious for its dramatic end-of-the-world predictions and extreme practices.
Westcity Bible Baptist Church (Logan Robertson)
A controversial independent Baptist church in New Zealand, known for its extreme views and actions under the leadership of Pastor Logan Robertson.
Valesians
A 2nd-century Christian sect known for their extreme practice of self-castration.
Weigelians
A mystical 16th-century sect influenced by Valentin Weigel's philosophical and theological ideas.
Utopian Community of Modern Times
An experimental communal society aimed at achieving social equality and shared prosperity.
University Bible Fellowship
An international evangelical movement, originating in South Korea, with a focus on student evangelism and biblical discipleship.
Unitarian Church of Transylvania
A historic religious movement in Central Europe advocating for religious tolerance and Unitarian beliefs.
Unitarian Church in Ireland
A liberal Christian movement in Ireland emphasizing freedom of thought and rejection of the Trinity.
Unión Espiritista Cristiana de Filipinas, Inc.
The largest association of Christian spiritists in the Philippines, known for its unique blend of spirituality and mediumship.
Unicult
A digital-age spiritual movement led by Unicole Unicron, blending pop culture, spirituality, and social activism.
Unicorn Cove School of Metaphysics
A sanctuary for spiritual seekers to develop their metaphysical abilities through telepathic readings and other unique services.
Living Word Fellowship (The Walk)
A Christian movement that faced a major downfall due to leadership controversies and allegations of misconduct.
Peter Lucas Moses Jr.
A polygamist cult leader whose beliefs led to the brutal murders of a woman and a young boy.
UCADIA
An alternative movement aiming to revolutionize societal, legal, and financial structures.
The Last Reformation
A modern Christian movement focused on returning to the practices and beliefs of the early church as described in the Book of Acts.
Ayyavazhi
A South Indian monistic faith with a focus on spiritual enlightenment and societal reformation, based on the teachings of Ayya Vaikundar.
Twin Flames Universe
A controversial spiritual group promoting intense soulmate connections, marred by allegations of manipulation and identity exploitation.
Theosophical Society
An esoteric new religious movement blending Eastern and Western spiritual traditions to explore the divine wisdom underlying all religions.
The Awakened, A Fellowship in Christ
A Christian group formed around a portrait of Christ, intending to prepare for a new age as prophesied in the Bible.
The Assembly (George Geftakys)
A religious group with a vision of New Testament gathering, marred by leadership controversy and cultic dynamics.
THC Ministry
A religious organization advocating cannabis as a sacred sacrament and fundamental human right, blending ancient traditions and modern perspectives.
Temple Society
A Christian sect that migrated from Germany to establish utopian communities in Palestine during the 19th century.
Paradise (Park Soon-ja)
A mysterious case of mass death in South Korea, shrouded in allegations of fraud and religious deception.
Good News Mission
A controversial South Korean Christian-based movement known for its unique interpretation of salvation and global missionary work.
Zwijndrechtse Nieuwlichters
A Dutch Protestant sect of the early 19th century, known for its communal living, pacifism, and rejection of civil government.
Zionites (Germany)
An 18th-century religious sect, marked by apocalyptic visions and a departure from Christian morality.
Zionist Churches
A blend of Christianity and African traditions that emphasizes faith-healing, prophecy, and autonomy from mainstream denominations.
Atman Foundation
A controversial group linked to alleged mass suicide plans and extraterrestrial beliefs
Torsten W.
A medieval-themed cult leader whose obsession with control and manipulation led to a tragic crossbow murder-suicide pact.
The United Church Of The Ministers Of God (Gary Heidnik)
A religious organization turned cult, notoriously led by a criminal masquerading as a preacher.
Faizrakhmanist Movement
A secretive Muslim sect that believed their leader was a prophet and lived in a vast underground compound in Russia.
Guanyin Famen
A controversial spiritual movement combining Mahayana Buddhism with modern practices and facing significant legal challenges.
Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary
A controversial religious movement founded in Réunion, known for its leader's criminal activities and unconventional beliefs.
Skymont
A utopian commune in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley known for its harsh living conditions
Truth Fellowship (Simon Kadwell)
A small doomsday cult led by an enigmatic figure, shrouded in mystery and disappearance.
Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
An ultra-traditionalist Catholic group known for strict dogmatic positions and a controversial history with the Church.
Skoptsy
An 18th-century Russian sect that castrated themselves
Shincheonji Church of Jesus
A controversial Korean new religious movement, often labeled a cult, known for its unique interpretation of Christian doctrine.
Shiloh Youth Revival Centers
A 1970s American Christian movement attracting disaffected youth through communal living and spiritual commitment.
English Adamites
A radical English sect active during the 1640s, characterized by their controversial beliefs and practices, including Antinomianism.
Dulcinians
A Late Middle Ages religious sect known for challenging ecclesiastical hierarchy and advocating for an egalitarian society.
Destiny Church (New Zealand)
A controversial New Zealand church movement advocating strong patriarchal leadership and prosperity theology, led by Bishop Brian Tamaki.
David Meade
An American end-times conspiracy theorist and author known for his doomsday predictions based on biblical numerology.
Church of God and Saints in Christ
A unique religious movement, re-establishing ancient Judaic teachings and traditions, emphasizing the observance of the Sabbath and the Ten Commandments.
Church of God (Seventh Day)
A Sabbatarian Adventist denomination emphasizing the observance of Saturday Sabbath, the imminent Second Coming of Christ, and the authority of the Bible in Christian faith and practice.
Cult of the Holy Spirit
A Portuguese religious sub-culture rooted in Christian millenarian mysticism and Azorean Catholic identity.
Cult of Marcos
A religious group venerating the late Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos as a saint.
Crkva Bosanska
A distinct religious group in medieval Bosnia, often mislabeled as heretical but possessing a unique and autonomous Christian tradition.
Community of the Lady of All Nations
A controversial Marian sect excommunicated by the Vatican for its heretical teachings, including the belief in the reincarnation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Community Chapel and Bible Training Center
A Pentecostal church embroiled in controversy due to its unusual teachings on "spiritual connections" and demonology.
Colt Family
A notorious Australian clan embroiled in a disturbing case of intergenerational incest, neglect, and isolation.
Colarbasians
A heretical sect of the 2nd century, associated with the Gnostic Valentinianism and the mystique of the Greek alphabet.
City Harvest Church
A Pentecostal megachurch in Singapore embroiled in financial and leadership controversies.
General Assembly and Church of the First Born
A fundamental faith healing sect with a history rooted in the late 19th-century American religious landscape.
Church of God Preparing for the Kingdom of God
An apocalypticist splinter sect from the Worldwide Church of God, known for its end-time prophecies and controversies.
Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith
A nontrinitarian Christian movement with deep roots in the 19th-century Adventist milieu, known for its unique views on the devil and the nature of Christ.
Superior Universal Alignment
A UFO cult responsible for horrific child murders and led by a woman claiming extraterrestrial contact.
Spirit of Jesus Church
A rapidly growing Christian movement in Japan known for unique practices like vicarious baptism and opposition to traditional Japanese religiosity.
Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem
A contemporary organization inspired by the medieval Knights Templar, dedicated to Christian charitable works and upholding the ideals of chivalry.
Southcottians
A religious movement founded by Joanna Southcott, claiming prophetic visions and the anticipation of a divine birth.
Ephrata Cloister
A unique religious community from the 18th century known for its musical compositions, monastic lifestyle, and architectural significance.
Covenanters
A powerful 17th-century Scottish religious movement advocating for Presbyterianism and opposing royal and episcopal control.
Congregation of Universal Wisdom
A religious group combining chiropractic beliefs with an anti-vaccination stance.
Community of the Resurrection, Mirfield
An Anglican religious community for men, deeply engaged in prayer, worship, and ministry, with a broad impact within the Anglican Communion.
Church of Universal Triumph, Dominion of God, Inc.
A Pentecostal Holiness spiritual church led by the charismatic 'Prophet Jones', known for its lavish lifestyle and unique religious practices.
Church of God International
A nontrinitarian denomination with unique teachings on the Kingdom of God, law and grace, and the nature of mankind.
Church of God General Conference
A nontrinitarian Christian body with roots in 19th-century American revivalism, emphasizing biblical unitarianism and the literal kingdom of God on Earth.
Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)
A Protestant Christian fellowship fostering unity among believers, emphasizing holiness and a non-creedal approach to faith.
Sect of Nacozari
A religious group led by a Mexican woman convicted of multiple human sacrifices in devotion to Santa Muerte.
Roger Crab
A 17th-century English soldier, haberdasher, hermit, and herbal doctor known for his ascetic lifestyle, including Christian vegetarianism.
Rizalistas
A Filipino religious movement venerating José Rizal as a divine figure, blending elements of Catholicism with local spiritual beliefs.
Repent Amarillo
A controversial religious group known for its extreme tactics and targeting of various communities under the guise of spiritual warfare.
Palmarian Christian Church
An enigmatic religious movement with claims to be the legitimate successor of the Catholic Church, marked by its own popes and unique doctrines.
Order of the Black Ram
A Satanic organization active in Detroit during the 1980s, known for its mix of Nazism, racism, and neo-pagan elements.
Order of St Charbel (Little Pebble)
A controversial religious group, led by William Kamm, blending apocalyptic prophecies and Catholicism, active from the 1980s.
Ranters
A radical, anarchic quasi-religious movement of the English Civil War era, known for their antinomian beliefs and opposition to traditional religious and social norms.
Priscillianism
An early Christian sect founded in the 4th century, characterized by ascetic practices and dualistic beliefs, ultimately condemned as heretical.
PL Kyodan (Church of Perfect Liberty)
A Japanese new religious movement emphasizing individual expression and global peace through the philosophy that "Life is Art."
Overcomer Ministry (Brother Stair)
A controversial religious movement led by Brother Stair, known for its expansive shortwave radio outreach and apocalyptic predictions.