The Faithful Remnant
A secluded religious group asserting to be the real Catholic Church under the leadership of a self-proclaimed Last Pope
A True Church (Darwin Fish)
A highly exclusive religious group that denounces mainstream Christianity as apostate.
TruthBearer.org
A controversial online platform advocating for Christian polygamy.
Benedictines
An enduring monastic tradition fostering spirituality through prayer, work, and communal living.
Bernhard Rothmann
A theological revolutionary at the heart of the Münster Anabaptist Rebellion.
Bethesda Home for Girls
A controversial institution with a history of legal issues and allegations of abuse.
Bezpopovtsy
A significant sect within Russian Old Believers, known for their rejection of ordained clergy and traditional ecclesiastical hierarchy.
Bible Holiness Church
A vibrant community dedicated to holiness, evangelization, and the empowerment of its members.
Bikram Yoga
A controversial yoga style combining rigorous poses with intense heat
Bible Way Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ
A Pentecostal denomination emphasizing apostolic doctrine and a holistic approach to Christian living.
Blackburn Cult (Divine Order of the Royal Arms of the Great Eleven)
A mysterious 1920s cult led by a mother-daughter duo with apocalyptic prophecies and bizarre rituals.
Brisbane Christian Fellowship
A controversial Australian church accused of cult-like practices
Borborites
An early Christian sect that reportedly ate semen and menstrual fluids during the eucharist
Church of the First Born of the Lamb of God
Violent religious group founded by Ervil LeBaron, responsible for dozens of deaths
Brethren of the Free Spirit
A mystical movement of the Middle Ages, advocating spiritual freedom and divine union beyond traditional religious constraints.
Amalricians
A medieval Christian sect associated with pantheism and radical free thought.
Worldwide Church of God
A religious movement originally known for its unique doctrines and observance of Old Testament practices, undergoing significant theological shifts post-1995.
The Way International
A non-traditional Christian movement known for its unique interpretation of the Bible and emphasis on biblical research and teaching.
Westboro Baptist Church
A controversial religious group known for its extreme views and inflammatory public demonstrations.
Waldensians
A pre-Reformation Christian movement advocating simplicity, poverty, and adherence to the Bible.
Valentinianism
A Gnostic Christian movement, characterized by its intricate theology and cosmology, founded by Valentinus in the 2nd century.
Unification Church (Moonies)
A controversial religious movement known for mass weddings and a unique worldview blending Christianity, Eastern spirituality, and anti-communist fervor.
Universal Medicine
A controversial health and healing organization blending esoteric philosophy with alternative wellness practices.
Universal Church of the Kingdom of God
A global Pentecostal Christian denomination known for its prosperity theology and expansive media presence.
União do Vegetal
A Brazilian religious group combining Christian beliefs with South American shamanistic practices, known for its sacramental use of ayahuasca.
Ukrainian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church
A religious movement blending Orthodox and Catholic traditions, primarily among Ukrainian emigrants.
Two by Twos
A discreet Christian movement known for its itinerant preachers and simple, unadorned worship style.
Twelve Tribes Communities
A network of religious communities advocating for a return to early Christian values and communal living.
True Jesus Church
A unique Christian denomination emphasizing baptism, speaking in tongues, and Sabbath observance.
Theaurau John Tany
A 17th-century mystical figure known for his apocalyptic prophecies and eccentric behavior.
Teal Swan
A contemporary spiritual leader known for her teachings about self-awareness, emotional healing, and spirituality.
Swedenborgianism
A Christian theological movement emphasizing spiritual rebirth and the inner meaning of the Scriptures, based on the visions of Emanuel Swedenborg.
Subbotniks
A Russian religious group known for adopting Jewish practices and facing persecution for their beliefs.
John Murray Spear
A 19th-century spiritualist who tried to create a robotic god to bring about a utopia.
Source Family (Father Yod)
A 1970s spiritual group combining mysticism, rock music, and communal living, led by a charismatic figure.
Socinianism
A Christian movement challenging traditional doctrines with a focus on reason and the Bible's humanistic aspects.
Society of Universal Friends (Universal Public Friend)
An 18th-century religious movement led by a charismatic figure advocating for genderless spiritual identity.
Sicarii
A Jewish extremist group known for their stealthy assassinations during the Roman occupation of Judea.
Shakers
One of America's most successful utopian movements, known for their celibacy, communal living, and distinctive craftsmanship.
Sethians
An ancient Gnostic sect with mystical beliefs centered around the figure of Seth, Adam's third son in Judeo-Christian tradition.
Scientology
A modern religion known for its unique cosmology, celebrity followers, and complex legal history.
Sahaja Yoga
A spiritual movement emphasizing meditation and self-realization.
Julie Rowe
A Mormon clairvoyant associated with Chad Daybell.
Rosicrucianism
A mystical and secretive philosophical order blending elements of esoteric Christianity, alchemy, and metaphysical concepts.
The River Church
A Pentecostal Christian movement known for its charismatic worship and emphasis on the Holy Spirit's gifts.
Rastafarianism
A religious and political movement from Jamaica blending Christianity, pan-Africanism, and mysticism.
Ramtha’s School of Enlightenment
A spiritual center focused on ancient wisdom and quantum physics for personal and global transformation.
Rajneesh Movement
A spiritual sect characterized by its utopian community and a notorious bioterrorism attack in the U.S.
Raëlism
A UFO religion that believes in extraterrestrial origins of human life, promoting a future of harmony and advanced technology.
Quiverfull Movement
A Christian movement advocating for large families and promoting traditional gender roles.
Quakers
A Christian denomination known for its silent worship, pacifism, and social activism.
Polish Brethren
A pioneering nontrinitarian movement advocating for religious tolerance and pacifism during Poland's Golden Age.
Pulahan
A Filipino movement that conducted fierce resistance against American colonial forces in the early 20th century.
Positive Christianity
A religious movement in Nazi Germany that attempted to align Christianity with Nazi ideology
Photinus
A 4th-century Christian theologian known for his controversial teachings Christological views, which led to the Photinian controversy.
Phineas Priesthood
A radical and violent ideology based on a belief in racial purity and individual acts of anti-government and anti-multicultural violence.
Philadelphian Society
An early English dissenter group merging mysticism with Christian universalism.
People’s Temple (Jonestown)
A religious movement that ended in one of the largest mass suicides in history, led by charismatic leader Jim Jones.
Peculiar People
A Christian denomination known for their Biblical literalism and rejection of medical treatment.
Pana Wave
A Japanese religious group known for its distinctive white garments and apocalyptic beliefs.
Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O)
A secretive organization known for its complex rituals and ties to Thelema, a religious philosophy propagated by Aleister Crowley.
Order of the Solar Temple
An enigmatic group blending esoteric Christianity, New Age philosophy, and apocalyptic prophecy.
Order of the Cross
A Christian mystical organization emphasizing vegetarianism, nonviolence, and the esoteric interpretation of the Bible.
Orange Order
A Protestant fraternal organization famous for its colorful marches and strong commitment to the British Crown and Protestant faith.
Opus Dei
A personal prelature within the Catholic Church, known for its emphasis on the universal call to holiness and practice of self-harm.
Oom Yung Doe
A martial arts school known for its unique blend of eight martial arts disciplines.
OneTaste
A controversial wellness community known for its practice of 'orgasmic meditation.'
Oneness Pentecostalism
A distinctive Christian movement rejecting the Trinity in favor of a unified God manifesting in different modes.
Oneida Community
A 19th-century utopian community known for its radical practices, including complex marriage and communal child-rearing.
Old Believers
A schismatic group preserving ancient Russian Orthodox rituals and opposing church reforms.
NXIVM
A self-improvement organization for the elite masking sexual exploitation and control.
Nuwaubian Nation
A religious movement combining Black nationalism, Egyptology, and UFO theories
Novatianism
An early Christian sect advocating purity and refusing forgiveness to those who lapsed in faith.
Non-subscribing Presbyterian Church of Ireland
A distinct Christian denomination emphasizing freedom of individual conscience in matters of faith and doctrine.
Nimbin, New South Wales
An Australian haven for alternative lifestyles, social activism, and cannabis culture.
Nicolaism
A heretical Christian movement in early Christianity, allegedly based on the teachings of Nicolas, one of the first deacons.
Nibiru Cataclysm
A popular doomsday prediction based on the supposed approach of a mysterious planet, Nibiru, towards Earth.
New Testament Church
A controversial Christian denomination with utopian community aspirations, deemed heterodox by the Chinese government.
New Monasticism
A modern Christian movement emphasizing communal living, social justice, and spiritual disciplines inspired by early monastic traditions.
New Independent Fundamentalist Baptists
A controversial Christian movement known for its extreme beliefs and aggressive preaching style.
Nazarenes (1st Century)
An early bridge between Judaism and Christianity, embodying the Jewish roots of Christian belief.
Native American Church
A syncretic blend of Native American spiritual traditions and Christianity, centered on the sacramental use of peyote.
Nation of Yahweh
A radical Black Hebrew Israelite group known for its controversial teachings and criminal activities.
Naassenes
An early Gnostic sect known centered around the idea of an androgynous Adam
Mungiki
A Kenyan sect notorious for its violent practices and political influence.
Muggletonians
A small, esoteric 17th-century Christian sect that promoted free thinking over superstition
Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God
A Ugandan religious movement infamous for a tragic mass tragedy in 2000, rooted in apocalyptic beliefs and strict adherence to the Ten Commandments.
MOVE
A black liberation group that advocated a return to a hunter-gatherer society, but members were bombed by Philadelphia police.
The Most Holy Family Monastery
A traditionalist Catholic religious community, known for its adherence to pre-Vatican II practices and its rejection of modernist interpretations.
Moorish Science Temple of America
An organization advocating for the upliftment of African Americans through a blend of Islamic, Christian, and Moorish beliefs.
Montanists
An early Christian movement advocating a rigorous, prophetic form of Christianity.
Montana Freemen
A radical anti-government group known for their armed standoff with federal authorities.
Moloch
An ancient deity associated with child sacrifice, often invoked in biblical texts as a symbol of idolatrous and abhorrent practices.
Molokans
A spiritual Christian sect originating in Russia, known for their pacifism, communal living, and distinctive ritual practices.
Mita Congregation
A unique Christian-based religious group originating in Puerto Rico, known for its communal living and the leadership of Mita.
Millerites
A 19th-century movement characterized by its fervent anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ.
Methernitha
A unique Christian community with a purported free-energy device.
Melchiorites
A 16th-century Anabaptist movement known for its apocalyptic views and role in the Münster Rebellion.
Martinism
An esoteric Christian movement blending mysticism, philosophy, and Christian theology, seeking deeper spiritual truths.
Mars Hill Church (Mark Driscoll)
A dynamic and controversial evangelical megachurch, known for its rapid growth and the controversial leadership of Mark Driscoll.