Church at Kaweah
A white supremacist church with extremist ties.
Church at Wells
A fundamentalist church accused of cult-like behavior, including drugging and indoctrinating potential converts
Christ Embassy
A global ministry with a vision for world evangelization and strong emphasis on miracle services.
Canons Regular
A religious order characterized by communal living and adherence to the Rule of St. Augustine.
Caodaism
A Vietnamese religion combining elements of Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism
Carpocratians
An early Christian sect that believed they must indulge in every sinful act in order to liberate themselves from the cycle of rebirth
Cathars
A medieval Christian dualist movement known for its ascetic practices and opposition to the institutional church.
Centrepoint
A self-empowerment spiritual commune that faced scandals regarding sexual abuse and drug manufacturing
Chalcedon Foundation
An organization seeking to institute Old Testament laws to all aspects of society
Chapel of Russia’s Resurrection
A movement that believes Vladimir Putin is the reincarnation of Paul the Apostle, preparing Russia for the second coming of Christ
Christian Family Fellowship
An offshoot of the Way International, criticized for their heterodox theology
Children of Peace (David Wilson)
A 19th-century Canadian group, known for their music and distinctive architecture.
Church of the First Born of the Lamb of God
Violent religious group founded by Ervil LeBaron, responsible for dozens of deaths
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
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.
Camisards
A group of French Protestant resistance fighters known for their guerrilla tactics against Catholic persecution in the early 18th century.