Lighthouse
A life coaching organization embroiled in controversy and labeled a cult by critics.
Lyman Family
A community fervently centered around the mystical and authoritarian leadership of Mel Lyman, diverging sharply from the hippie movement of its time.
Eugene Landy
A controversial figure in psychology, remembered for his radical treatment methods and significant influence over the life and career of Beach Boys' Brian Wilson.
Liminal Order
A private men-only community aimed at fostering masculinity, wealth, and network-building.
Liminal Works
A transformative journey through faith and identity, fostering spiritual growth and freedom.
Jared Leto
A captivating blend of music and mystique, where devotion meets spectacle on an island retreat.
Latter Day Church of Christ (Kingston Clan)
A polygamous sect intertwined with controversy, promoting unity through strict obedience and facing accusations of incest and financial fraud.
Law of One
A spiritual philosophy detailing universal truths channeled from a higher consciousness.
Kalana Limkin
A convergence of neo-Nazi ideology and child exploitation.
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Landmark Worldwide
A global leader in personal and professional transformation through its innovative courses and seminars.
Lifespring
A transformative journey into personal growth or a controversial path to psychological turmoil?
Living Enrichment Center
A New Thought spiritual community entangled in financial controversy, leading to its dissolution.
Frederick Lenz
An American spiritual leader who blended Eastern mysticism with Western technology, leaving a controversial legacy.
Holy Hubert Lindsey
A fiery Southern Baptist preacher who ignited Berkeley's counterculture with his unconventional ministry.
Local Churches (Watchman Nee)
An international Evangelical Christian group advocating for the unity of believers in each city through one local church.
Love Has Won
A UFO cult that preserved the leader's lifeless boy in hope of a resurrection
Lord RayEl
A self-proclaimed messiah leading a virtual congregation through online platforms.
Living Word Fellowship (The Walk)
A Christian movement that faced a major downfall due to leadership controversies and allegations of misconduct.
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.
Little Pebble Dohsyuku-kai
A cult in which the "celibate" leader performs sexual acts with a follower as a sacred ritual
LaPorte Church of Christ
A congregation in Texas and Colorado, known for its strong adherence to scriptural teachings and for its controversial past leadership.
Lykov Family
A reclusive Russian family who lived in complete isolation in the Siberian wilderness for over four decades.
Lumpa Church
A religious movement in Zambia known for its intense opposition to colonial rule and the rejection of traditional practices.
Love Family
A controversial communal living group known for its unorthodox lifestyle and spiritual practices, established in the Pacific Northwest.
Lord’s Resistance Army (Joseph Kony)
A notorious rebel group, led by the elusive Joseph Kony, known for their brutal tactics and use of child soldiers
Lord Our Righteousness Church
A controversial New Mexico-based sect with a leader convicted of sexual misconduct.
Living Church of God
A Christian denomination emphasizing the original teachings of Jesus Christ and the observance of Old Testament laws.
Livets Ord
A charismatic megachurch based in Sweden teaching prosperity theology.
Legio Maria
A unique African Christian movement that believes their founder is the resurrected son of God
Laymen’s Home Missionary Movement
A Christian movement focused on the study and dissemination of biblical prophecies and teachings, distinct from mainstream denominational beliefs.
LaVeyan Satanism
An atheistic movement emphasizing individualism, self-indulgence, and skepticism, founded in the 1960s.
Lafayette Morehouse
A free-love commune that focuses on sexual experimentation and pleasurable lifestyles.
Laestadianism
A Lutheran revival movement advocating a return to the original values of Christianity, known for its traditionalism and strong community ties.
Labadists
A 17th-century Christian sect known for its communal living and rigorous piety.
La Nueva Jerusalén
A controversial religious community in Mexico, known for its strict religious practices and isolation from the outside world.
La Luz del Mundo
A nontrinitarian Christian denomination embroiled in controversy and legal challenges.