Hermits of the Wissahickon
A mystical community awaiting the apocalypse in colonial America.
Heartland Christian Academy
A controversial Christian academy known for its strict discipline and legal battles over child welfare.
Harmony Society
A 19th-century Christian communal society known for its successful economic enterprises and commitment to celibacy.
Gugliemites
A 14th-century Italian religious movement following the mystical teachings of Guglielma of Milan, believed by followers to be the incarnation of the Holy Spirit.
Gruppo del Rosario
An Italian religious movement centered around the mystical and apocalyptic visions of its charismatic leader.
Hopedale Community
A pioneering experiment in Practical Christianity and utopian living, rooted in abolitionism, temperance, and gender equality.
Grindletonians
A 17th-century English religious group advocating for spiritual freedom and direct personal experience with God, often at odds with mainstream Puritanism.
Gregory Paul of Brzeziny
A pioneering figure in the Polish Reformation, advocating a radical nontrinitarian Christianity and early socialist ideas.
Grace Road Church
A controversial South Korean church entangled in allegations of abuse and deception, with a striking presence in Fiji.
Gortonists
A radical English religious sect of the 17th century that championed the inner light of the Holy Spirit over external religious and civil ordinances.
Goliards
Medieval renegades who wielded satire and song to critique ecclesiastical corruption and celebrate earthly pleasures.
Gloriavale Christian Community
A reclusive and tightly-knit Christian community in New Zealand, known for its communal living and conservative practices.
Global Church of God
A Christian church with a focus on prophetic teachings and a belief in the imminent return of Jesus Christ.
Gichtelians
A mystical Christian sect in the 17th century, emphasizing asceticism and the inner spiritual life.
General Butt Naked
A notorious Liberian warlord turned evangelist, known for his brutal past and dramatic conversion to Christianity.
Freedomites
A radical offshoot of the Doukhobors, known for nude protests, arson, and a vehement rejection of government control.
Free Church of Scotland
A Presbyterian denomination known for its commitment to the Reformed tradition and emphasis on ecclesiastical independence from the state.
Free Christians
A non-denominational Christian movement emphasizing individual freedom in worship and interpretation of the Bible.
Fraticelli
A radical Franciscan movement, known for their extreme poverty and opposition to the wealth of the Church.
Frankism
A controversial Jewish mystical movement that followed the messianic claims of Jacob Frank in the 18th century.
Franconia Mennonites
The oldest Mennonite body in America, known for their simple living, nonviolence, and strong community ties.
Followers of Christ
A Christian sect known for its avoidance of modern medical treatment, resulting in the preventable deaths of children.
Flagellants
A medieval movement characterized by public penance, extreme asceticism, and self-flagellation to atone for sins.
Fifth Monarchy Men
A radical Puritan sect of the 17th century, driven by the belief in a final, divine government on Earth.
Fifth Empire
A spiritual vision of a unified world under Portuguese cultural and mystic leadership.
Family Worship Center of Plaster Rock
A small, independent Christian congregation fostering Pentecostal worship and community engagement amid controversy.
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.
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.
John Colenso
A controversial bishop whose views on Biblical inerrancy and Zulu rights challenged Victorian England's religious and colonial norms.
Church of the Last Testament
A Siberian movement led by a former traffic policeman who claims to be Jesus reincarnated.
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.
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.
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.
Branch Davidians
An apocalyptic sect that faced a tragic end during a standoff with federal agents in Waco, Texas.
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.
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.
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.
Audianism
An early Christian sect known for its unique interpretation of God's anthropomorphism.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anchorites
Solitary figures in Christian asceticism, seeking closeness to God through extreme forms of isolation and self-denial.
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.
Aggressive Christianity Training Corps
A militant Christian fundamentalist movement with a controversial legacy of legal troubles and accusations of abuse.
Adamites
A Christian sect known for their radical nudity and rejection of marriage, echoing the purity of Adam and Eve before the Fall.