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.
Bible Way Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ
A Pentecostal denomination emphasizing apostolic doctrine and a holistic approach to Christian living.
Brisbane Christian Fellowship
A controversial Australian church accused of cult-like practices
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 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.
Swedenborgianism
A Christian theological movement emphasizing spiritual rebirth and the inner meaning of the Scriptures, based on the visions of Emanuel Swedenborg.
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.
Shakers
One of America's most successful utopian movements, known for their celibacy, communal living, and distinctive craftsmanship.
Julie Rowe
A Mormon clairvoyant associated with Chad Daybell.
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.
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.
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.
Philadelphian Society
An early English dissenter group merging mysticism with Christian universalism.
Peculiar People
A Christian denomination known for their Biblical literalism and rejection of medical treatment.
Order of the Cross
A Christian mystical organization emphasizing vegetarianism, nonviolence, and the esoteric interpretation of the Bible.
Opus Dei
A personal prelature within the Catholic Church, known for its emphasis on the universal call to holiness and practice of self-harm.
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.
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.
Nicolaism
A heretical Christian movement in early Christianity, allegedly based on the teachings of Nicolas, one of the first deacons.
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.
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.
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.
Montanists
An early Christian movement advocating a rigorous, prophetic form of Christianity.
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.
Marcionism
An early Christian theological movement that promoted a dualistic worldview and a distinct interpretation of Christianity.
Maranatha Campus Ministries
A once-influential Christian organization focused on evangelism in colleges, known for its intense discipleship and controversial practices.
Manmin Central Church
A prominent Korean Christian megachurch known for its charismatic leadership and miraculous healing claims.
Lumpa Church
A religious movement in Zambia known for its intense opposition to colonial rule and the rejection of traditional practices.
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.
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.
Koreshanity
A unique blend of pseudoscience and utopian communal living, founded on the belief of a concave Earth.
Koinonia Partners
A pioneering interracial Christian community advocating peace, equality, and simple living.
The Knights Templar
A medieval order of knights famed for their role in the Crusades and their complex financial networks.
Kingdom Identity Ministries
A Christian Identity church advocating white supremacy and anti-Semitic beliefs.
Kimbanguism
A central African religious movement preaching liberation and unity.
Khlysts
A Russian religious sect with mystical rituals and extreme ascetic practices.
Kartanoism
A Finnish Christian sect known for its ascetic lifestyle and apocalyptic beliefs
Jumper (Maximist) Molakans
A radical offshoot of Russian Spiritual Christians known for ecstatic worship practices and fervent apocalyptic beliefs.
Joachimites
A medieval millenarian movement predicting a new age of the Holy Spirit
Jesus People USA (JPUSA)
A Christian communal movement known for its urban ministry and commitment to social justice.
Jesus Christians
A radical Christian group known for their extreme altruism and controversial actions, including donating kidneys to strangers.
Jesus Army
A radical Christian movement known for its communal living, outreach to the marginalized, and a troubling legacy of abuse allegations.
Jehovah’s Witnesses
A global Christian denomination known for its door-to-door evangelism and unique interpretations of the Bible.
Israelites (Enoch Mgijima)
A spiritual movement met with a tragic end in the pursuit of divine prophecy in South Africa.
Israelite Church of God in Jesus Christ
A religious organization asserting the African American and Latino communities as the true descendants of the Biblical Israelites.
Israel United in Christ
A Bible-based movement aiming to reunite the "Lost Sheep of the House of Israel" from among Blacks, Hispanics, and Native American Indians.
International Peace Mission Movement
A movement led by the charismatic Father Divine, advocating racial equality and communal living.
International House of Prayer
A charismatic evangelical movement with a focus on 24/7 prayer, worship, and missions, enveloped in controversy.
International Community of Christ, Church of the Second Advent
An esoteric Christian denomination blending cosmic spirituality with traditional beliefs, emphasizing solar energy's divine significance.
Intercontinental Church of God
A church advocating a return to the original Christian doctrines and observing the Hebrew Holy Days.
Inochentism
A millennialist and Charismatic Christian sect that diverged from mainstream Eastern Orthodoxy in the early 20th century.
Igreja Renascer em Cristo
A Brazilian church known for its contemporary worship style and influence in media and politics.
Iglesia ni Cristo
A non-trinitarian Christian church that claims exclusive restoration of the original Church of Christ.
Hutaree
A militant group preparing for an apocalyptic battle with the forces of the Antichrist.
Humilati
A medieval monastic movement embracing humility, labor, and strict adherence to Benedictine principles.
House of David
A charismatic community known for its unique blend of religion, sportsmanship, and entertainment.
Holy Spirit Movement
A spiritual rebellion and military effort led by a Ugandan prophetess aiming for national purification.
House of Yahweh
A controversial sect with apocalyptic prophecies and a strict adherence to Old Testament laws.