Tag: Netherlands

Order of the Transformants

Living according to the sacred scripture Dictum Dei, emphasizing free will, respect, and a communal way of life.

Drenthe Hermits

An online religious community led by a man who completely isolated and abused his children for almost a decade.

Lou de Palingboer

A charismatic Dutchman who claimed divinity, captivating followers and sparking media frenzy in the mid-20th century.

Zwijndrechtse Nieuwlichters

A Dutch Protestant sect of the early 19th century, known for its communal living, pacifism, and rejection of civil government.

Community of the Lady of All Nations

A controversial Marian sect excommunicated by the Vatican for its heretical teachings, including the belief in the reincarnation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Brethren of the Free Spirit

A mystical movement of the Middle Ages, advocating spiritual freedom and divine union beyond traditional religious constraints.

Labadists

A 17th-century Christian sect known for its communal living and rigorous piety.

Familists

A mystical and heretical group from the 16th century, advocating for spiritual perfection and inner enlightenment.

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.