Odinism
An ancient belief system revived as a racial creed.
Aravindan Balakrishnan
A Maoist cult leader's descent into tyranny and abuse under the guise of revolutionary socialism.
Mooji
A charismatic spiritual teacher embroiled in controversy and allegations of cult-like behavior.
Order of Nine Angles
A dark fusion of satanism, neo-Nazism, and occultism striving for societal collapse through radicalized violence.
Society of the Inner Light
A cornerstone of British esoteric tradition, blending mystical practices with magical teachings under the guidance of Dion Fortune.
House of Judah
A tragic tale of faith gone awry, marked by severe discipline and a quest for purity.
Neo-Celtic Christianity
A revitalization of ancient Christian practices believed to originate from the Celtic tradition.
Bethel Church, Mansfield Woodhouse
A religious community that aimed for the heavens but faced earthly woes in a failed musical venture.
New Forest Coven
A foundational group in modern Wicca, steeped in mystery and alleged wartime magical endeavors.
Agapemonites
A Victorian era sect with scandalous rituals and a belief in the imminent Second Coming.
Ravidassia
A distinct faith that emerged from the teachings of Guru Ravidas, emphasizing equality and social justice.
Tinker Tailor (Christian sect)
A fringe Christian group in Sydney known for sinless perfectionism and controversial practices.
Puritans
A religious reform movement in the 16th and 17th centuries that aimed to "purify" the Church of England of Roman Catholic practices.
English Adamites
A radical English sect active during the 1640s, characterized by their controversial beliefs and practices, including Antinomianism.
Southcottians
A religious movement founded by Joanna Southcott, claiming prophetic visions and the anticipation of a divine birth.
Community of the Resurrection, Mirfield
An Anglican religious community for men, deeply engaged in prayer, worship, and ministry, with a broad impact within the Anglican Communion.
Roger Crab
A 17th-century English soldier, haberdasher, hermit, and herbal doctor known for his ascetic lifestyle, including Christian vegetarianism.
Ranters
A radical, anarchic quasi-religious movement of the English Civil War era, known for their antinomian beliefs and opposition to traditional religious and social norms.
Theaurau John Tany
A 17th-century mystical figure known for his apocalyptic prophecies and eccentric behavior.
Shakers
One of America's most successful utopian movements, known for their celibacy, communal living, and distinctive craftsmanship.
Quakers
A Christian denomination known for its silent worship, pacifism, and social activism.
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.
Orange Order
A Protestant fraternal organization famous for its colorful marches and strong commitment to the British Crown and Protestant faith.
Non-subscribing Presbyterian Church of Ireland
A distinct Christian denomination emphasizing freedom of individual conscience in matters of faith and doctrine.
Muggletonians
A small, esoteric 17th-century Christian sect that promoted free thinking over superstition
Jews of York
A medieval Jewish community that committed mass suicide to avoid anti-Semitic violence.
Jesus Army
A radical Christian movement known for its communal living, outreach to the marginalized, and a troubling legacy of abuse allegations.
Free Christians
A non-denominational Christian movement emphasizing individual freedom in worship and interpretation of the Bible.
John Colenso
A controversial bishop whose views on Biblical inerrancy and Zulu rights challenged Victorian England's religious and colonial norms.
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.
Aetherius Society
A spiritual organization known for its claims of extraterrestrial communication.