Pisgah Home Movement
A pioneering Pentecostal social service endeavor in early 20th century Los Angeles, merging faith healing with charitable works.
Remnant Fellowship (Gwen Shamblin)
A controversial Christian movement founded by a diet guru, linking weight loss with spiritual growth.
Champions for Christ
An evangelical organization intertwining faith and athletics to guide athletes towards a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Challenge Day
A transformative and controversial workshop program aiming to foster empathy and connection among students.
Caritas of Birmingham
A controversial Marian devotion center accused of cult-like practices and financial exploitation.
Cambridge Psychotherapy Institute
A controversial psychotherapy institute led by Peter Gill, known for its unconventional methods and teachings on atheism.
Call of the Shofar
A controversial spiritual development program entangled in debates over cult-like practices.
Built Anew Ministries
A virtual sanctuary fostering spiritual, mental, and physical well-being through diverse ministries.
Brownsville Revival
A transformative Christian revival that reshaped Pentecostalism and sparked global interest.
Home in Zion Ministries (Carol Balizet)
A radical shift from conventional medical practices to faith-based home births.
Parsee Ministry Team (Feroze Golwalla)
A shadowy figure exploiting faith and trust for control and abuse.
Beta Dominion Xenophilia
A space alien cult entangled in criminal activities under the guise of extraterrestrial communication.
Aryan Brotherhood
A notorious amalgam of white supremacy and organized crime, flourishing within and beyond prison walls.
Apostolic Formation Center for Christian Renew-All
A controversial movement rooted in Catholicism, marked by claims of divine revelations and a tumultuous history.
Alive & Well AIDS Alternatives
A controversial organization challenging mainstream HIV/AIDS medical consensus.
Alcor Life Extension Foundation
Pioneering the frontier of cryopreservation in the quest for future revival.
Your Black Muslim Bakery
A complex legacy of empowerment and criminality, marked by scandal and violence.
New Mathura Vrindaban
A spiritual oasis with a golden palace, marred by scandal but seeking redemption.
Church of Life in Christ (McKeesport, PA)
A controversial congregation facing allegations of cult-like control and abuse.
Zendik Farm
An intentional community that oscillated between revolutionary ideals and cult-like dynamics.
Institute in Basic Life Principles (Bill Gothard)
A controversial ministry promoting ultra-conservative Christian teachings under the guise of fundamentalist principles.
Family Foundation School
A therapeutic boarding school embroiled in controversy and allegations of abuse.
T. M. Landry
A Louisiana school embroiled in scandal over alleged abuse and college admissions fraud.
Lifespring
A transformative journey into personal growth or a controversial path to psychological turmoil?
Church of God and Saints of Christ
A unique blend of Judaic and Christian traditions, emphasizing the Hebrew roots of the Christian faith.
Christian Tabernacle
A multifaceted church community dedicated to spiritual growth, community outreach, and the holistic well-being of its members.
Gospel Assembly Churches
A non-denominational, Pentecostal fellowship with a mission of restoration and unity in Christianity.
Unity Church
A spiritual movement blending metaphysical teachings with traditional Christian elements.
Friends of Man
A unique Christian denomination birthed from the Swiss Watch Tower Society, embracing millennialism, restorationism, and a vision of a philanthropic assembly.
Rebekah Home for Girls
A controversial Christian boarding school with a history of abuse allegations.
Shepherding Movement
A controversial Christian leadership approach that emphasized submission and authority within the church.
The Church of God (Jerusalem Acres)
A unique blend of Pentecostal holiness with a New Testament Jewish identity.
Joel’s Horsemen
A Christian motorcycle group established for spreading the gospel, fulfilling biblical prophecies, and showcasing the power of faith on wheels.
Shepherd’s Rod
An American offshoot of the Seventh-day Adventist Church advocating for doctrinal reform and prophetic interpretation.
Jews for Jesus
A movement intertwining Jewish heritage with Christian faith, centered on Jesus as the Messiah.
Universalist Church of America
A pioneering Christian denomination advocating universal salvation and social justice.
Christian Universalist Association
A spiritual fellowship advocating for the universal reconciliation of all souls through Christ.
11th Hour Remnant Messenger
A defunct antisemitic Christian Identity movement with a mission rooted in white supremacy.
Summum
A modern spiritual organization blending ancient Egyptian practices with contemporary mummification.
Shiloh True Light Church of Christ
A non-denominational community with a deep commitment to biblical teachings and home education.
David Bawden
A self-declared pope striving for the restoration of traditional Catholicism from a Kansas farmhouse.
Lucian Pulvermacher
A Capuchin priest turned antipope, leading a small group to elect him as Pope Pius XIII.
Living Enrichment Center
A New Thought spiritual community entangled in financial controversy, leading to its dissolution.
Fellowship of Reason
A quest for a reality-based moral community in the modern world.
Endtime Ministries
A Pentecostal Christian organization offering eschatological insights and biblical prophecy interpretations.
Church of Divine Science
A pioneering New Thought movement emphasizing the omnipresence of God and the power of positive thinking.
Beachy Amish
A modern Anabaptist group bridging traditional values with contemporary life.
Advent Christian Church
An Adventist community prioritizing the imminent Second Coming of Christ and advocating for the conditional immortality of the soul.
Universal Life Church
Empowering millions globally with ordination and a staunch advocate for religious freedom.
Understanding Principles for Better Living Church
A spiritual sanctuary promoting higher thought and living through New Thought Christian principles.
Schwenkfelder Church
A spiritual legacy rooted in the quest for religious freedom and personal communion with God.
Foundation for A Course in Miracles
A beacon for spiritual transformation through forgiveness and the teachings of Jesus.
Endeavor Academy
A spiritual enclave dedicated to enlightenment through "A Course in Miracles."
Christian Coalition of America
A cornerstone of conservative Christian political advocacy in the United States.
G. G. Rupert
A pioneering Adventist pastor whose theories on British Israelism and the End Times left an indelible mark on 20th-century evangelical thought.
Rick Joyner
A pivotal figure in modern Christian prophecy and an advocate for cultural influence through faith.
Mark Biltz
A Christian pastor intertwining biblical prophecy with celestial events.
Set Free Soldiers
A Christian motorcycle gang with a checkered past of outreach and controversy.
Elohim City, Oklahoma
A secluded enclave with deep ties to white supremacy and a controversial history of extremism.
Jesus People
A countercultural Christian movement rooted in the late 1960s' hippie culture, emphasizing a return to New Testament Christianity.
Our Lady of Endor Coven
A pioneering Satanic group that intertwined ancient Gnosticism with modern Satanism, revealing a unique path of esoteric spirituality.
The Fall River Cult
A sinister narrative of murder and satanic rituals that gripped a Massachusetts town in the late '70s.
Tensegrity
A blend of ancient shamanic practices and modern movements developed into a mystical and controversial movement by Carlos Castaneda.
Sullivan Institute
An unconventional psychoanalytic community challenging family norms and embracing free love.
Outreach International
Empowering communities worldwide to overcome poverty through sustainable, community-led development.
Spiritual Rights Foundation
A controversial blend of Christianity, hypnotism, and New Age mysticism led by a figure with a checkered past.
Branhamism (William M. Branham)
A movement centered around the controversial teachings of a mid-20th century faith healer, deemed a blend of divine revelation and esoteric doctrine.
God Squad
A controversial New Zealand sect known for its apocalyptic beliefs and intense community life.
Zebedee Armstrong
A visionary artist with a profound message on time and divinity through his unique doomsday calendars.
Apostolic United Brethren
A Mormon fundamentalist group practicing plural marriage and preserving early Latter-day Saint doctrines.
The Church of Jesus Christ (Bickertonite)
A small but enduring sect that claims to be the true continuation of the church founded by Joseph Smith, rejecting the leadership of Brigham Young.
Calvary Chapel
A Christian movement known for its rapid growth and influence on contemporary Christian music.
Mountaintop Ministries Worldwide
A secretive Christian movement that isolated its members and was plagued by scandal, financial misconduct, and allegations of abuse.
Texe Marrs
A conspiracy theorist and author who claimed that a global satanic conspiracy was working to establish a New World Order.
Moral Majority
A conservative political organization that sought to mobilize evangelical Christians into a powerful voting bloc in the United States.
West Memphis Three
A controversial case in which three teenagers were wrongfully convicted of murder, sparking widespread accusations of Satanic ritual abuse.
Eckankar
A path to spiritual enlightenment through Soul Travel and the discovery of the Light and Sound of God.
Hyperianism
A philosophical movement that redefines reality through the lens of mathematical idealism.
Michael W. Ryan
A grim saga of extremism and brutality under the guise of religious prophecy in rural America.
Answers in Genesis
A ministry at the forefront of creationism, challenging evolutionary science with a biblical worldview.
Frederick Lenz
An American spiritual leader who blended Eastern mysticism with Western technology, leaving a controversial legacy.
Reyna Chicas
A charismatic leader at the heart of apocalyptic beliefs and a mass suicide scare in California.
Sovereign Grace Churches
Reformed, neocharismatic churches caught up in serious abuse scandals
Buddhafield
A spiritual community led by a charismatic leader that gained notoriety for its secretive practices and allegations of abuse.
Wolves of Vinland
A controversial Norse neopagan group embracing a blend of mythology and identity politics.
Church of Euthanasia
A radical art project advocating for population control with a stark message: "Save the Planet, Kill Yourself."
Holy Hubert Lindsey
A fiery Southern Baptist preacher who ignited Berkeley's counterculture with his unconventional ministry.
Alleluia Community
A charismatic ecumenical Christian community emphasizing unity and spiritual renewal.
Gathering of Christ Church
A Hebrew Israelite group known for its controversial teachings and strict adherence to Old Testament laws.
Reform Mormonism
A progressive branch of the Latter Day Saint movement that emphasizes inclusivity and modern reinterpretations of traditional doctrines.
Church of Christ (Temple Lot)
A distinct Latter Day Saint movement denomination known for its rejection of traditional LDS doctrines and claims to hold the future site of a prophesied temple in Independence, Missouri.
The Seventh-day Remnant Church
A small offshoot of the Seventh-day Adventist Church emphasizing strict adherence to the commandments and end-time prophecy.
Neo-Tech
A controversial philosophy promising personal and societal transformation through radical free-market principles.
Presents Of God Ministry
A controversial Christian group with an emphasis on end-time prophecy and a rejection of mainstream religious and societal norms.
New Jerusalem Church of the Celestial Messenger
A controversial religious movement led by an Italian immigrant claiming divine powers and extraterrestrial origins.
Marian Worker’s Movement
A prayer group suspended for non-compliance with Catholic Church directives in Uganda.
Bohemian Grove
An elite, secretive gathering known for its extravagant rituals and influential membership.
Water of Life Ministries (Doyle Davidson)
A controversial church led by a self-proclaimed apostle, accused of cult-like behavior.
Homestead Heritage
A self-sustaining intentional Christian community known for its agrarian lifestyle, craftsmanship, and rich educational culture.
Terry Bennett Ministries
A prophetic ministry that emphasizes divine revelations and end-times prophecies.