King James Video Ministries (Bryan Denlinger)
A ministry focused on promoting the King James Version of the Bible and critiquing mainstream Christian denominations.
Leo Gura
A self-help guru whose teachings and methods have sparked controversy and allegations of cult-like behavior.
Word of Life Christian Church (Chadwicks, NY)
A church in upstate New York that transformed into a cult, culminating in a tragic and fatal incident.
The Society for the New Message from God
A spiritual movement centered on the revelations received by Marshall Vian Summers, aiming to prepare humanity for future challenges and interstellar life.
Apostolic Christian Church (Nazarene)
A global fellowship grounded in Anabaptist and Holiness traditions, emphasizing sanctification and a devout lifestyle.
Hutterites
An Anabaptist community known for their communal living and agrarian lifestyle.
Two-Seed-in-the-Spirit Predestinarian Baptists
A unique Baptist group known for its hyper-Calvinistic theology and dual seed doctrine, which teaches that humanity is divided into two spiritual seeds: one of God and one of Satan.
The Satanic Temple
A nontheistic religious organization that uses Satanic imagery to promote secularism and social justice.
United House of Prayer for All People
A unique Christian movement known for its dynamic worship services and distinctive brass bands.
Church of Cognizance
A religious organization promoting cannabis as a sacrament and integrating neo-Zoroastrian beliefs.
Temple of Set
An esoteric evolution of Satanism advocating self-deification and the exploration of dark magic.
Creativity (Religious Movement)
An atheistic white supremacist religion advocating racial separation and naturalistic pantheism.
Scum of the Earth Church
A non-traditional Christian church founded by a punk rocker, known for its outreach to society's outcasts.
Nation of Islam
An African American movement known for its teachings combining traditional Islam with Black nationalist ideas.
Love Has Won
A UFO cult that preserved the leader's lifeless boy in hope of a resurrection
Dahn Yoga
A controversial practice blending physical exercises and spirituality, with allegations of cult-like behavior.
First Church of Satan (John Dewey Allee)
A modern Satanic organization emphasizing individualism, hedonism, and rational self-interest.
Unarius Academy of Science
A UFO religion focused on past lives, interplanetary teachings, and future peace.
Dove World Outreach Center
A small Florida congregation known for its vehement anti-Islamic and anti-gay positions
Apostolic Gospel Church of Jesus Christ
A church within the Oneness Pentecostalism movement, founded by Donald Abernathy in 1963, known for its faith healing practices and strict dress code.
Red Letter Ministries
A controversial movement known for its "drunken glory" rituals and unconventional approaches to Christian worship.
The Battle-Axes of Free Love Valley
A controversial 19th-century religious sect in Pennsylvania, known for its radical views on free love, nudity, and communal living.
Hanafi Movement (Hamaas Abdul Khaalis)
A Black Muslim group in Washington D.C., known for its involvement in a dramatic siege.
Puritans
A religious reform movement in the 16th and 17th centuries that aimed to "purify" the Church of England of Roman Catholic practices.
Christian World Liberation Front
A radical evangelical movement born in the heat of the 1960s counterculture at UC Berkeley.
Berkeley Psychic Institute
A controversial organization offering training in psychic abilities and spiritual healing.
Church of the Firstborn (Morrisite)
An apocalyptic, Latter Day Saint sect that adheres to the Hebrew law.
Arnold Potter
A self-declared Messiah and leader of a schismatic Latter Day Saint sect, known for his extraordinary claims and tragic demise.
Kashi Ashram (Ma Jaya)
An interfaith community known for its controversial leader and allegations of cult-like practices.
Bentinho Massaro
A controversial New Age leader whose teachings and community practices have sparked allegations of abuse and manipulation.
Lord RayEl
A self-proclaimed messiah leading a virtual congregation through online platforms.
Marcus Wesson
An incestuous patriarch who formed his own cult, intertwining bizarre religious beliefs with extreme abuse and control.
Church of the Hammer
A satirical anti-goth group that fooled the FBI into a two-year investigation.
Synanon
A drug rehabilitation program that transformed into a violent cult.
Vampire Clan (Rod Ferrell)
A small group of self-proclaimed vampires whose activities culminated in a gruesome double murder in the 1990s.
Yogaville
A spiritual community in Virginia, surrounded by controversy and allegations against its founder.
Temple of the Vampire
An international organization advocating vampirism as the next step in human evolution, promoting individualism and self-empowerment.
Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS)
A polygamous sect that split from mainstream Mormonism, known for its secretive practices and controversial leadership.
Fellowship of Friends
A new religious movement known for its eclectic mix of spiritual teachings, controversial leadership, and luxurious lifestyle.
First Satanic Church
Revival of Anton LaVey's original Satanic Church, focusing on modern Satanism and individualism.
WKFL (Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith and Love) Fountain of the World
A once-thriving religious group known for its communal living, humanitarian efforts, and a dramatic end in a suicide bombing.
Utopian Community of Modern Times
An experimental communal society aimed at achieving social equality and shared prosperity.
Living Word Fellowship (The Walk)
A Christian movement that faced a major downfall due to leadership controversies and allegations of misconduct.
Peter Lucas Moses Jr.
A polygamist cult leader whose beliefs led to the brutal murders of a woman and a young boy.
Twin Flames Universe
A controversial spiritual group promoting intense soulmate connections, marred by allegations of manipulation and identity exploitation.
The Awakened, A Fellowship in Christ
A Christian group formed around a portrait of Christ, intending to prepare for a new age as prophesied in the Bible.
The Assembly (George Geftakys)
A religious group with a vision of New Testament gathering, marred by leadership controversy and cultic dynamics.
THC Ministry
A religious organization advocating cannabis as a sacred sacrament and fundamental human right, blending ancient traditions and modern perspectives.
The United Church Of The Ministers Of God (Gary Heidnik)
A religious organization turned cult, notoriously led by a criminal masquerading as a preacher.
Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary
A controversial religious movement founded in Réunion, known for its leader's criminal activities and unconventional beliefs.
Skymont
A utopian commune in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley known for its harsh living conditions
Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
An ultra-traditionalist Catholic group known for strict dogmatic positions and a controversial history with the Church.
Shiloh Youth Revival Centers
A 1970s American Christian movement attracting disaffected youth through communal living and spiritual commitment.
Church of God and Saints in Christ
A unique religious movement, re-establishing ancient Judaic teachings and traditions, emphasizing the observance of the Sabbath and the Ten Commandments.
Church of God (Seventh Day)
A Sabbatarian Adventist denomination emphasizing the observance of Saturday Sabbath, the imminent Second Coming of Christ, and the authority of the Bible in Christian faith and practice.
Community Chapel and Bible Training Center
A Pentecostal church embroiled in controversy due to its unusual teachings on "spiritual connections" and demonology.
General Assembly and Church of the First Born
A fundamental faith healing sect with a history rooted in the late 19th-century American religious landscape.
Church of God Preparing for the Kingdom of God
An apocalypticist splinter sect from the Worldwide Church of God, known for its end-time prophecies and controversies.
Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith
A nontrinitarian Christian movement with deep roots in the 19th-century Adventist milieu, known for its unique views on the devil and the nature of Christ.
Ephrata Cloister
A unique religious community from the 18th century known for its musical compositions, monastic lifestyle, and architectural significance.
Congregation of Universal Wisdom
A religious group combining chiropractic beliefs with an anti-vaccination stance.
Church of Universal Triumph, Dominion of God, Inc.
A Pentecostal Holiness spiritual church led by the charismatic 'Prophet Jones', known for its lavish lifestyle and unique religious practices.
Church of God International
A nontrinitarian denomination with unique teachings on the Kingdom of God, law and grace, and the nature of mankind.
Church of God General Conference
A nontrinitarian Christian body with roots in 19th-century American revivalism, emphasizing biblical unitarianism and the literal kingdom of God on Earth.
Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)
A Protestant Christian fellowship fostering unity among believers, emphasizing holiness and a non-creedal approach to faith.
Repent Amarillo
A controversial religious group known for its extreme tactics and targeting of various communities under the guise of spiritual warfare.
Overcomer Ministry (Brother Stair)
A controversial religious movement led by Brother Stair, known for its expansive shortwave radio outreach and apocalyptic predictions.
Megiddo Mission
A small American Restorationist denomination with unique beliefs and practices, distinct from mainstream Christianity.
Order of Christ Sophia
A mystical Christian group emphasizing a balance of feminine and masculine aspects of divinity
New Israelites
A radical Christian sect in the 1790s Vermont, which might have been the precursor to Mormonism
LaPorte Church of Christ
A congregation in Texas and Colorado, known for its strong adherence to scriptural teachings and for its controversial past leadership.
Eva’s Eden
An end-times cat cult believed to harbor divine felines for the apocalypse.
Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church
A distinctive religious movement using cannabis as a sacrament and known for its legal struggles in the pursuit of religious freedom.
Dunkard Brethren
A Conservative Anabaptist denomination characterized by a commitment to simplicity, nonconformity, and the practice of adult baptism.
Church of Bible Understanding
A controversial evangelical Christian group with a troubled history of alleged cult activities and exploitation.
Path of Truth
A controversial religious group led by Victor Hafichuk, known for its unorthodox interpretations of Christian doctrine and digital presence.
The Finders
A mysterious group entangled in allegations of child abuse and espionage.
Seventh-Day Adventists
A Christian denomination emphasizing the Sabbath on Saturday and the imminent Second Coming of Christ.
Sherry Shriner
A controversial figure known for her unique blend of Christianity, conspiracy theories, and alien beliefs.
Bishop Hill Colony
A 19th-century Swedish communal utopia in Illinois, known for its communal living and unique cultural contributions.
The Body of Christ (Attleboro Sect)
A fundamentalist Christian cult whose rejection of medical care resulted in the death of an infant
The Brethren (Jim Roberts Group)
A highly secretive and nomadic religious group, known for its strict adherence to the teachings of Jesus and an austere lifestyle.
Chen Tao
A UFO cult that believed in salvation through extraterrestrial intervention, but the leader apologized to his followers after making a failed apocalyptic prediction
Catholic Worker Movement
A movement dedicated to social justice through personalism and hospitality, rooted in Catholic teachings and the example of Jesus Christ.
Church of the Most High Goddess
A neo-pagan sect in which the leader had sex with her followers as a sacred ritual
United Church of God (Armstrongism Organization)
A Christian denomination emphasizing the restoration of original Christian teachings and the observance of Old Testament laws.
St. Priapus Church
A church centered around the worship of the penis
Assembly of Christian Soldiers
A white supremacist Christian organization founded by members of the KKK
Millennium Manor
A unique architectural project driven by apocalyptic beliefs and survivalism.
Narcosatanists
A Satanic cult that conducted grave robberies, human sacrifices, and large-scale drug trafficking
New York Divorce Coercion Gang
A criminal gang or Orthodox Jews, who used kidnapping and violence to force men to sign their divorce papers
Pilgrims Covenant Church (Ralph Ovadal)
A fundamentalist Baptist Church led by a pastor who has been arrested over 100 times for his anti-abortion activities
Pillar of Fire International
A Christian denomination with a rich history, known for its educational and missionary work.
Odyssey Study Group
A modern spiritual development group accused of cult-like practices.
Potter’s House Christian Fellowship
A Pentecostal organization with controversial practices
River Road Fellowship
A secluded Christian community led by a sexual predator
Concerned Christians
An apocalyptic cult started by a former anti-cult activist
John Burt
A self-described "spiritual advisor" to anti-abortion murderers, who took advantage of troubled teens
Taqwacore
A Muslim punk subculture and music scene
Thom Miller
A middle-aged polygamous Christian pastor who married a teenager as a second wife