Trickle Creek (Wiebo Ludwig)
A secluded religious group that bombed oil wells that they believed were poisoning the community
Brotherhood of Eternal Love
A utopian countercultural group that valued LSD as a religious sacrament
The Chicago Rippers (Ripper Crew)
A satanic cult known for brutally murdering and cannibalizing several victims in Chicago
Christ’s Sanctified Holy Church (Joseph B. Lynch)
A controversial holiness church that known for their unique practices.
Christian Reconstructionism
A movement advocating for modern societies to be reorganized according to biblical law
Church at Kaweah
A white supremacist church with extremist ties.
Church at Wells
A fundamentalist church accused of cult-like behavior, including drugging and indoctrinating potential converts
Chalcedon Foundation
An organization seeking to institute Old Testament laws to all aspects of society
Christian Family Fellowship
An offshoot of the Way International, criticized for their heterodox theology
Children of Peace (David Wilson)
A 19th-century Canadian group, known for their music and distinctive architecture.
Black Hebrew Israelites
A diverse movement asserting African Americans' descent from the ancient Israelites.
Sundari Farm & Gardens
Embarking on a transformative journey of oneness and conscious living in Hawaii
The Hearts Center
A spiritual community embracing global enlightenment through ascended masters.
Devra West
A new age guru with a controversial history of financial misconduct and alleged abuses.
The Faithful Remnant
A secluded religious group asserting to be the real Catholic Church under the leadership of a self-proclaimed Last Pope
A True Church (Darwin Fish)
A highly exclusive religious group that denounces mainstream Christianity as apostate.
TruthBearer.org
A controversial online platform advocating for Christian polygamy.
Bethesda Home for Girls
A controversial institution with a history of legal issues and allegations of abuse.
Bible Holiness Church
A vibrant community dedicated to holiness, evangelization, and the empowerment of its members.
Bikram Yoga
A controversial yoga style combining rigorous poses with intense heat
Bible Way Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ
A Pentecostal denomination emphasizing apostolic doctrine and a holistic approach to Christian living.
Blackburn Cult (Divine Order of the Royal Arms of the Great Eleven)
A mysterious 1920s cult led by a mother-daughter duo with apocalyptic prophecies and bizarre rituals.
Church of the First Born of the Lamb of God
Violent religious group founded by Ervil LeBaron, responsible for dozens of deaths
Westboro Baptist Church
A controversial religious group known for its extreme views and inflammatory public demonstrations.
Teal Swan
A contemporary spiritual leader known for her teachings about self-awareness, emotional healing, and spirituality.
Swedenborgianism
A Christian theological movement emphasizing spiritual rebirth and the inner meaning of the Scriptures, based on the visions of Emanuel Swedenborg.
John Murray Spear
A 19th-century spiritualist who tried to create a robotic god to bring about a utopia.
Source Family (Father Yod)
A 1970s spiritual group combining mysticism, rock music, and communal living, led by a charismatic figure.
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.
Ramtha’s School of Enlightenment
A spiritual center focused on ancient wisdom and quantum physics for personal and global transformation.
Rajneesh Movement
A spiritual sect characterized by its utopian community and a notorious bioterrorism attack in the U.S.
Quiverfull Movement
A Christian movement advocating for large families and promoting traditional gender roles.
Phineas Priesthood
A radical and violent ideology based on a belief in racial purity and individual acts of anti-government and anti-multicultural violence.
People’s Temple (Jonestown)
A religious movement that ended in one of the largest mass suicides in history, led by charismatic leader Jim Jones.
Oom Yung Doe
A martial arts school known for its unique blend of eight martial arts disciplines.
OneTaste
A controversial wellness community known for its practice of 'orgasmic meditation.'
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.
NXIVM
A self-improvement organization for the elite masking sexual exploitation and control.
Nuwaubian Nation
A religious movement combining Black nationalism, Egyptology, and UFO theories
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.
Native American Church
A syncretic blend of Native American spiritual traditions and Christianity, centered on the sacramental use of peyote.
Nation of Yahweh
A radical Black Hebrew Israelite group known for its controversial teachings and criminal activities.
MOVE
A black liberation group that advocated a return to a hunter-gatherer society, but members were bombed by Philadelphia police.
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.
Moorish Science Temple of America
An organization advocating for the upliftment of African Americans through a blend of Islamic, Christian, and Moorish beliefs.
Montana Freemen
A radical anti-government group known for their armed standoff with federal authorities.
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.
Mars Hill Church (Mark Driscoll)
A dynamic and controversial evangelical megachurch, known for its rapid growth and the controversial leadership of Mark Driscoll.
Neo-American Church (Arthur Kleps)
A counterculture spiritual movement advocating LSD as a sacrament.
Maranatha Campus Ministries
A once-influential Christian organization focused on evangelism in colleges, known for its intense discipleship and controversial practices.
Manson Family
A notorious cult led by Charles Manson, infamous for its heinous crimes and apocalyptic beliefs in the late 1960s.
Mankind United
A controversial and enigmatic movement of the 1930s, known for its utopian ideals and secretive operations.
Love Family
A controversial communal living group known for its unorthodox lifestyle and spiritual practices, established in the Pacific Northwest.
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.
Laymen’s Home Missionary Movement
A Christian movement focused on the study and dissemination of biblical prophecies and teachings, distinct from mainstream denominational beliefs.
Lafayette Morehouse
A free-love commune that focuses on sexual experimentation and pleasurable lifestyles.
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.
Knights of the Crystal Blade
Apocalyptic, polygamous Mormons prosecuted for having child brides.
Kingdom Identity Ministries
A Christian Identity church advocating white supremacy and anti-Semitic beliefs.
Kerista
A controversial community known for its unique views on sexuality, pleasure, and communal living.
Kaweah Colony
A utopian socialist experiment nestled in California's majestic sequoias, striving for communal living and self-sufficiency.
Jumper (Maximist) Molakans
A radical offshoot of Russian Spiritual Christians known for ecstatic worship practices and fervent apocalyptic beliefs.
Jewish Defense League
A radical organization with a legacy of violence in the name of Jewish nationalism and self-defense.
Jesus People USA (JPUSA)
A Christian communal movement known for its urban ministry and commitment to social justice.
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.
Independent Scientology
A movement embracing the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard outside the official Church of Scientology.
Hutaree
A militant group preparing for an apocalyptic battle with the forces of the Antichrist.
House of David
A charismatic community known for its unique blend of religion, sportsmanship, and entertainment.
Home, Washington
A pioneering experiment in anarchist living and free thought at the turn of the 20th century.
Home of Truth
A desert utopia awaiting the end of days, guided by spiritualist beliefs in communication with the dead.
Holy City
A California-based commune marked by its founder's white supremacist teachings and a claim to divine instruction.
House of Yahweh
A controversial sect with apocalyptic prophecies and a strict adherence to Old Testament laws.
House of Aaron
A Christian-based religious community emphasizing the restoration of the biblical priesthood of Aaron, with distinctive practices blending Mormon and Christian beliefs.
Hermits of the Wissahickon
A mystical community awaiting the apocalypse in colonial America.
Heaven’s Gate
A UFO religious cult known for its mass suicide in 1997, believing it would lead them to an extraterrestrial salvation.
Heartland Christian Academy
A controversial Christian academy known for its strict discipline and legal battles over child welfare.
Harmony Society
A 19th-century Christian communal society known for its successful economic enterprises and commitment to celibacy.
Hopedale Community
A pioneering experiment in Practical Christianity and utopian living, rooted in abolitionism, temperance, and gender equality.
Global Church of God
A Christian church with a focus on prophetic teachings and a belief in the imminent return of Jesus Christ.
Franconia Mennonites
The oldest Mennonite body in America, known for their simple living, nonviolence, and strong community ties.
Followers of Christ
A Christian sect known for its avoidance of modern medical treatment, resulting in the preventable deaths of children.
Five-Percent Nation
An offshoot of the Nation of Islam, promoting a doctrine that teaches the empowerment and divine nature of Black people.
The Farm (Tennessee)
A pioneering ecovillage and intentional community known for its innovation in sustainable living and spiritual exploration.
Faithful Word Baptist Church (Steven L. Anderson)
A fiercely independent Baptist church known for its extreme views and vehement anti-LGBTQ stance.
Chad and Lori Daybell
A Mormon author and clairvoyant associated with a series of mysterious deaths and apocalyptic beliefs.