Cults

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From the archives: Brainwashing a skeptic – escaping from a frightening cult

Arthur Chappell -
From the archives in 1992, Arthur Chappell tells us how he fell into, and later escaped from, the Divine Light Mission cult.
Cults

No end of faith: how do religions survive a devastating truth bomb?

Tim Jokl -
The Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses have shown that even seemingly devastating revelations leave only a dent in a well-organised religion
Cults

Looksmaxxing: the pseudoscientific aesthetic answer to young men’s problems

Marcus Yeo Jun Hao -
Online 'looksmaxxing' communities offer young men dramatic techniques to improve appearances, as quick fixes to deeper personal insecurities.
Cults

The AllatRa Creative Society: from global peace promises to a real security threat

Claire Klingenberg -
The AllatRa spiritual movement has become a globally influential lobby group, promising utopia while pushing far-right ideologies
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Digital Deities: When does celebrity fandom slip into a cult mentality?

Wang Siyao -
Being part of a fandom brings many people a sense of fun and joy - but for some, celebrity worship can tip into something more sinister and cult-like
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The Cult Specialist: Ian Haworth hangs up the Cult Information Centre’s hotline for the last time

Paul Jones -
Ian Haworth left a coercive group in 1978, knowing he had to warn people bout the dangers of cults - so for 45 years, he ran a cult information hotline
Cults

A Very British Cult: the BBC sheds light on life coaching and The Lighthouse International

Alice Howarth -
The BBC podcast A Very British Cult is a gripping exploration of The Lighthouse's life coaching, and the true stories of ex-members who got out
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From the archives: A comet’s tale

Mark Duwe -
From the archives in 2012, Mark Duwe takes a look at a comet in the sky, and the appearances of comets throughout history
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