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When he first met the man who called himself David Koresh, David Thibodeau was a drummer in a local a rock band. Though he had never been religious in the slightest, Thibodeau gradually became a follower and moved to the Branch Davidian compound in Waco. He remained there until April 19, 1993, when the compound was stormed and burned to the ground after a 51-day standoff with government authorities. In this compelling account - now with an updated epilogue that revisits remaining survivors - Thibodeau explores why so many people came to believe that Koresh was divinely inspired.

Peter Macdonald Blachly takes us on an amazing adventure, documenting the 17 years he spent in a spiritual cult, while providing candid insights into the circumstances and conditions that made him vulnerable to manipulation by a charismatic sociopath. His understanding of psychology and human weaknesses, and the lessons he draws from his own experiences are universal, making his memoir highly relevant today. The book provides a riveting account of Blachly’s introduction to yoga, his arranged marriage, and a thrilling and entertaining view of India during the 1970s and 1980s.

Raised by powerful women in a restrictive, sheltered Christian community in New England, Ryan Dostie never imagined herself on the front lines of a war halfway around the world. But then a conversation with an Army recruiter in high school changes the course of her life. Hired as a linguist, she quickly has to find a space for herself in the testosterone-filled world of the Army barracks, and has been holding her own until the unthinkable happens: she is raped by a fellow soldier. Struggling with PTSD and commanders who don't trust her story, Dostie finds herself....

In 1971 Paulette Cooper wrote a scathing book about the Church of Scientology. Desperate to shut the book down, Scientology unleashed on her one of the most sinister personal campaigns the free world has ever known. The onslaught, which lasted years, ruined her life and drove her to the brink of suicide. The story of Paulette's terrifying ordeal is told in full for the first time in The Unbreakable Miss Lovely.

You joined your church because of its intensity for God. Like no other place, it’s helped you discover the meaning of obedience. If there’s one problem, it’s the confusion that sometimes comes from your own carnal thinking. But God has given you leaders who can lovingly correct a doubting, independent spirit and help you choose God’s best for your life. How can you go wrong with a church like that? Easily, because it fits the profile of many abusive churches.

While Waco remains notorious more for the federal agents’ siege of David Koresh’s compound and the deaths of the Branch Davidians, it was followed a few years later by a mass suicide carried out by one of the most notorious doomsday cults in American history. On paper, the extraordinarily unorthodox ideology spouted by Heaven's Gate ranks near the top of the list of most outlandish end-of-the-world prophecies, and it was built on a blend of Christian, Gnostic, supernatural, New Age, and extraterrestrial lore.

In the vast spectrum of religious, mythological and cultural beliefs, angels and demons have captivated the attention of mankind since ancient times. These enigmatic celestial and malevolent entities have aroused admiration, fear, and speculation throughout history, leaving a deep imprint on our narratives and traditions. The Compendium of Angels and Demons is a unique reference work, designed to be a comprehensive guide for those who wish to delve into the fascinating world of these spiritual entities. This book is an invaluable tool for those seeking to explore the different facets of ...

At a new age festival in Byron Bay, journalist Anke Richter is finding her spiritual awakening when she meets a woman - a survivor of the Auckland cult Centrepoint - who will change the course of her life and career. Over the next ten years, Anke pursues a labyrinthine investigation into how and why cults attract, entrap and destroy otherwise ordinary people, asking what the line is between tribe and cult, participant and perpetrator, seduction and sexual abuse.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines this movement as "A system of combating disease, etc., without medical treatment by mental effect of a patient's Christian faith". A close study of this cult, however, leaves one with the distinct impression that it is neither "Christian" nor "scientific". The "Christian Science Church" claims most emphatically that it holds the true Christian position, but a comparison with basic fundamental Biblical doctrine shows that it is the very opposite of what Jesus taught. Who are they? And what do they believe? Christian Science: What Do They Believe? ...

The UNIFICATION CHURCH, or "The Moonies" as they are commonly known, have a thriving work in South Africa, with their headquarters in Hillbrow and a Moonie Farm near Muldersdrift. (Sunday Times 7/6/1981). A religious-political Cult, the Unification Church was founded by the Rev. SUN MYUNG MOON in Korea in 1954. Who are they? And what do they believe? Moonies: What Do They Believe? compares the teaching of this group with basic fundamental Biblical doctrine. This eBook is not designed to ridicule or scorn the teaching of those who differ in faith and doctrine, but to examine teaching that ...

Jehovah's Witnesses is the name by which this group is most popularly recognised. They are also known as "The Millennial Dawn", "The International Bible Students Association" and "The Watchtower Association". They also use the titles "Metropolitan Pulpit", "Brooklyn Tabernacle Pulpit" and "Watchtower Bible and Tract Society". Who are they? And what do they believe? Jehovah's Witnesses: What Do They Believe? compares the teaching of this group with basic fundamental Biblical doctrine. This eBook is not designed to ridicule or scorn the teaching of those who differ in faith and doctrine, but ...

La Luz del Mundo has been called the world’s largest cult that no one has ever heard of. Sochil Martin grew up inside it. Her harrowing true story to escape and seek justice is an epic that exposes alleged crimes of biblical proportions.

Embark on a journey into the shadowy depths of history with The Hidden Truth About Freemasonry, The Catholic Church, And The Illuminati. This meticulously researched book unravels centuries of secrets, revealing the hidden relationships and covert operations of three of the most influential and enigmatic organizations in human history. Through a blend of historical analysis, gripping narratives, and insightful commentary, the book offers a comprehensive examination of how these entities have interacted, clashed, and sometimes colluded to steer the course of world events. Whether you are a ...

An Everyday Cult follows the arc of Buglion's journey through young motherhood into a group that welcomed her but also captured her mind, her heart, and her money. She shows us how a mind and psyche can be compromised by a controlling leader, using techniques that fly under the radar of human awareness—and she implores listeners to wake up to these ever-present abuses of power. Gerette vividly describes a personal journey that became increasingly treacherous, culminating in tragedy. In the telling of her story, she exposes the impact of cultic manipulation on daily life.

Lilith is one of the most powerful Goddesses of all, and she can solve any problem, or fulfill any desire, in the material world. This book shows you how to get in touch with this powerful Goddess the right way. There are several books out there that teach magical rituals using the energy of Goddess Lilith. Most of these books teach effective things, but the way they approach the Goddess can be dangerous. In this book I teach you how to contact Lilith safely and efficiently. For the first time I reveal the practices of the worship of Goddess Lilith in the way that I practice and the way ...

The writer of the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament said that "there is no new thing under the sun" (Eccl. 1:9) and students of church history never cease to be amazed that the same theories and philosophies arise from time to time in the Church of Jesus Christ. The ONENESS doctrines, which, we are told, have come as a result of a present-day "revelation", are, in reality, a revival of old errors, which were propagated and developed during the early centuries of the Christian era. These old discredited theories were rejected then because they were weighed and found wanting - and, ...

Kent Hovind was the first teacher I had after I was born again in the Lord Jesus Christ in the fall of 2002, but after many years of investigation into his false doctrines, deceptive statements, and lies to cover his criminal activity, I thought it my duty in service to Christ's church, namely, for the sake new Christians, to write and publish this book. In this book, you will learn about Kent's false doctrines on salvation, his endorsement of new-age heresies, his yoke together with false preachers, the real reasons he was arrested and thrown in jail (which he hides from his listeners), ...

Christadelphians claim to be ardent students of the Bible and their name means "Brethren of Christ". They are not always easily identified, but their advertising sometimes appears under the title "Berean Bible Students" or "Enlightening Truths". Their church services are often advertised in our local newspapers under the heading "Back to the Bible" and their literature is published under the name "Gospel Proclamation Society" or "Gospel Publicity League". Who are they? And what do they believe? Christadelphians: What Do They Believe? compares the teaching of this group with basic ...

It's rarely obvious when a group is a cult. Most cults don't advertise themselves as such: They are groups of people who look and act just like you and me. Not dangerous. Not deranged. At least, not at first. In this award-winning memoir, Alexandra Amor shines a light on cults so that others might learn from her heartbreaking experience. Amor gracefully and sensitively explains how ordinary and intelligent people get seduced into joining cults, why they stay despite the emotional and psychological abuse, and what the long process of recovery looks like once someone leaves a cult.

Of all the present-day groups the SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST movement is the nearest to Biblical Christianity. It's differences are very subtle and not easily recognisable and we share many doctrines fundamental to the Faith. Who are they? And what do they believe? Seventh Day Adventists: What Do They Believe? compares the teaching of this group with basic fundamental Biblical doctrine. This eBook is not designed to ridicule or scorn the teaching of those who differ in faith and doctrine, but to examine teaching that claims to either hold to orthodox Biblical Christian doctrine or claim that ...