cults
‘Cult’ Leader’s Widow Accused of Grooming Girls for Him to Abuse
One woman claimed she was ushered into the room with her alleged abuser, and given antiseptic lollies to avoid mouth infections.
Why MLMs Like LuLaRoe Are Disturbingly Similar to Cults
VICE spoke with a cult expert about the parallels between LuLaRoe and the high-control groups he's spent his career studying.
Why Are People So Obsessed With YETI, the Cult-Fave Camping Brand?
It’s no longer just a brand for frat bros and fishing trips—fans of YETI's rugged, high-end gear are everywhere.
Why are Indians so Obsessed With Godmen?
Despite many gurus and babas implicated for crimes including murder, rape, tax evasion and fraud, Indians continue to flock to self-styled godmen.
The 1990s Cult 'Heaven's Gate' Has Four Remaining Followers – We Spoke to Them
When I contacted the email address of a cult whose members all died by suicide in 1997, I wasn't expecting an answer.
What to Say if a Friend Insists '800,000 Children Are Trafficked Each Year'
If someone you’re close to is posting about #SaveOurChildren or spouting other QAnon-inspired propaganda, you might want to step in.
Why So Many Celebrities Joined NXIVM, According to Cult Experts
HBO's docuseries 'The Vow' makes clear that NXIVM was filled with Hollywood types—but why was the cult so good at recruiting them?
How NXIVM Really Did 'Change the World'
If the self-help group featured in the HBO series 'The Vow' leaves any legacy, it might be in the way feds prosecute future sex trafficking cases.
I Lost My Wife to a Cult
Christian fundamentalists turned Nathan's wife into a haunted stranger. Now he's fighting to protect others from a similar fate.
Restaurants Have Accidentally Promoted Coronavirus Info From Scientologists
Given the Church of Scientology's history of unusual recruitment techniques, it's pretty likely this is all just a PR move.
Self-Proclaimed Indonesian ‘Prophet’ Arrested for Selling Tickets to Heaven
He came up with some pretty absurd ways to get money from his followers.
We Spent a Wild Weekend with the Gun-Worshipping Moonie Church That's Trying to Go MAGA
“Jesus is an assault weapons manufacturer.”