Religious institutions are often seen as safe havens, places where people can find solace and community. However, not all religious communities operate with the best intentions. Some may exhibit ...

Most people presume that religious institutions are safe spaces and that religious leaders rarely distort or weaponize doctrine for harm. This general sentiment persists, even among people who are ...

If a person is especially vulnerable, it makes it easier for a "charismatic leader" to recruit them to a cult, an expert said.Suwinai Sukanan/Getty For the past three months, accusations have been ...

The investigative docuseries "The Cult of the Real Housewife" has arrived on TLC, and the three-episode exposé unpacks allegations of cult behavior surrounding "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" ...

Cults are a hot topic. But, perhaps not surprisingly given the methods of influence they use, they are opaque to the public. After decades of studying cults and methods of undue influence they and ...