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Cults
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Doomsday predictions. Religious doctrines. Extraterrestrial orders. What really goes on inside a cult? Step into the minds of those who led and joined the most controversial organizations in history. Cults is a Spotify Original from Parcast.
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Cults Daily: “The Holy Rollers” Franz Edmund Creffield
Apr 25, 2020Tap to summarizeFranz Edmund Creffield was the leader of the Brides of Christ church. Often referred to as the Holy Rollers, members were known to roll on the floor pleading, for God’s forgiveness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Cults Daily: “Superior Universal Alignment” Valentina De Andrade
Apr 12, 2020Tap to summarizeIn 1981, 50-year-old Valentina De Andrade convinced her neighbors that God was non-existent. Then she told them that Jesus was an extraterrestrial who would be arriving soon in an alien craft to save them from the end of days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Cults Daily: “Raëlism” Claude Vorilhon
Apr 5, 2020Tap to summarizeAlso known as “Raël,” Claude Vorilhon created a movement in 1974 founded on his communication with a highly advanced race of aliens—an atheist religion known as Raëlism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →“The Suicide Catalyst” Teal Swan
Jan 28, 2020Tap to summarizeIn 2011, Teal Swan began making YouTube videos claiming she was an extrasensory alien tasked with healing the world of its miseries. Her followers hoped that by taking her counsel, they could attract happiness into their lives. Instead, they were drawn into a belief system that preached that death was delicious, and suicide: the ultimate reset button. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →“The Source Family” - James Baker
Mar 19, 2019Tap to summarizeWhen James Baker started his health food restaurant on the Sunset Strip in the 1970s, he had no intention of creating a spiritual commune. But opportunity knocked, and soon, he was the leader of a yoga-based cult in Hollywood Hills that launched Baker to wealth and fame. When the cult came under scrutiny, Baker ran. And to his surprise, his people followed. Sponsors!CBS All Access - Visit CBS.com/CULTS to redeem your FREE trial of CBS All Access.Robinhood - Robinhood is giving listeners of Cults a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help you build your portfolio. Sign up at Cults.Robinhood.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Raëlism Pt. 2 - Claude Vorilhon
Jul 31, 2018Tap to summarizeRaël recruited members through his media appearances. The more appearances he made, the more books he sold, and the more followers he got. Controversy over sexual practices at Raelian events crossed the line for some, and drove interest for others. But what would his members do when they learned of his quest to make human clones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Raëlism - Claude Vorilhon
Jul 24, 2018Tap to summarizeWhile on a nature walk in his native France, 27-year old Claude Vorilhon saw a small, alien spacecraft land in front of him. A four foot tall affable humanoid named Yahweh emerged and told Vorilhon to relay the encounter to all mankind — who will be judged for eternity based upon their reaction. But, who would believe him without any proof? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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