And other religion- and cult news items, Sunday, March 23, 2025 From time to time we highlight some of the news items we post to the Religion News Blog timeline at Bluesky. Join us there for more news about religions, cults, spiritual abuse, and related issues. Church of Scientology accused of intimidating UK critics [Also at Archive.Today], Campaigners face online attacks, claims of criminality and complaints to employers. The Church says it’s the victim Shanti Das, The Observer, March 2...| Religion News Blog
UK: Churches warned of 'deceptive cult' linked to South Korea infiltrating congregations Hundreds of British churches, including some of the UK's largest congregations, have been warned against possible infiltration by a group accused of being a "cult" promoting "control and deception". The Church of England has issued a formal alert to almost 500 parishes in London about the activities of the group known as Parachristo. The organisation, a registered charity, runs Bible study courses at an a...| Religion News Blog
Religion and Science: A Clash Between Faith and Reason Religion and Science: A Clash Between Faith and Reason Opinion, Victoria Britton The United States has long championed freedom of religion for all people. This advocacy, central to the American experience today, has historical roots dating back to the country’s foundation. It began in Virginia during the American Revolution. In 1777, Thomas Jefferson, then a state General Assembly member, penned the landmark "Virginia Statute for Establ...| Religion News Blog
Article Removed The December 21, 2011, Court House News article regarding the death of Kyle Brennan previously posted here has been removed due to biased content. We refer you instead to the following resources: About Kyle Brennan [icon name="arrow-right-long" prefix="fas"]Unethical Reporting and Justice Denied: Court House News and Wrongful Death Ruling [icon name="arrow-right-long" prefix="fas"]Scientology and the death of Kyle Brennan: Truth for Kyle Video: Scientology's Suspicious Deaths...| Religion News Blog
The Massachusetts Parole Board has granted so-called “satanic cult” murderer Robin Murphy release from prison just nine weeks after the 61-year-old Fall River woman made her case to be free once again related to the triple murders that occurred in 1979 and 1980. ... The board indicated they based their decision on several factors; addressing her trauma history, victim empathy and addiction issues, and earning her bachelor's degree from Boston University. ... Murphy’s appearance in March...| Religion News Blog
Matthew Meinck, an Australian-born former monk, believes that people retain in their bodies memories of abuse that can be retrieved during intense deep-tissue massage, regressive therapy and gruelling meditation sessions lasting up to two weeks.During long retreats at his property, people became convinced they had been sexually abused by parents, extended families, workmates and - eventually - each other.| Religion News Blog
cults use a method that experts now refer to as coercive control – an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish, or frighten their victim into conforming.| Religion News Blog
Convicted sexual abuser, cult leader and polygamist Daniel Ambash, who was serving a 26-year-sentence in the Ayalon Prison in Ramle, died suddenly on Friday morning, Israel Prison Service (IPS) Spokesperson's Unit announced.| Religion News Blog
