Cults Daily: Y2K
As society approached the year 2000, there was worry about a Y2K bug that might cripple technology. But there was also fear that cults with doomsday prophecies would do whatever it took to fulfill them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Apr 20208min
Cults Daily: “Sullivan Institute” Saul Newton & Jane Pearce
Today we’re looking at the Sullivan Institute founded by Saul B. Newton and his wife, Dr. Jane Pearce in 1957. It was designed to be an alternative to the traditional nuclear family—part therapy center, part polyamorous commune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Apr 20207min
Cults Daily: “The Holy Rollers” Franz Edmund Creffield
Franz 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
25 Apr 20207min
Cults Daily: “House of Yahweh” Yisrayl Hawkins
Along with his brother Yaaqob, Yisrayl Hawkins founded the House of Yahweh in 1980. They produced their own version of the bible and made numerous predictions that did not come true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Apr 20208min
Cults Daily: “Happy Science” Ryuho Okawa
The three main points in Ryuho Okawa’s teachings are love, enlightenment, and the creation of utopia. But Happy Science is also a political party and they have some strong views about neighboring countries that shape their worldview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Apr 20206min
Cults Daily: “Eastern Lightning” Zhao Weishan
Eastern Lightning preached that Jesus Christ had been reborn and walked the Earth. Founder Zhao Weishan said the woman he was in a relationship with, Yang Xiangbin, was there to save their souls before the world ended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Apr 20208min
Cults Daily: “The Seekers” Dr. Charles Laughead
Dorothy Martin claimed to receive communications from outer space, warning of disastrous loss of life in 1955. Her wild prophecies attracted Dr. Charles Laughead and a small group of followers known as the "Seekers." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Apr 20207min
Cults Daily: “Dami Mission” Lee Jang Rim
He frightened his followers around the world into believing that the Rapture was coming—an apocalypse which would end humanity on October, 28th, 1992. But after that date came and passed, many members of the Dami Mission were left in a different kind of devastating state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Apr 20207min
