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" ... Out of Faith: A Mother, A Sect and A Journey to Freedom by Maria Compton (writing under a pseudonym) will be published in hardback, audio, and e-book on August 15th, 2024."
" ... The author was born and raised in The Plymouth Brethren Christian church believing the end of the world was near. She was married as a teenager to a man she barely knew.
Compton said: 'Writing this memoir has been one of the most difficult yet therapeutic things I've done since I escaped the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. As I immerse myself into the chapters of my life within this strict sect, my hope is for my story to not only illuminate the trauma and sacrifices of breaking free but also to show the empowering journey of finding freedom and embracing my true self.'"
EEW: Tragic Stampede at Bhole Baba's Gathering: Understanding the 'godmen' Phenomenon
"In the small village of Bahadurnagar, India, 85-year-old Ramkumari claimed that a simple pat on the back from preacher Bhole Baba made her kidney stone disappear. Although she offered no proof, such stories of miraculous healings have skyrocketed Baba's following in northern India.
Last week, a massive gathering in a crowded field to hear Bhole Baba speak drew a staggering 250,000 people, resulting in one of the deadliest stampedes in the country's history, reports Reuters.
Born Suraj Pal Singh Jatav, Bhole Baba, which means "Innocent Elder," left his job as a police constable in 2000 to join the ranks of Hindu preachers known as "godmen." These figures are sought after for their supposed miracle cures and spiritual guidance, wielding significant influence and often attracting political attention."
Highbrow: 'Meeting The Beatles in India' Highlights the Fab Four's Encounters With the Maharishi
" ... For any Beatles fan, the documentation of this period is a holy grail. The images and anecdotes captured by Saltzman provide insight into the group's creative process and its eventual culmination in The White Album. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, Saltzman recounts being a firsthand witness to the inception of songs like "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" or "The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill." For any fan (myself included), these moments are awe-inspiring and, in some ways, even comforting to see the beauty unfold. Yet, therein lies the fundamental flaw of the film's storytelling: nostalgia left unchecked.
It is an impossible task to uncover in the span of 800 minutes, let alone the film's runtime of 80 minutes. As a result, Saltzman's retelling of his time there feels nostalgic, almost to the point of blissful ignorance. The film presents a narrative with rose-colored glasses, focusing on the positive reactions of TM and the beliefs of Yogi, while seemingly avoiding the spiritual guru's alleged sexual misconduct. Mia Farrow, briefly mentioned in the documentary as one of the high-profile celebrities studying under Yogi and interacting with the band, has been candid about her experience there. The film spends little of its runtime discussing Farrow's alleged sexual assault at the hands of the spiritual guru, which ultimately is believed to have been a factor in the band's decision to leave Rishikesh."
Duvar: Court of Cassation upholds 8,658-year prison sentence for Islamic televangelist cult leader
"Turkey's Court of Cassation upheld 8,658-year prison sentence given to Islamic televangelist cult leader Adnan Oktar who involved in sexual assult, deprivation of liberty, torture and many more crimes.
The Court of Cassation, Turkey's highest appeal court, on July 10 upheld the 8,658-year prison sentence delivered to notorious cult leader Adnan Oktar.
In November 2023, a local court sentenced Oktar to 8,658 years in prison over the charges of "leadership of a terrorist organization," "sexual abuse," "holding a person against their will," "torture," "interruption of the right to education," and "recording personal data," along with other members of the cult."
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