Cults are a hot topic. But, perhaps not surprisingly given the methods of influence they use, they are opaque to the public.

One consequence of such mistaken beliefs is that many people either doubt the influence of destructive cults or misunderstand them. The tragedy of such beliefs is that they can prevent healing ...

"Internet cult" Heaven's Gate is seared in the memory of the '90s public for the fact that 39 members committed suicide wearing matching tracksuits and sneakers, as the Hale-Bopp comet approached ...

Ms Thomas and others were pushing Congress to create an annual Cult Awareness Week to shine a spotlight on these groups’ destructive practices. Dr Hassan posted footage of the meeting to Twitter ...