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Cults and Secret Societies

Cults and Secret Societies

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Power. Control. Belief.
For centuries, hidden groups have shaped the course of human history from the shadows.

Hosted by Ben Carter, Cults and Secret Societies exposes the rituals, hierarchies, and mindsets of the most mysterious organizations on Earth — from ancient brotherhoods and spiritual movements to modern cults and secret global networks.

Each episode reveals the psychological manipulation, the historical context, and the evidence behind how these groups operate — and how they’ve influenced everything from religion to politics.

We don’t glorify them.
We uncover them.

Because what happens behind closed doors can change the world outside.

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  • Dark Doomsday Prophecy: Unveiling the Terror of Aum Shinrikyo Cult
    Feb 18 2026

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    Dive deep into the chilling history of Japan's infamous Aum Shinrikyo cult, the mastermind behind one of the deadliest acts of domestic terrorism. Led by Shoko Asahara, this death cult drew in an unsuspecting population with promises of spiritual fulfillment and community. Yet beneath the surface, a horrifying reality emerged. Aum Shinrikyo was not simply a religious group but a sophisticated criminal organization with a militarized structure, developing weapons of mass destruction and infiltrating the upper echelons of power.

    Explore Aum Shinrikyo's dangerous doomsday prophecies, its manipulative strategies, and its terrifying global ambitions. Understand how this cult evolved from a spiritual community into a global network of terror, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. This episode serves as a grim reminder of the power of manipulation, the allure of absolute belief, and the devastating consequences of unchecked fear and paranoia.

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    #AumShinrikyo, #DeathCults, #JapaneseHistory, #DoomsdayProphecy, #CultInvestigation

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    28 mins
  • The Church of the Lamb of God: Murder in the Name of Prophecy
    Feb 10 2026
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    The Church of the Lamb of God: Murder in the Name of Prophecy

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    The Church of the Lamb of God case remains one of the most disturbing examples of how religious belief, charismatic authority, and apocalyptic prophecy can intersect with real-world violence. Court records, investigative journalism, and survivor testimony describe a group driven by a rigid belief system in which prophetic interpretation allegedly justified extreme actions. According to documented accounts, internal doctrine and leadership influence played a central role in shaping behavior inside the group.

    In this episode, we examine the publicly available evidence surrounding the case, including reported timelines, legal findings, and expert analysis of cult dynamics. By focusing on verified sources and historical context, this investigation explores how belief systems can escalate into coercion and violence, and why warning signs are often missed until irreversible harm has occurred. The goal is not speculation, but understanding how ideology, isolation, and authority can converge with tragic consequences.

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    #CultsAndControl, #ReligiousExtremism, #TrueCrimeHistory, #SecretSocieties, #PsychologicalManipulation

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    26 mins
  • Off-World Salvation: Cult Leaders Who Claimed the End Was Coming by Spaceship
    Feb 5 2026

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    Throughout the twentieth century, several cult leaders claimed humanity was on the brink of destruction and that salvation would arrive not from heaven, but from the stars. These movements taught followers that extraterrestrial beings would soon evacuate the chosen few, leaving the rest of the world behind. In some cases, believers sold their possessions, severed family ties, and prepared for ascension aboard spacecraft that never came.

    In this episode of Cults and Secret Societies, we investigate off-world salvation cults that blended apocalyptic prophecy with science fiction belief. From leaders who claimed direct contact with alien civilizations to groups convinced that suicide or ritual obedience was required for interstellar rescue, these cases reveal how fear, authority, and cosmic mythology were used to exert absolute control. The promise of escape beyond Earth became a powerful tool, with devastating consequences that continue to echo today.

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    #CultsAndSecretSocieties, #DoomsdayCults, #UFOCults, #ApocalypticBeliefs, #HiddenHistory

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    29 mins
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