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4 cult members discuss cults from around the world while building their own cult one belief at a time. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenicecult/support
Daniel David Palmer was the founder of chiropractic. Palmer was born in Pickering Township, Canada West, but emigrated to the United States in 1865. He was also an avid proponent of pseudoscientific alternative medicine such as magnetic healing. Palmer opposed anything he thought to be associated with mainstream medicine such as vaccination.
The Good:
- Learning From Teachers
- Can Feel Good
The Bad:
- Cure All Belief
- Never Ending
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- The Nice Cult Cleric
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiropractic
Dan Carlin.com: https://www.palmer.edu/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
The Anabaptists originated in the 1520s in Europe at the time of the Christian Reformation. Based on their reading of New Testament Scriptures, they believed that water baptism, a sign of membership in the Christian faith, should be reserved only for adults who could make their own decisions in matters of faith.
The Good:
- Spanking Nuns
- Practice Good Until Someone Got a Direct Line to God
The Bad:
- Cannibalism
- Forced Polygamy
- Unwilling to Broker a Deal
- Starvation
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Cult Cook Book
Anabaptist: anabaptistdisabilitiesnetwork.org
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org
Dan Carlin.com: https://www.dancarlin.com/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
This is Nathans favorite UFO cult. Share International describes the group as: "A worldwide network of individuals... whose purpose is to make known the fact that Maitreya ― the World Teacher for the coming age ― and his group, the Masters of Wisdom, are now among us.
The Good:
- Solving World Hunger
- Healing The World From Polution
The Bad:
- Gunnar Does not like it
- No Sacrifice
- Not The Best Guidance
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Make The Nice Cult your Tribe!
Share International: https://share-international.org/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Share
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
This one will blow your mind. The French revolution was nuts. We introduce Tator from The Church of the Benevolent Waffle.
The Good:
- Spanking Nuns
- The Guillotine if used correctly
The Bad:
- Over 100 Beheadings a Day
- Giving Money to The USA
- Reason Without Checks And Balances
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- July 2nd Wafflelution!
Oxygen.com: https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults
The Collector: https://www.thecollector.com/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult_of_Reason
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Etsy: The Church of The BenWaffle
X: BenWaffle
Ryan was the leader of a small, racist, anti-government group that occupied a compound near Rulo, Nebraska in the early 1980s. The group had loose ties to the Posse Comitatus, with links to the Christian Identity movement
The Good:
- Farms
The Bad:
- Torture
- Murder
- Goat Molesting
- Muscle Testing
- Everything
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Muscle Test Gunnar
Oxygen.com: https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults
New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_W._Ryan
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Her present day following was first reported in Mexico by American anthropologists in the 1940s and was an occult practice until the early 2000s. Most prayers and other rituals have been traditionally performed privately at home
The Good:
- Saint That is More Than a One Trick horse
The Bad:
- Drug Running
- Associated With The Undesired Elements of Society
- Nathan is The Devils Advocate
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Raili is The Nice Cult Hag
- Purple Candles
- Love Spells
JSTOR Daily: https://daily.jstor.org/who-is-santa-muerte/
New York Times: https://hemisphericinstitute.org/es
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Muerte
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
A new religious movement founded in Japan on 6 October 1986 by former Wall Street trader Ryuho Okawa, whose followers regarded him as the incarnation of a supreme being from Venus. Happy Science has been described as a cult.
The Good:
- Following Dreams
- Prolific
The Bad:
- Calling Yourself God
- Channeling
- Brings Out The ADD in us All
- Spiritual Vaccine For Covid - $400
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Judihpox means - The crust that forms on the mouth while playing video games fore hours. The endorsement given by The Nice Cult
- The Nice Cult will be asking other cults to debate
- Chuck Norris added to the Majesterium Collecti
Happy Science: https://happy-science.org/en/
New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Science
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
As a pharaoh, Akhenaten is noted for abandoning Egypt's traditional polytheism and introducing Atenism, or worship centered around Aten.
The Good:
- Monotheism is Good For Remembering Gods Name
- Consolidating power
- Smaller Stones Build Cities Faster
- Would Make a Good Porno
The Bad:
- Incest
- Set Yourself up as All Powerful
- All Blame Focused on One Person
- Destroying History
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- A New Word Judihpox
- Gunnar is no longer allowed to say Tom Cruise. He is now known as He Who Must Not Be Named
Britannica:https://www.britannica.com/biography
History Extra: https://www.historyextra.com
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akhenaten
WWE: https://www.wwe.com/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Nathan is off his rocker if he thinks this is a cult. Please let us know what you think by going to thenicecult.com
The Good:
- Entertainment
- Amazing Athletes
The Bad:
- Stomping with every punch
- People think that it is real
- Can die doing moves incorrectly
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- We have taken on Wrestling names:
- Gunnar - Spit Shine
- Thor - The Hammer Throwing Mother F-er
- Nathan - Write in and let us know what you thing his name should be
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wwe/
Studio C: https://youtu.be/4uay
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWE
WWE: https://www.wwe.com/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Best described as a cross between D&D and fundamental Mormon sects.
The Good:
- DND
- Saved Provo
- Imagination
The Bad:
- Child Brides
- Flat Earth
- Crazy Beliefs
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Listeners will write in a decision that we will roll for the outcome
Sources:
KUTV: https://kutv.com/news/
New Religious Movement: https://newreligiousmovements
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
We have an insider into the MLM world.
The Good:
- Trying to help people
- Have some good Products
- Lottery Affect
The Bad:
- Lottery Affect
- Price
- Cure All Statements
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Becoming a Nice Cult member will not allow you to join any MLM organization
Sources:
Nathan
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Is the Woke movement a cult?
The Good:
- Social justice is a good thing
- The value of human beings is a good thing
The Bad:
- Looking at History with modern morals
- Cancel culture
- Buzz words
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- George Washington is added to the Magesterium Collecti
- The Nice Cult members pronoun is "Nice"
Sources:
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Learn more about the Queen of Canada, who was declared such by the king of the United States
The Good:
- Saved us From WW3
- Caravaning
- Printing Money
The Bad:
- Getting Rid of Monarchy
- Believing in something
- Optimistic
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Calling and Election made sure
- Church and Government
- Wanting all laws to follow only the Bible sources
NewReligiousMovements: https://newreligiousmovements.org
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Monarchists
Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/event/Fifth-Monarchy
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Bryan Johnson is on the quest to become the youngest old person in the world.
The Good:
- Being Healthy
- Open Source
The Bad:
- Not Balanced
- Too Focused
- The Start of a cult
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Cult Watch List
Sources:
BryanJohnson.com: https://www.bryanjohnson.com/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Johnson
Time: https://time.com/6315607/bryan-johnsons-quest
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Learn more about the Queen of Canada, who was declared such by the king of the United States
The Good:
- Saved us From WW3
- Caravaning
- Printing Money
The Bad:
- Printing Money
- Promotes Murder
- Threatening Death
- Not Contributing to Society
- UFO Tech For Healing
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Printing Money For The Nice Cult Live Show
Sources:
CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romana_Didulo
BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66930536
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Those who study the church claim it shares many similarities with other Korean cults. There is a belief of absolute obedience to the religious leader, a group-specific interpretation of the Bible, and teaching of the imminent coming of Jesus Christ, with a provision of the place for the final shelter.
The Good:
- Fiji
- Water
The Bad:
- Beatings
- The Slap
- Passport Taking
- ...
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- We are taking on a safe word
Sources:
The Daily Beast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/grace-road-
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Road_Church
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Jarno Sebastian Elg is a Finnish satanist, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering a 23-year-old man, who was not named, eating some of the body parts and instigating others to participate in a ritual that included torturing the victim and listening to heavy-metal music on November 21, 1998 in Hyvinkää.
The Good:
- Nothing
The Bad:
- Everything
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Nothing
Sources:
Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.E/e/elg-jarno
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarno_Elg
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Who is this Santa Claus really...?
The Good:
- Gatherings of Friends
- Giving Presents
- Receiving Presents
The Bad:
- Santa
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Give yourself a gift from Renaldo instead of Santa Clause
Sources:
Vice: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/the-story-of-santa
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Dive into the mysteries of life through practical tools to accelerate positive change and self-discovery. Gain clarity and forward movement to breakthrough ...
The Good:
- Orgy Magic
- Saving The World
The Bad:
- Orgy Magic
- Unwilling Sexual Pressure
- Buried alive
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Yearly Erotic Retreat
Sources:
Vice: https://www.vice.com/en/article/k78ay3/
Modern Mystery: https://modernmysteryschoolint.com/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Malagasymythology is rooted in oral history and has been transmitted by storytelling (angano, "story"), notably the Andriambahoaka epic, including the Ibonia cycle. At least 6% of Madagascar are adherents of the religion, which is known as Fomba Gasy
The Good:
- The Hag
The Bad:
- Grain to Children Ration
- Cartoons Are Bad Teachers
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- We need a Nice Cult Hag. Email bishop@thenicecult.com to apply.
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malagasy_mythology
Learn Malagasy: https://www.learnmalagasy.online/learn
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Gibson arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in 1861, and founded a colony among members of the LDS Church who were already in the islands. He purchased land on the island of Lanai with funds from the colony in his own name...
The Good:
- Hawaii
- Sandwiches
- Tomato soup
- Going Rogue
The Bad:
- Gentleman Manipulator
- Taking land
- Lies Lies Lies
- Building a House of cards
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- The Nice Cult Service that creates tittles
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_M._Gibson
History.churchofjesuschrist. : https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Pastor Kevin Smith, Leader of Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries, Jamaica, a Cult Church...
The Good:
- Creative Fees
- Nice Estate
The Bad:
- Sex abuse
- Murder
- Control over bathroom privileges
- Religion should be more than a one trick pony
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- The Nice Cult Service that creates tittles
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamas
Cult Education: https://culteducation.com/
Radio Jamaica: https://radiojamaicanewsonline.com
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
In 1987, after the outbreak of the First Intifada against Israel, Hamas was founded by Palestinian imam and activist Ahmed Yassin. It emerged out of his Mujama al-Islamiya, which had been established in Gaza in 1973 as an Islamic charity involved with the Egypt-based Muslim Brotherhood.[21] Hamas became increasingly involved in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict by the late 1990s
The Good:
- Tunnels
- Hummus
The Bad:
- Human Shields
- Terrorism
- Money Towards Rockets Not to Better Life
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Hummus
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamas
DNI: https://www.dni.gov/nctc/groups/hamas.html
US DT: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1816
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
The travelling evangelist, Neville Cooper, originating as the Springbank Christian Community, the group established a settlement called Gloriavale in the South Island's West Coast Region during the 1990s. Gloriavale Christian Community became a self-sufficient community with its own school and various agricultural, tourism, and transportation businesses including a short-lived airline called Air West Coast.
The Good:
- Self Sufficiencyn
- Big Family
The Bad:
- Women Suppression
- Abuse
- Total Control
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- New Names For Thor, Nathan, And Gunnar
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
NBC: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-02/
Vice: https://www.vice.com/en/article
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Umbanda is a religion that emerged in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the 1920s. Deriving largely from Spiritism, it also combines elements from Afro-Brazilian traditions like Candomblé as well as Roman Catholicism. There is no central authority in control of Umbanda, which is organized around autonomous places of worship termed centros or terreiros, and is broadly divided between White Umbanda, which is closer to Spiritism, and Africanized Umbanda, which is closer to Candomblé.
The Good:
- Any Excuse to Have a Chicken Dinner
- No Killing...
- Home Grown Religion
The Bad:
- Channeling
- Multicultural
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- November 2nd Chicken Dinner Day
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbanda
Learn Religions: https://www.learnreligions.com/umbanda
Britannica.com: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Umbanda
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
On Sept. 11, 1857, a Mormon militia in southern Utah seized a wagon train from Arkansas and brutally murdered 120 people. The "Mountain Meadows Massacre" still troubles the descendants of both the attackers and victims.
The Good:
- -
The Bad:
- Communication
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- In The Mouth of Two or Three Bananas...
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org
PBS.org: https://www.pbs.org
NPR:
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Miller is seen in a viral video choking and throwing an unnamed woman to the ground at a bar in Reykjavik, Iceland, saying, “Oh, you wanna fight?...
The Good:
- Iceland
- Hot Springs
- Awesome Names
The Bad:
- Abuse
- Grooming Underage
- Drugs
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
Sources:
Rollingstone.com: https://www.rollingstone.com
Esquire: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Göbekli Tepe is one of the world’s most significant, yet mysterious, archaeological sites. Between the tenth and eighth millennia B.C., people there erected a series of massive stone circles where groups gathered for religious or social purposes.
The Good:
- Honor Father And Mother
- Great Work Ethic
- Amazing Stone Tool Works
The Bad:
- To Much Work
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Enjoy the harvest
Sources:
Archaeology.org: https://www.archaeology.org/issues
Popsci.com: https://www.popsci.com/neolithic-skull-cult/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Dimas was the cult leader of a ritual group, Padepokan Dimas Kanjeng Taat Pribadi, in Probolinggo, East Java, who claims to have the ability to multiply banknotes. His supposed mystical power attracted hundreds, if not thousands, of supporters, who regularly gathered at his secluded residence.
The Good:
- Game Show Inspired
The Bad:
- Murder
- Bad Magic
- Stealing From Impoverished
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Next Live Show will have a Deal or No Deal aspect
Sources:
CNA: https://www.channelnewsasia.com
The Jakarta Post: https://www.thejakartapost.com/
The Indonesia Expat: https://indonesiaexpat.id
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
The cult, known as “The New Light of God”, is made up of indigenous people who claim to be chosen by God to sacrifice non-believers, even if the heretics are members of the own families, according to residents in El Terron, Panama.
The Good:
- Jesus on a Motercycle
- Family
The Bad:
- Murder
- Torture
- Goat Sacrifice
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- A Yearly Birch Branch Beating in The Sauna
Sources:
The Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk
The Daily Beast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/
The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Ruby Franke from 8 Passengers and ConneXions’ founder, Jodi Hildebrandt, are arrested over child abuse charges.
The Good:
- Inspired to be better parents now
- Inspired coffee table book
The Bad:
- Bad parenting
- Starving children
- Duct Tape Parenting
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Maybe a coffee table book
- Never record committing a crime
Sources:
Hitc.com: https://www.hitc.com/
YouTube: Youtube.com
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Eleven murders over a period of four years sent shockwaves through the Krugersdorp community and made headlines nationwide. Listen in as we discuss the details.
The Good:
- Cookies
- Stories
- Being The Center of Attention
The Bad:
- Murder
- Giving Satanists a Bad Name
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Story Corner ( Every week in season 6 we will have a story for our listeners)
Sources:
BridgesOverdrive.com: https://bridges.overdrive.com/
DSTV.com: https://www.dstv.com/m-net/en-za/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Eligo Lee Bishop, otherwise known as Nature Boy, the top of the religion known as “Carbon Nation” ... Listen to find out more.
The Good:
- The 3 Ns Nature, Nudity, and Niceness
- The sun might be good for fighting MS
The Bad:
- To much sun
- Having a belt as a nudist
- The Stink
- Rape
- Forcing
- Keeping someone up by talking
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Clean the Bermuda Triangle of your body daily
Sources:
Thedailybeast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/carbon-nation
11alive.com: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/trials/natureboy
Dailymail.co: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10729109/Cult-
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Opus Dei, formally known as the Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei, is an institution of the Catholic Church, whose members seek to implement Christian ideals in their occupations and in general society.
The Good:
- Stories
- Anacondas
- Court of Vikings
The Bad:
- Courts
- Vikings WIth Horned Helms
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Pilgrimage to G Mountain
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opus_Dei
Opusdei.org: https://opusdei.org/en-us/
Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Opus-Dei
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
María Lionza is the central figure in one of the most widespread new religious movements in Venezuela. The cult of María Lionza began in the 20th century as a blend of African, indigenous and Catholic beliefs.
The Good:
- Stories
- Anacondas
- Court of Vikings
The Bad:
- Courts
- Vikings WIth Horned Helms
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Pilgrimage to G Mountain
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/María_Lionza
Aljazeera.com: https: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2011/11/18/the-cult-of-maria-lionza
The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2019/oct/16/sorte-
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Thor brings us down the life of a carnie. We learn never to brag about killing someone.
The Good:
- Travel
- Climbing Ladders
- Farris Wheels
The Bad:
- Murder
- Carnies
- Arbys
- Blackmail
- No Remorse
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Bring Arbys to a Carnie whenever you go to a carnival
Sources:
Killerqueenblog.com: https://thekillerqueenblog.com/the-carnival-cult-murder/
Art19.com: https://art19.com/shows/morbid-a-true-crime-podcast/episodes/7c423ee5-e824-43a9-bb27-d707f97ca8ae
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
August Engelhardt wrote a book called A Carefree Future (Eine Sorgenfreie Zukunft) in 1898, which described a colony of fruit and vegetable eaters, specifically cocoivores (coconut eaters) he was founding in the then Bismarck Archipelago (now Papua New Guinea) in the South Pacific, a place known for its headhunters. After graduating from Erlangen University in physics and chemistry, he conducted an 18-year experiment on Kabakon island, living a natural life on coconuts. However, in the writings of Engelhardt's contemporary Arnold Ehret, a pioneer of Vitalism, the lack of transition diet contributed to his weakened vitality.
The Good:
- Coconuts
- Beach
- Sun
- Coconut Island
The Bad:
- Coconuts
- Only eating Coconuts
- Diet of Only Coconuts
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Coconut Communion to be observed
- Coconut Lube
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Engelhardt
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode has details of sex trafficking of minors. This is not a funny episode.
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Protect Children
- National Human Trafficking Hot Line Number: 888-373-7888
Sources:
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Frederick Philip Lenz III, also known as Zen Master Rama and Atmananda was an American author, software designer, record producer, and spiritual leader. He founded what he termed "American Buddhism", which incorporated the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, Zen, Vedanta, Mysticism, and New Age ideas.
The Good:
- Martial Arts
- Meditation
- Music
- Art
The Bad:
- Mental, physical, emotional and sexual abuse
- Suicide
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Making a martial arts video
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Lenz
zenmasterrama.com: https://www.zenmasterrama.com
Ramameditationsociety.org : https://www.ramameditationsociety.org/set/zen-tapes-talkset/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
This cult makes Gunnar look like he is a good father. It just might do the same for you.
The Good:
- Giving Children a Home
- Yoga
The Bad:
- Child Abuse
- Water Boarding
- Just About Everything
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Bobbing For Apples
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Family_(Australian_New_Age_group)
BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-48632887
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
All Gunnar can think of is sex during this cult. Find out why.
The Good:
- Inventions
- School
- Singing
- Not Forcing Individuals to Stay
The Bad:
- No Sex
- Lack of Companionship
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Eric Bjarnson is going to teach how to learn languages
Sources:
Pbs.org: https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-shakers/about-the-shakers/
LearnReligions.com: https://www.learnreligions.com/the-shakers-4693219
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakers
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
This episode we talk about several cults that are hitting headlines.
The Good:
- N/A
The Bad:
- N/A
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- N/A
Sources:
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
This AI cult is preparing for the takeover. Thor seems to have found out the secret of how to survive.
The Good:
- Being Prepared
The Bad:
- AI Takeover
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- From last weeks episode, we take on deciding a date of when Renaldo will come and have added a cake and cornflakes to the occasion.
- We take adding AI Renaldo to our website.
Sources:
Thetanoir.com: https://thetanoir.com
The Vice: https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3meny/artificial-intelligence-cult-tech-chatgpt
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Thor brings us down the road of one of the biggest apocalyptic cults in history. He also tells us how good he is in bed, which surprises us all.
The Good:
- Being Prepared
The Bad:
- Predicting The Apocalypse Multiple Times
- 62 Pages to Explain One Verse of Scripture
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- This one is up to our listeners
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millerism
Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Miller
Christianity.com: https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/what-know-minister-william-miller.html
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Please join us on a journey through channeling. Let us know if this is a cult by going to thenicecult.com and clicking on the weekly question
The Good:
- Changes Gunnars Point of View on Channeling... Slightly
- Gwen Wrote a Book
- Overcoming Fears
The Bad:
- Channeling
- Following Blindly
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Play is The Way
Sources:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/254306240415008/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=254340623744903
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
The only way to get through this starvation cult is to listen to what The Nice Cult has to say. It is another rough one.
The Good:
- 800 Acres of Land
The Bad:
- Killing Children
- Starvation
- Hypocrite
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Trojan Goat
- Rounding Down For Renaldo
Sources:
BBC.com: https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/c976ezjvvn9o
Blackwallstimes: https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2023/04/26/good-news-international-church-cult-at-fault-for-89-kenyan-deaths/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
This Cult has it all, drugs, acid rain, jail breaks, running for office, and much much more.
The Good:
- Giving Back Stolen Goods
- Peaceful
- Drugs (When Used Properly)
The Bad:
- Breaking Out of Prison
- Free Drugs
- Acid Rain
- Overdosing
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Candy Cannon at 4th of July Parade.
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Brotherhood_of_Eternal_Love
BBC.com: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20170112-the-lsd-cult-that-terrified-america
LATimes: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-mar-24-la-et-book24-2010mar24-story.html
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
The best name for a cult.... but is it the best cult to be a part of? Find out as we explore this cult from mainland China with a woman claiming to be Christ.
The Good:
- Thriving in China
- Their Name "Eastern Lightning"
- Second Coming as a Woman
The Bad:
- Beating
- Forcing Information
- Claiming to be Christ
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Renaldos 1st Commandment - Be Nicer
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Lightning
CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2014/06/06/world/asia/china-eastern-lightning-killing/index.html
Got Questions: https://www.gotquestions.org/Church-of-Almighty-God.html
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
We continue our interview with Bill and Eve about their experience joining and then leaving a fundamentalist cult.
The Good:
- Unity
- Diet
The Bad:
- White Supremacy
- White Supremacy
- White Supremacy
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Renaldo Day (TBD)
- Slip And Slide on Renaldo Day
- Renaldo Has 7 Grandfathers
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creativity_(religion)
SPLcenter: https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/creativity-movement-0
ADL.org: https://www.adl.org/resources/profile/creativity-movement-formerly-world-church-creator
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
We continue our interview with Bill and Eve about their experience joining and then leaving a fundamentalist cult.
The Good:
- Fruits
Gifts
Growth in Finding God
Reuniting of Family after Exoduse
Recovering From Hardships
- Fruits
- Gifts
- Growth in Finding God
- Reuniting of Family After The Exodos
- Recovering From Hardships
The Bad:
- Self-righteousness
- Seeing How Low The Human Spirit Can go
- Self Centered Leader
- Actions Are Far From God
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Question the nice cult (Especially Gunnar)
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Righteous_Branch_of_the_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
We Interview Bill and Eve about their experience joining and then leaving a fundamentalist cult.
The Good:
- TBD
The Bad:
- TBD
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Nothing Yet.
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Righteous_Branch_of_the_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
We discuss if the ancient oracle Pythia is a cult....
The Good:
- Great Business Model
- Old Women Giving Advice
- First Influencer
- Six Pack Buns
The Bad:
- Vague
- Not Much Protection
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Six Pack Buns
Sources:
World History: https://www.worldhistory.org/Pythia/
The Conversation: https://theconversation.com
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythia
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
A Czech and Slovak UFO religion founded in the 1990s and centered on Ivo A. Benda. Their belief system is based upon the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations communicating with Benda and other contactees since October 1997 telepathically
The Good:
- Freehand Writing
- Good Imagination
- Website so Bad it is Good
- Symposium of Love
The Bad:
- Vibrations
- Thor Using Dad Jokes
- No Talk of End of World
- Gunnar is Destroying The Earth
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Renaldo is a Time Lord
Sources:
Universepeople.com: http://www.universe-people.com/english/default_en.htm
YouTube: https://youtu.be/kzsJ7wR0p6s
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universe_People
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
The Kim Family...
The Good:
- Playing Countries Against Each Other
- Self Reliance
- Great Stories
- Propaganda
The Bad:
- Propaganda
- Comfort Girls
- Uniforms
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Propaganda Videos
- Jane Goodall added to the Magesterium Collecti
Sources:
Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/place/North-Korea
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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We go to South Korea to find Jesus who is now in his 90s.
The Good:
- Tests
- Recruitment Process
- Bible Interpretations
The Bad:
- Tests
- Control
- Thor Maxed Out Credit Cards
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Jimmy Carter added to the Magisterium Collecti
- Special segment (Prophecies of Renaldo)
Sources:
Shincheonji.org: https://shincheonji-usa.org
Abc.net: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-02/south-koreas-secretive-religious-sect/100101810
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shincheonji_Church_of_Jesus
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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Nathan tries to convince us that Crypto is a cult... Let us know if you agree.
The Good:
- Block Chain is super secure
- No Regulations
The Bad:
- No Regulations
- North Korea will loose its main source of income
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Nice Cult Crypto "Goat Crypto"
- Buy Crypto
Sources:
Robinhood.com: https://robinhood.com/us/en/about/crypto/
Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cryptocurrency.asp
Forbs: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/cryptocurrency/what-is-cryptocurrency/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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The Good:
- Self Help
- Education
The Bad:
- Power Trips
- Perfection
- Prostitution
- Manipulation
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Tom Hanks inducted into the Majesterium Collecti.
- Scholarship "Giving away free Nice Cult Membership to someone who has left another cult"
Sources:
Vanity Fair: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/02/larry-ray-sarah-lawrence-sex-cult
Time.com: https://time.com/6254475/stolen-youth-sarah-lawrence-cult-documentary/
People.com: https://people.com/crime/sarah-lawrence-sex-cult-10-years-how-i-escaped-mental-physical-abuse/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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The Sullivan Institute Was A Psychotherapy Cult Based In New York's West Side That Demonized Nuclear Families.
The Good:
- Arts
- Not much good with this one
The Bad:
- The beatings
- Lack of children
- Lack of Growth
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- The Summer of The Nice Cult Revolution.
Sources:
Ranker.com: https://www.ranker.com/list/saul-b-newton-sullivan-institute-cult/jodi-smith
Gathamist.com: https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/inside-the-rise-fall-of-a-1970s-upper-west-side-cult
NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/1988/06/03/nyregion/custody-case-lifts-veil-on-a-psychotherapy-cult.html
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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The Nice Cult has a fundraiser, Thor give a parable, and The Nice Cult discuss the gospel of Prosperity.
The Good:
- Bringing The Gospel to Those Stuck at Home
- War on Covid 19
The Bad:
- Taking Advantage
- Self Serving
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- The Nice Cult askes Its followers to buy them an ultralight
Sources:
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsGbk820O_Y&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2s0nB2VPvs&t=100s
The Tithing Hoax: https://thetithinghoax.com/who-started-the-prosperity.
End Times Messages: https://endtimesmessages.com/prosperity-gospel-preacher/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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Chen Tao was a UFO religion that originated in Taiwan. It was founded by Hon-Ming Chen (born 1955), who first associated it with UFOs and later had the group misrepresented as a New Age UFO cult.
The Good:
- Cowboy Hats
- Belt Buckles
- 3 Souls
- Leader Willing to Take Responsibility
The Bad:
- End of World Date Twice
- Poor Translations
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- The Nice Cult Will be preventing the Apocalypse one episode at a time.
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_Tao_(UFO_religion)
Tapatalk: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/cultbustersgalactica/chen-tao-true-way-god-s-salvation-cult-t701.html
Sfgate: https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/revelations-podcast-explores-fellowship-of-friends-16565228.php
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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This Live Show The Nice Cult gains a Knight, a goat is spared and there is a lot of laughter.
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Billions of people are zombies. Lori & Chad have a string of deaths and disappearances that seem to have caught up with them. This one triggers Gunnar.
The Good:
- Not Many Followers
The Bad:
- Views on half of humanity being zombies making okay to kill them
- Murders of children
- Lack of empathy
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- The Nice Cult has decided that sometimes it is okay to put people in jail
- The Nice Cult askes its members to come up with a name for themselves (like Swifties)
Sources:
CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/25/us/chad-daybell-lori-vallow-murder-charges/index.html
Deseret.com: https://www.deseret.com/2022/11/16/23462499/lori-vallow-trial-chad-daybell-trial
CBS: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/missing-idaho-kids-jj-vallow-tylee-ryan-lori-daybell-details-investigation-48-hours/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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The Fellowship of Friends, also known as Living Presence and the Fourth Way School, is a new religious organization which is non-denominational. It has been labelled by critics, ex-members, and some academics as a cult.
The Good:
- Supporting The Arts
- Great Recruitment Plan
- Attempting World Records
The Bad:
- Sexual Exploits
- Hypocrisy
- Total Control
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- We Bring Jet Li, into the Majesterium Collecti
- The Nice Cult is going to attempt a world record.... maybe in predicting the apocalypse
- The Nice Cult Voucher Booklet
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fellowship_of_Friends
Fellowship of Friends: https://fellowshipoffriends.com/
Sfgate: https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/revelations-podcast-explores-fellowship-of-friends-16565228.php
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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Gunnar brings the case that the Demarcate and Republican parties are cults.... There was no one who did not agree. Listen and decide for yourself.
The Good:
- Money Maker
- Good at Controlling information
- Proven system of manipulation
The Bad:
- Score extremely high on the BITE model
- They are focused on power and not solving problems
- Fear based propoganda
- False information
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- We Bring Natalie Gochnour, into the Majesterium Collecti
- We are starting The Nice Cult Party with a goat as the mascot
Sources:
Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Democratic-Republican-Party
Both Sides of The Aisle: https://kcpw.org/show/both-sides-of-the-aisle/
usembassy.org: https://dk.usembassy.gov/da/youth-education-da/the-american-political-system/history-of-the-democratic-and-republican-parties/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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The Aetherius Society is a new religious movement founded by George King in the mid-1950s[1][2][3] as the result of what King claimed were contacts with extraterrestrial intelligences, to whom he referred as "Cosmic Masters".
The Good:
- Not Materialistic
- A Very Nice Cult
The Bad:
- All religions incorperated
- Gunnar does not like it
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- You can be a member of The Nice Cult while still practicing other religions
- New title The Master at Arms - Protector of psychic shenanigan's
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aetherius_Society
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDAKJNA7R2k&t=343s
Aetherius Society: https://www.aetherius.org
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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At the height of his popularity in the 1980s, his telecast was transmitted to in excess of 3,000 stations and cable systems each week. His “crusades” enabled him to travel throughout the contiguous United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, and South America.
The Good:
- Timing
- Singing
- Supportive Spouse
The Bad:
- Drugs
- Hypocrisy
- Driving the wrong way while on drugs and having a prostitute in your car
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Time on a radio station
- $100 for ten minutes of lip service with Gunnar
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Swaggart
Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jimmy-Swaggart
Jimmy Swaggart Ministries: https://www.jsm.org/jimmy-swaggart
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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Worldwide Church of God, Adventist church founded in 1933 as the Radio Church of God by Herbert W. Armstrong (1892–1986), an American newspaper advertising designer. Until the mid-1990s the church taught a non-Trinitarian theology, held Saturday worship services, and preached the imminent return of Jesus Christ.
The Good:
- Following Wives Admonishes
- Following God
- Radio Spots
The Bad:
- Following Wives Admonishes
- 10% for leader of cult
- Incest
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- We are becoming The Diet Cult
- Advent Calendar
- Admonished Everyone to be 10% Nicer
Sources:
RCG.org: https://rcg.org/landing/inside_rcg.html?
Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Worldwide-Church-of-God
Exit Support Network: https://exitsupportnetwork.com/worldwide-church-of-god-history/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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It is often called the "foot reading cult", because its founder, Hogen Fukunaga, claimed he could make a diagnosis by examining people's feet. He founded the group in 1987 after an alleged spiritual event where he claimed to have realized he was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ and the Buddha. The group at one time claimed 30,000 members. However, Fukunaga charged $900 for the foot readings and a suspicion arose that he used the money to benefit himself. He was accused of swindling money from housewives and had to pay over a million dollars in damages.[2]
The Good:
- Foot Readings
- Celebrities'
The Bad:
- Rigorous Induction Ceremony
- Lying
- Bullying
- Lots of money coerced
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- The Final Survivor ( Cult leader Death Match)
- Scrolls that have messages that can absolve sin
- Trinkets that prevents family curses
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho_No_Hana
BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3029183.stm
The Japan Times: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2005/07/16/national/honohana-foot-cult-guru-gets-12-years-for-fraud/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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Apocalyptic Gadgetology includes faith in prophecy and revelation. Followers of this current believe in the end of the world and salvation at the behest of the Lightbringer. This is a fun one.
The Good:
- Imagination
- Dancing
- Rule against sexualizing cartoons
- Good Intentions
The Bad:
- Cartoon Deity
- Not a powerful Deity
- Only in Russia
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- Fanatical Humility
Sources:
Medium.com: https://medium.com/@thefandome/gadget-hackwrench-religion-or-how-a-fandom-reborn-into-a-cult-c66050342d64
United Squid: https://unitedsquid.com/why-are-russian-cult-followers-worshipping-gadget-hackwrench/
Fodors.com: https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/arson-blood-rituals-and-disney-characters-around-the-world-in-10-cults
The Rescue Rangers Cola Cult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YjebD-Hw8I&t=292s
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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The Amazonian town of Altamira received a sudden increase of reports of missing children. Not having clear clues about the disappearances, the authorities couldn’t do anything about it. The reports rose to 19 missing children from 8 to 13 years old, with no trace or a clue to find them. By that time the bodies of five children were found dead with signs of torture and castration. It was determined that these murders were connected to the medical guild because the castrations seemed to be made by a medical expert. The plot thickens...
The Good:
- No goats were harmed in this cult
- Website
The Bad:
- Website
- Castration
- Child Murders
- All children are a negative energy especially those boarn in 1981 and after
- Abandonment of children
- Violated Rule #1 - (Date given for the end of the world)
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- The Nice Cult takes on Alien Obduction Insurance
- The Nice Cult adds a wallet card with information on what you do or do not consent to when abducted (like a donner card)
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altamira_child_emasculations
Culturalcolectiva: https://culturacolectiva.com/history/superior-universal-alignment-ufo-cult-murders/
Cult Education: https://www.culteducation.com/group/1169-superior-universal-alignment.html
The Cult Site: https://en.lineamiento.com.ar
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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James Orsen Bakker is an American televangelist and convicted fraudster. Between 1974 and 1987, Bakker hosted the television program The PTL Club and its cable television platform, the PTL... The Nice cult starts a pledge program in honor of all televangelists.
The Good:
- Puppet shows
- Amusement park
- Make people feel good
The Bad:
- No transparency
- Miss appropriation of founds
- Infidelity
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- This week The Nice Cult decides to take the leap and become a religion on paper and not just in the hearts of its members
- Thor will build a giant swing on his property
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Bakker
Jim Bakker Show: https://jimbakkershow.com
NY Post: https://nypost.com/2021/06/24/televangelist-jim-bakker-to-pay-156k-for-false-covid-19-cure-claims/
Upside Down Creative Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jywSm7Lug4k&t=22s
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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Ryan Crafts joins The Nice Cult to discuss The Freedomite movement. This movement consists of a split-off of the Doukhobors, a community of Spiritual Christians who had emigrated from Russia to Canada in the late 1800s. The Freedomite movement first appeared in 1902 in Saskatchewan, and later in the Kootenay and Boundary Districts of British Columbia.
The Good:
- So committed that they would burn their own house down just to prove a point.
- Ideal of community and self sufficiency are good.
- Nude Protesting.
The Bad:
- So committed that they would burn their own house down just to prove a point.
- Burning money
- Nude Protesting.
- Bombs
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- This week The Nice Cult takes on building a tutorial on how to create a cult... while in the nude.
- We also add a new title to all who listen to our podcast... "Renaldites"
- Culinary Crafts catering is offering a discount to anyone who uses the phrase "Renaldo sent me" for Their Nice Cult wedding. (Discount may vary)
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedomites
Doukhobor: https://doukhobor.org/the-origin-of-the-freedomite-movement/
Thrillist: https://www.thrillist.com/culture/the-10-craziest-cults-you-ve-never-heard-of-obscure-religious-sects-and-societies
Culinary Crafts: https://www.culinarycrafts.com
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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Nate Pyfer and Jason Lloyd from the Weekly Deep Dive podcast join us as we cover Monty Python And The Holy Grail and how it relates to Christianity. We are all over the place like a holy hand grenade in this episode.
This film has effected much of comedy and as such we could not pass up the opportunity to discuss it. Holy Grail was selected as the second-best comedy of all time in the ABC special Best in Film: The Greatest Movies of Our Time. and viewers in a Channel 4 poll placed it sixth.
The Good:
- This showed us how much we have in common with the cults we defame
- A good laugh
The Bad:
- Child sacrifice
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- The Nice Cult takes on the ark of the covenant. We will carry an ark in the next 4th of July parade.
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python
Weekly Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weekly-deep-dive/id1548181357
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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The Order of the Solar Temple (French: Ordre du Temple solaire, OTS) and the International Chivalric Organization of the Solar Tradition, or simply The Solar Temple, is a cult and religious sect[1] that claims to be based upon the ideals of the Knights Templar. OTS was founded by Joseph di Mambro and Luc Jouret in 1984 in Geneva, as l'Ordre International Chevaleresque de Tradition Solaire (OICTS), and later it was renamed Ordre du Temple Solaire. It is associated with a series of murders and mass suicides that claimed several dozen lives in France, Switzerland, and Canada in 1994 and 1995.[2]
The Good:
- Great lightshow.
- Very committed followers.
The Bad:
- Suicide
- Murders
- Picking a Anti-Christ who is under 6 months old.
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- The Nice Cult takes on Knighting Ceremony. Those Knighted by the Nice Cult will be known as the Knights of Nice.
- We also take on calling our meeting place Club Archedia in place of The Man Cave or Dungeon.
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Solar_Temple#Structure
Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Order-of-the-Solar-Temple
Bizarrepedia: https://www.bizarrepedia.com/order-of-the-solar-temple-cult/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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Sharon Gans Horn started an “innocent” group in Manhattan to study the works of Russian philosopher George Gurdjelf. Her and her husband recruited among members of New York and Boston’s high society, intellectuals, and wealthy. What started as Odyssey Study Group became a cult around one single figure Sharon Gans. She demanded 100% loyalty, monthly membership dues, and exerted unbelievable control over the lives of the groups members. This control included demands of some members to divorce their spouse and marry another, orders to have an affair, and even to adopt another member’s children.
The Good:
- Interesting philosopher that had some good ideas
The Bad:
- High control demands like forced divorce, adoption, and affairs.
The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?):
- The Nice Cult is going to host a dance with a VIP section for those who make ten figures. We are determined to give them the "Tom Cruise Treatment" that Scientology provides to their elites.
Sources:
George Gurdjelf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Gurdjieff
Odyssey Study Group: https://culteducation.com/group/1190-odyssey-study-group-osg-fourth-way-school.html
General Info about Sharon Gans; https://nypost.com/2022/07/09/odyssey-study-group-cult-still-going-strong-after-sharon-gans-death/
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
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What did we learn from this episode?
Waco Texas taught the government what not to do. Thor teaches history in the most confusing manor. Brian learns what a euphemism is. Nathan wants to start a race and Gunnar wants to sire a child from an 80 year old.
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We talk about each episode from season 3. You find out a few hidden secrets that only a cult member would know about. Check the calendar at thenicecult.com for the upcoming July 4th parade in Provo, UT so that you can see our independence celebrated the Renaldo way.
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In this episode we learn who really has control of the government while Gunnar finds out that conspiracies are a reality. Gunnar also promises to keep his sexual escapades secret.
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We learn how cool it was to be a Knight Templar, how they started banking and how this was the cause of their downfall.
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In this episode we discuss how clean is clean enough, how you should clean others, making people call you "dad", we threaten a cult, and much much more.
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This cult has it all, cannibalism, sex, suicide, and even a half alien. We also discover the tell tell way to find out of something is a cult... hint, Gwen likes it.
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The cult listens to Gwen as she pleads for our sage advice on which cult she should follow. Gunnar finds it hard to concentrate with all the probing and channeling involved.
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When The Virgin Mary tells you to kill 900+ people re-think your sanity.
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This one has it all..... Most deaths, most blood, and least love. We talk about ancient sports and how culty they were.
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We discuss the biggest Alien Cult on the planet. Gunnar found it hard to find anything bad with it. Thor and Nathan agreed that they might join this one if the Nice Cult was not part of their life.
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The Nice Cult learns how to fish. This cult is the king of chlamydia. Gunnar drinks a Spanish Fly.
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Gwen Joins us as we discuss Hot Yoga. This guy is the "natural Bill Cosby". It is still up in the air if this is a cult. Decide for yourself and let us know.
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In this episode we discuss the first day of the rest of your life and the man who coined that phrase. We induct Mr. Rogers into The Nice Cult, Thor tells a few stories, and Cally kisses Gunnar.
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We discuss cults that were brought on by WW1 and WW2. Listen to hear the Juicy Details. We add a new holiday to our cult. Don swears.
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Nathan surprises us with this one. Warning, there is abuse of minors discussed in this episode!!! In this episode Nathan surprises us with a questionable cult, Finn brings greater understanding of pop culture, Thor talks about hunting down trilobites, and Gunnar talks about his goat.
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This one has a WARNING! Christian joins us as we talk about a cult the has sodomy, human sacrifice, drugs and we have a discussion about phallic.
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We talk about the most hateful family in America. We decide that we are going to do a protest... Time and place TBD. We talk about blood and cayenne.
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The BJ Clan Provides a Hymn for the nice cult.... We talk about a true selfish person. Gunnar gets called to repentance.
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We talk about Comicon for Mormans, the feeding frenzy when a man dies who has many wives, and what it is like growing up in a community that you have been x-communicated from. We take on a Trek and something to do with honor.
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Shen Yun teaches us that even though we can levitate and walk through walls, we should not do it where others can see. We also cover taking organs from prisoners, lots of propaganda and dancing. We discuss Hot Cakes that we will be giving away at The Life The Universe And Everything writing convention on Saturday 2-19-2022.
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In this episode Monty Python gets it right. We talk about how three girls can kill a lot of people and get away with it. Gunnar talks MURDER. We induct Brandon Sanderson into the Majesterium Collecti.
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We talk about the cult that was just a cool kids club. Gunnar gets angry and we induct Tom Cruise into the Nice Cult.
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We talk about the Nice Cult Calendar that will be coming out in December for 2023. We discuss the cult that caused the Boulder Colorado fire destroying up to 1,000 homes and properties this year. We decide to set up a free flapjacks day sometime in February, date TBD. We tell lots of punishment stories.
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We find out how to blame everyone else for miracles not working. We take on the 5th dimension and give Renaldo an honorary doctorate degree.
We find out what Thor thinks of Dr. Phil.
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Unicole has proven that there are nicer cults out there than The Nice Cult. We learn what the Unicult is all about and decide that it is okay to be part of multiple cults.
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We briefly cover each episode in season 2 and talk about what we took from those cults. We also play a Nice Cult game and give you insight in what is to come for season 3.
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In this live audience show, a goat eats important documents and we cover a group known by the media as "The Mormon Mansons".
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All your dreams will come true as long as you own a cow.
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In this episode we talk about the origins and revivals of the KKK. Thor and Nathan philosophy about humanity. Gunnar milks a Goat.
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Join us as we discuss the man who kidnapped Elizabeth Smart and how truly awesome she has handled that traumatic event.
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Definitely in the top 5 worst cults to be in. This one makes it hard for us to have a good time.
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The Iron Rod really is the word of God.... Find out how it is enforced.
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Join us on this great adventure as we follow L. Ron Hubbard as he creates one of the greatest money making schemes of all time.... a religious cult. We only wish that we had his skills.
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In this episode we go over Indian philosophy and how Gunnar feels about it. We also add a Talesman to our cult. We discover how much money a magician can earn..... Hint, it's more than a billion dollars.
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We learn of one of the first cults in history. We discuss the new commands that will be introduced into The Nice Cults dogma. We discuss the best kind of party to celebrate this cult.
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In this episode we learn how Gunnar feels about Gurus while discussing the biggest "biological poisoning" in the united states. We also remind everyone to go to Chick-fil-A on October 14th and order chicken nuggets in Honor of Megan and the Weigh Down Cult. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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This cult has ties to where The Nice Cult was formed. Join us as we discuss SUMMUM | The Sum Total of All Creation.
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Join us as we discuss if Lobsters should be eaten, made worshiped, or both.
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Being blind won't stop this man from taking over Japan. Discover his ultimate downfall and what not to do when building your own cult.
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We learn how to put women on pedestals by complimenting their looks. We also bring goats into the cult.
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We are bringing home the rice on this one.... Join us as we discus the potential unification of South and North Korea if they would only follow this cult.
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We discuss Native American Tribes and a movement that caused the Wounded Knee disaster.
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3rd Times a charm... We might have a little to much sympathy for this guy. Listen to find out why.
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Ammon Veil joins us as we walk through the BITE model for investigating the likelihood of your organization being a cult. Sadly The Nice Cult ranks low.
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We learn from an ex-cult member what it's like working and serving under Gwen Shamblin, the head of Weigh Down weight loss company, and how it morphed into the Remnant Fellowship cult
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(Remastered) Join us as we go over all the cults from season one and discuss what's coming up in season two... spoiler alert.... it gets even cultier.
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(Remastered) This is where Zion turns into hell. This guy needs to be locked up.
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(Remastered) Zion -1 The Nice Cult +1 - We discuss Dons journey through life in a cult.
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(Remastered) We like Australia and we like Jesus, but do the two mix?
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(Remastered) Guatemala, a great place to start a coup. We discuss the early 80's political upheaval.
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(Remastered) Keep them on, call your mom... Star Trek loving eunuchs try to find their way to heaven.
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(Remastered) Exploring the spiritual and metaphysical aspects of cult members and leaders..... You will be lost in this episode if you are not familiar with Keirsy Temperament Typing. The following link will take you to free courses on this topic. https://hot-muffin-media-inspire-and-inform.newzenler.com/courses/
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(Remastered) Is this a cult? Is Donald Trump going to save this nation?
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(Remastered) While learning about the FLDS cult, we ask the question "How many wives do you really need?". We also discover Renaldo Has a playlist on Spotify.
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(Remastered) It's all about the hot cakes baby! Join us as we talk about the most feared cult of all time.
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(Remastered) We explore the joys of volley ball when surrounded by an appreciative female audience and discuss the finer points of self improvement.
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(Remastered) Join us as we analyze cults, take the good, leave the bad, and create our own cult one belief at a time.
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