Some cults simply refuse to fade into oblivion, despite the horrific crimes they have been associated with in the past. It turns out that there are many people who believe so strongly that neither court sentences nor common sense can shake their value system.
Aum shinrikyo
The Japanese sect emerged when its founder returned from the Himalayan mountains, calling himself the new Buddha and the new Messiah. Many people responded to his sermon, despite the fact that Asahara was an oppressive ruler more than a spiritual mentor. By the mid-90s, his views and teachings became apocalyptic, and 10 members of the sect committed the largest terrorist act in the history of Japan in the Tokyo subway. As a result, 12 people died and thousands were injured.
Today, the cult continues under the name Aleph and is widespread, oddly enough, in Russia, where the activities of Aum shinrikyo are recognized as criminal and destructive.
Heavenly Gate
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This ufological Christian movement became famous for the fact that in March 1977, 39 members of the sect committed mass suicide after drinking vodka, after taking barbiturates. Despite such negative advertising, the official website of the cult is still actively working, and the administration regularly replies to letters from interested parties.
Branch of David
As a result of the schism in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a cult called the Branch of David was formed. This cult was forcibly led by a certain William Koresh, whose activities led to the siege of the Mount Carmel estate, where Koresh preached his radical ideas, kept weapons and ammunition, and also engaged in sexual relations with minors. Despite numerous arrests, the sectarians are still active.
Yahweh nation
In 1979, on the streets of Miami, Halon Mitchell preached about the black Jewish tribe and called blacks true Jews. Not reaching Israel, Mitchell organized a Temple of Love in Miami, where he began to hold a meeting of black Jews. Since 1986, Mitchell began to actively expel the "angels of death" outside the temple with orders to kill white and black traitors. He was arrested in 1990 but released after 11 years. Black Jews are still active.
Cargo Cult, or John Froome
An American cargo plane once landed on Tanna Island, isolated from the outside world. The locals were struck by the wealth of the cargo and they organized a local cult preaching the approach of a time when all the benefits of the white race will arrive on Tannu and enrich the followers of the sect.
Brotherhood, or "scavengers"
In 1971, Jim Roberts founded an ascetic religious sect called the Brotherhood. Over time, people began to call the adherents of the cult "scavengers", since all of them, including the leader, ate from garbage cans. The leadership of the leader was absolute, and the hierarchy in the cult was unshakable. Women were supposed to serve men and support the cult of "free love", regardless of their desire to participate in it. Despite the fact that Jim Roberts passed away in 2015, the sect continued to exist.
Unification Church
The totalitarian cult of the Moonies, named after their leader, began their plan to "take over" the world in 1954. A huge number of followers went far beyond the borders of Korea, Japan and China, and branches of the cult began to appear in the USA, France, Canada and other states. The family is at the heart of the church, wedding ceremonies are held in large numbers, and partners are determined by the church, regardless of romantic feelings. In 2012, the founder of the cult died, and his wife took his place. Today the leader of the Moonies is the eldest daughter of the founding couple.
Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
After Mormons abandoned the practice of polygamous marriage, the traditionalist group of "faithful" split from the church majority, forming their headquarters in Colorado. Followers of the sect continue to practice racism, xenophobia and homophobia. Despite being sentenced to life in prison in 2005, the cult leader continues to lead the cult through coded letters.
Nuwaubianism
This extremely strange cult was organized by Dwight Yorke back in the mid-60s. It was originally an Islamic movement of black Americans, but over time, the belief system has expanded through ufology, Egyptology, the history of Atlantis, and a number of other strange ideas. In 1993, to avoid a police investigation into child molestation and tax evasion, Yorke moved his followers from New York to Georgia. Despite trying to escape, he was caught and sentenced to 135 years in prison. Nevertheless, this cult is still active.