Scientology is one of the most criticized and mysterious religions of our time. Its controversial stance on psychology has drawn widespread skepticism, but other critics say the group’s supposed use of “confusion tactics” makes the religion all the more pervasive throughout many communities. Arizona psychiatrist Milton Erickson, who said confusion was a standard in almost [...]

There’s no shortage of mystery surrounding the group WhyWeProtest‘s Anonymous vs. Scientology faction, but there’s one question on most minds: what is up with the masks? The group’s website bills itself as a virtual meting place for “increasingly diverse activists initiatives.” The group says it wears masks to protect the identities, preserve anonymity and ensure [...]

The name Charles Manson has become synonymous with with the word evil. The (presently) 76-year old inmate has spent nearly his entire life in one prison or another, and eventually for good for the Charles Manson cult murders. Aside from being a psychotic career criminal, Manson also became the leader of his self-titled cult known [...]

What is scientology? Is it a path to enlightenment? Is it a harmless belief system embraced by over-zealous Trekkies? Or is it something more sinister? Something like an evil Satanic Cult? Every religion (or cult) has its critics. Critics who are armed with their own theories about how and why a cult’s ideology is wrong. [...]

If anyone has ever thoroughly studied Dr. Hal Puthoff’s history, it quickly becomes apparent that his activities throughout the years go far beyond simple scientific research. Hal has consistently and aggressively pursued any and all avenues of alternative funding for fringe research. The most important question any researcher should ask is this: Would a “genius” [...]