Mom I Joined a Cult
By The Nice Cult
Mom I Joined a CultMay 03, 2024
Season 8 Episode 10 Church of Yahweh
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
Season 8 Episode 9 Santa Muerte
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
Season 8 Episode 8 Happy Science
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
Season 8 Episode 7 Aten
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
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Season 8 Episode 6 WWE
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
Season 8 Episode 5 Knights of The Crystal Blade
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
Season 8 Episode 4 MLM
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
Season 8 Episode 3 Woke
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
Season 8 Episode 2 The Fifth Monarchists
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
Season 8 Episode 1 - Project Blue Print
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
Season 7 Episode 1 The Queen of Canada
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
Season 6 Episode 21 Grace Road Church
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
Season 6 Episode 20 Jarno Elg
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
Season 6 Episode 19 Santa Claus (Un-Edited)
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
Season 6 Episode 18 The Modern Mystery School
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
Season 6 Episode 17 Gasy Fomba
Malagasy mythology 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
Season 6 Episode 16 Walter M. Gibson
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
Season 6 Episode 15 Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries
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
Season 6 Episode 14 Hamas
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
Season 6 Episode 13 Gloriavale Christian Community
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
Season 6 Episode 12 Umbanda
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
Season 6 Episode 11 Mountain Meadow Massacre
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
Season 6 Episode 10 Ezra Miller
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
Season 6 Episode 9 The Cult of The Skull (Göbekli Tepe)
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
Season 6 Episode 8 Dimas Kanjeng
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
Season 6 Episode 7 New Light of God
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
Season 6 Episode 6 8 Passengers
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
Season 6 Episode 5 Alexa Per Deus
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
Season 6 Episode 4 Carbon Nation
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
Season 6 Episode 3 Opus Dei
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
Season 6 Episode 2 Maria Lionza
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
Season 6 Episode 1 Satans Disciples
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
Season 5 Episode 23 100 Episodes The Start of The Apocalypse
This is our 100th episode. We play games and review the apocalypse of many religions.
Season 5 Episode 22 Coconut Cult
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
Season 5 Episode 21 Sex Trafficking
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
Season 5 Episode 20 Zen Master Rama
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
Season 5 Episode 19 The Great White Brotherhood (The Family)
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
Season 5 Episode 18 United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing (The shakers)
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
Season 5 Episode 17 In The News
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
Season 5 Episode 16 THETA NOIR
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
Season 5 Episode 15 Millerism
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
Season 5 Episode 14 Guides in The Garden
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:
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Season 5 Episode 4.5 Revelations
Thor, Nathan, and Gunnar each share a revelation from the good book; with their own interpretation. They also discuss The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS financial situation.
The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com
Season 4 Episode 13 The Democrat And Republican Cults
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
Season 5 Episode 13 The Good News International
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
Season 5 Episode 12The Brotherhood of Eternal Love
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
Season 5 Episode 11 Eastern Lightning
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
Season 5 Episode 10 The Creativity Movement
Is the Creativity Movement very creative? Find out as we hash this cult out.
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
Season 5 Episode 9 The Righteous Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2
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 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
Season 5 Episode 8 The Rightious Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints
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