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Cultish Christian Leader Teaches Women Should Submit to Husbands -- Victims of His "Submission Theology" Speak Out

Sarah Posner, Religion Dispatches. February 21, 2011.

The cultish Evangelical leader Bill Gothard espouses a theology that tells men to rule over their families, and for wives and kids to submit entirely, no matter the circumstances.

The 10 Best Political Cult Horror Films Ever

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. November 12, 2010.

Social commentary shows up in the unlikeliest places. Here, our list for the most awesome films that double as political allegory.

The Nightmare of Christianity: How Religious Indoctrination Led to Murder

Max Blumenthal, The Nation. September 14, 2009.

The authoritarian culture of the Christian right pushed a deeply disturbed young man named Matthew Murray over the edge.

Theocratic Sect Prays for Real Armageddon

Casey Sanchez, Southern Poverty Law Center. August 30, 2008.

Members of Joel's Army are fighting to bring about the millennial reign of Christ.

One Year Old Child Murdered by Mother for Not Saying 'Amen'

LisaJ, Pharyngula. August 18, 2008.

Ria Ramkissoon and four other cult members face first degree murder charges in this case.

Are FLDS Women Brainwashed?

Sara Robinson, Orcinus. April 18, 2008.

What drives a woman to submit to a fundamentalist Mormon cult?

Bush Family Gets Millions From Cult's Fake "Nonprofit"

Bruce Wilson, May 4, 2007.

Bruce Wilson: Over $3,000,000 From Shadowy Moon "Foundation" Goes To Bushes