Anna and Mark are back to finish up their quick look at the world of Scientology.  Part 2 focuses on the beliefs of this group, and the practical day to day life for those involved.  Anna shares a great first date story that ended badly with a former member.  Anna also walks through recent history and controversy with this group.  Look for an upcoming episode in which Anna and Mark will be reacting to watching the Scientology documentary "Going Clear" and remember cult fam, dont drink the kool-aid.  

Sources for this episode:

"The Aftermath" on A&E

Fair Game podcast with Leah Remini and Mike

Going Clear Documentary

Scientology.org

Brittanica.com

mikerindersblog.org

https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Fishman/time-behar.html

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/is-scientology-a-dangerous-cult-1.917839

https://www.businessinsider.com/craziest-scientology-facts-leah-remini-2017-1#scientology-founder-l-ron-hubbard-was-under-investigation-in-multiple-countries-and-lived-on-a-ship-supposedly-to-evade-any-one-countrys-jurisdiction-1

Anna and Mark start a two-part series on Scientology.  Part 1 focuses on the founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard.  From his early life to the founding of the "church" in 1954, it sets the stage for a deep dive in Part 2.  Anna also lays out some of the foundational beliefs and tenets of this group to help Mark wrap his head around how this organization works.  Thanks to all who listen and support us, please leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts and remember.....don't drink the kool-aid.

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Sources for this episode:

"The Aftermath" on A&E

Fair Game podcast with Leah Remini and Mike

Going Clear Documentary

Scientology.org 

Brittanica.com

mikerindersblog.org

https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Fishman/time-behar.html

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/is-scientology-a-dangerous-cult-1.917839

https://www.businessinsider.com/craziest-scientology-facts-leah-remini-2017-1#scientology-founder-l-ron-hubbard-was-under-investigation-in-multiple-countries-and-lived-on-a-ship-supposedly-to-evade-any-one-countrys-jurisdiction-1

Anna and Mark revisit the Remnant Fellowship (first covered in episode 14) after viewing the HBO Max documentary "The Way Down".  They re-hash the mini series and compare it to what they knew prior.  Whether you've watched the doc or not, this episode dives deeper into the group and somehow still leaves you wanting more.  And remember cult fam, don't drink the kool-aid.

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Anna and Mark discuss the 1950's short lived movement called The Seekers, or sometimes called The Rapurists.  Started by Dorothy Martin, a once Scientologist, she receives a message from the aliens that the world is going down and they need to get off.  After a few failed attempts, or maybe a misreading of the calendar, the group disbands.  Mark and Anna both immediate recall the Parks and Rec episode with a similar plot line.  Mark enjoys covering a group with no violence or crime, but of course Anna has to ruin the vibe with a teaser for upcoming episodes and it will not stay g-rated.  Thanks for listening cult fam, and remember not to drink the kool-aid.   

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Sources for this episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seekers_(rapturists)

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/12/the-christmas-the-aliens-didnt-come/421122/

https://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/may-2011/dorothy-martin-the-chicagoan-who-predicted-the-end-of-the-world-and-inspired-the-theory-of-cognitive-dissonance/

Mark and Anna are back!  This episode looks at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, or Hare Krishnas.  This Hindu derived group found a home in areas like San Francisco during the 70s, but has found sustainable membership in the East.  Anna loves the idea of a cow sanctuary while Mark thinks the amount of daily mahamantras is a bit over the top.  Thanks for the support cult fam, and remember not to drink the kool-aid. 

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Episode Sources: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Society_for_Krishna_Consciousness

https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90643796

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2016/10/27/after-50-years-hare-krishna-believers-are-no-longer-berobed-white-hippies-who-drum-up-donations-in-airports/

Anna and Mark are back!  They discuss what occurred that made them take a break and kick off the return by focusing on Jakob Amman and the Amish.  Birthed from the Mennonite but soon split due to belief issues, this group is often misunderstood due to television and movie stereotypes.  Anna explains the difference between old world and new world amish, and Mark officially declares this his favorite episode so far.  Thanks for listening cult fam, and remember, don't drink the kool-aid!

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Show notes: 

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Amish

https://www.discoverlancaster.com/amish/history-beliefs/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/08/15/amish-ten-things-you-need-to-know/14111249/

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/amish-in-america/

http://groups.etown.edu/amishstudies/cultural-practices/rumspringa/

https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5455572

https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/roberts-charles.htm

Anna and Mark have come up with a few more "Culty" things in society that they share with the fam.  They tackle dentist offices, timeshares, and many more.  If you have any suggestions for the next fun size episode, send us a DM!  Hope you enjoy cult fam!  

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Anna and Mark discuss Eugene Elbert Spriggs and his 1970s religious movement called The Twelve Tribes.  An attempt to prepare for the second coming of Christ, Eugene and his group go old testament with a long list of rules to follow including no personal wealth, community parenting and discipline and a dress code.  Anna is out on the low-key child labor while Mark is looking forward to visiting a Yellow Deli in the near future.  As always thanks to the cult fam for listening, and remember, dont drink the kool-aid.  

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Sources for this episode:

https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2018/darkness by Brendan Joel Kelley

https://psmag.com/social-justice/children-of-the-tribes by Julia Scheeres

https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/12/11/cult-twelve-tribes-child-abuse-boulder/ by Colie Dorfman

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2021/feb/03/death-twelve-tribes-founder-leaves-future-unc/540927/?bcsubid=ed78a2c2-49b1-4039-9c2f-d7eb2648142c&pbdialog=reg-wall-login-created-tfp by Wyatt Massey

https://twelvetribes.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_Tribes_communities

http://www.people.vcu.edu/~dbromley/undergraduate/spiritualCommunity/TwelveTribes.html by David G Bromley

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Anna and Mark discuss Sun Myung Moon's group who originated under the name of the Unification Church in South Korea.  Moon hears from God as a youth and must finish the work that Jesus started.  This group takes a lot from other spiritual beliefs in South East Asia, but is probably most well-known for their large "blessing ceremonies" that peaked in 2009 with 20,000 people attending.  Although this group was at its height in the 1960-80s, it still exists today and Mark thinks it wont be the last we hear about this group.  Thanks for listening cult fam, and remember not to drink the kool-aid.  

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Anna and Mark discuss Gwen Shamblin Lara's Remnant Fellowship on this weeks episode.  Due to the recent tragedy, they felt it was right to skip ahead in their timeline to give the info on this current group.  Gwen's first successful endeavor, The Weigh Down Workshop, was started in 1986 and quickly took Christian churches by storm.  This weight loss for Jesus movement inspired her to take it one step further and she developed a behavior-driven gospel movement that will become the Remnant Fellowship.  Get all the details as well as the tragic end to this story that took place in May 2021.  Thanks for supporting the pod and remember, don't drink the kool-aid.

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Sources for this episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwen_Shamblin_Lara

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/06/01/gwen-shamblin-lara-plane-crash-brentwood-remnant-fellowship-church-updates/7488918002/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/05/30/remnant-fellowship-church-continue-after-founder-gwen-shamblin-laras-death/5276463001/

https://www.remnantfellowship.org/welcome-to-remnant-fellowship/

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/controversy-surrounded-brentwood-church-founder-for-years-gwen-shamblin-lara-among-those-presumed-dead

https://www.reddit.com/r/nashville/comments/819qom/has_anyone_had_encountersexperiences_with_remnant/

https://www.spiritwatch.org/remnantwatch.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_v._Smith

https://www.wfial.org/index_fuseaction_artGeneral-article_4.html