What’s the line between a religion and a cult? It involves money, no doubt. And control over who you can see and what you can say. And a narcissistic leader too. But the line still can get fuzzy ...

In his excellent “The Oracle’s Daughter,” Harrison Hill looks at the people and the questions beyond the headlines. By Carlene Bauer Olde Good Things, an antiques giant with stores in New York and Los ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leaders and members of His Way Spirit Led Assemblies, a cult-like religious group out of the Inland Empire in Southern California, ...

The term “cult” is often used to dismiss new or unfamiliar religious groups—but is there any real difference between a cult and a religion? This video explores how modern usage of “cult” carries ...

Below is an excerpt from "On Faith," an Internet feature sponsored by The Washington Post and Newsweek. Each week, more than 50 figures from the world of faith engage in a conversation about an aspect ...

Religion plays a vital role in the lives of many people, offering solace, community, and a sense of purpose. However, not all religious groups are created equal as some, unfortunately, morph into ...

Benjamin Hale’s book “Cave Mountain” connects the brief disappearance of his cousin in 2001 to a grisly true-crime story in 1978. By Jonathan Russell Clark In his excellent “The Oracle’s Daughter,” ...