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Nov 19, 2023 A Critical Review of Amanda Montell's "Cultish"
A Critical Review of Amanda Montell's "Cultish"

"Cultish" repeats some of the most common attacks on the anti-cult movement.

by Be Scofield
Love Has Won   -   Nov 08, 2023 Watch the Love Has Won HBO Trailer
Watch the Love Has Won HBO Trailer

The new trailer for the Love Has Won HBO series just dropped. Watch it here.

by Be Scofield
Aug 29, 2023 Why I Quit the Conspirituality Podcast
Why I Quit the Conspirituality Podcast

The Conspirituality podcast has devolved into a smug dismissal of everything outside the mainstream health orthodoxy.

by Be Scofield
Aug 10, 2023 Cult Rock: Gurus & Music in the Age of Aquarius
Cult Rock: Gurus & Music in the Age of Aquarius

A new series Cult Rock from The Guru Magazine founder Be Scofield explores the intersection of cults and music. Did you know that the Bee Gees drummer left the group in 1972 to join a band dedicated to a cult? Or that George Harrison of the Beatles produced a band

by Be Scofield
Cult Rock   -   Aug 09, 2023 CULT ROCK (Part 1): George Harrison's Cult Band
CULT ROCK (Part 1): George Harrison's Cult Band

George Harrison signs Maharaj-ji cult band Jiva to his Dark Horse Record Label

by Be Scofield
Cult Rock   -   Aug 08, 2023 CULT ROCK (Part 2): Hare Krishna!
CULT ROCK (Part 2): Hare Krishna!

George Harrison's own fascination with India and Eastern spirituality began when he played with a sitar on the set of the movie Help! in 1965. Curiously, the film was about a sinister Eastern cult. A female fan sends Ringo Star a ring but the ring is needed by

by Be Scofield
Cult Rock   -   Aug 07, 2023 CULT ROCK (Part 3): Jim Kweskin & Mel Lyman's Cult
CULT ROCK (Part 3): Jim Kweskin & Mel Lyman's Cult

July 25th, 1965 was a defining moment for rock music. Bob Dylan took the stage at Newport Folk Festival and his group played “Maggie’s Farm” with electric guitars. The guitars screeched loudly as the band jammed. It was heresy to play an electric guitar at a folk festival, however.

by Be Scofield
Cult Rock   -   Aug 06, 2023 CULT ROCK (Part 4): Charles Manson The Rock Star
CULT ROCK (Part 4): Charles Manson The Rock Star

Charles Manson tries his hand at rock stardom befriending Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys.

by Be Scofield
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