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Robert Morris of Gateway Church Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse: Here Are 5 Other Controversial Religious Leaders in History

Robert Morris, 64, the influential founder of Gateway Church, pleaded guilty on Thursday to felony charges of lewd or indecent acts with a child, according to reports.

International Business Times UK · Oct 3, 2025

Japanese authorities fear sarin death cult founder’s son is continuing his legacy

Japan’s intelligence agency has warned that the cult leader’s second son is leading operations of successor group

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

In 'Opus,' Cult Leaders and Pop Stars Are One in the Same

The A24 film's costume and production designers open up about crafting fictional pop icon Moretti’s style and mysterious estate.

Marie Claire · Mar 21, 2025

Sundance 2023: The Brilliant Worlds of ‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’ and ‘AUM: The Cult at the End of the World’

In the second of a four-part survey, our film critic CJ Sheu reviews two films that build replete, immersive worlds.

The News Lens · Feb 3, 2023

Shinzo Abe's death isn't Japan's first political assassination

The calm and ordered veneer that has become a hallmark of Japanese society was shockingly ripped away with Shinzo Abe's killing. Yet the country is also well known for sporadic but significant examples of politically motivated violence.

ABC News · Jul 9, 2022