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Is social media influencer/preacher Kathryn Krick's "5F Church" a "cult"?

By Rick Alan Ross Introduction I was asked to offer an opinion based upon the structure, dynamics and influence of Kathryn Krick and her “Five-Fold Church” (5F Church). Specifically, my analysis of how Ms. Krick’s teachings impact those involved within her ministry and their children. This analysis includes how the teachings... More

Recent Additions

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• Committee supporting Clearwater candidate has ties to Scientology
• Doomsday cult leader William Kamm found not guilty of grooming girl
• Unification Church Leaders Indicted for 188 Million Won Illegal Donations
• The dark side of a monastic cult thats far from Catholic
• Church of Scientology Accused of 'Targeting Children as Young as 13 to Become Poorly Paid Workers,' Investigation Claims
• Australian jury convicts former Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men
• From Communist to Mother of the World: Inside the White Brotherhood Cult
• The rise of celeb MLM schemes: Vicky Pattison, Charlotte Dawson and Jack Fincham lead stars 'selling the dream' as they promise fans they can 'be their own boss' with pricey buy-ins to travel firms - so is all it's cracked up to be?

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