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The Resurging Spectacle of the LDS Church in Film and TV

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

Hollywood keeps knocking at the Mormon church’s door.…

July 10, 2022

A screenshot from The Deep End

‘The Deep End’: The Rise of Teal Swan and Toxic Spiritual Teachings

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

This docuseries tells the story of a spiritual teacher whose narcissism may cost her everything.…

June 25, 2022

Photo of Melissa Ong in article about TikTok cult Step Chickens

Meet Step Chickens, Just One of Several TikTok ‘Cults’

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

Sometimes their actions spill out into real life, but really, they're harmless, mostly.…

July 6, 2020