Oregon has a long history of cult and secret society activity going back to the first Freemason lodge being erected in 1851, 8 years before Oregon was sanctioned a State.
I’ve spent over a decade researching Cults and secret societies in Oregon, I’m putting together a documentary. AMA
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If hypothetically someone wanted to join a cult but not be taken advantage of physically or financially, how would they do so and what type of cult should they join?
Predictions for the red hat cult?
How many cults have you come across that have be just secretly abusing their members?
Planning on moving there
What the hell goes on in eastern oregon
Also what kind of stuff have you heard about amboy? Place near twentynine palms California?
Scariest thing you came across?
How do you define a cult and how is that different from a secret society? Would you consider an organization, who just in Oregon, gives over $100,000 a year to charity a cult?
What do we need to watch out for here in Central Oregon?
Do you think it’s fair to group those two things together? What about the Freemasons and similar organizations would you consider analogous to cults?
Dang how many cults is there in just one state?
What kind of secret societies are there? I don’t really consider the masons or Shriners secret because they’re pretty easily accessible and out in the open.
Outside of freemasonry, what notable secret societies are there?
More info on the documentary? Where to watch, when it’s out, etc? Sounds right up my alley so I’d love to check it out
I don’t have a question but I look forward to the doc. Lived in southern Oregon for 5 years and that place is fucking wild.
In your research, have you come across any interesting info on the TwinRay cult / group? They seem like one of the more prominent and controversial groups that are currently active in Oregon.
Are most using religion as a cover for illegal sexual activities?
Do you have any proof? So far everything you’ve mentioned is vague. Can you share some of your work, or something more concrete?
I see that you write good ghost stories on Reddit.
Is this another one of them?
Edit: can a mod verify this or?
What do you consider yourself as? Such as a documentarian, journalist, researcher, etc..
I think people often think of cult leaders as megalomaniacs that target people with emotional or psychological vulnerabilities.
I think that framing ignores the impact of societal structures like religion and patriarchy. Like, cult leaders tend to be men, cult members are often women or queer people, and cults tend to have have religious overtones.
Do cults tend to develop organically around individual megalomaniacs, or are they more a function of a society steeped in religiosity and patriarchy? Or are there other major factors that drive the growth of cults?
Would our society have fewer cults if it were less religious?
Any interesting dirt people may not be aware of with common cults, like Scientology/Mormon offshoots?
I don’t mean to stir things up but from your vantage point, what is the deal with the culture surrounding the DJT guy? Again, asking from a non-political vantage here, strictly asking from a societal perspective from an expert on cults.
Which one’s easiest to join and has the best benefits?
Have you personally ever seen anything supernatural?
You mentioned demons, so I was curious if it was just a bunch of sick people worshipping the devil cuz to them that’s different and looks cool or if there’s real merit to what they think they’re doing.
Please please please post an update back here with a link to watch your doc when done
What’s your opinion on statements like all religions including Christianity started as a cult?
If you would create a cult, how would you name it and what would be your goals? /j
Now more seriosuly, as someome from Europe i dont know almost anything about cults, and i wonder if you know how much is aprox. in what country, or around the world? I never heard about a single one in my country. (Czechia)
Or, is US some sort of “spawn” of cults? And why Oregon state?
What are some in the portland metro area?
Is there a connection between racism and cult activity in Oregon? There seems to be a high correlation and the unusually high portion of the white population doesn’t make a lot of sense.
Resources you enjoy for cult research? It’s something that fascinates me and I’ve watched tons of documentaries and yt vids
Not a question, but I’ll make a new one so you can have more topics to discuss
How accurate was the tv series, “gravity falls”. 🤨
Yellow deli sandwich shop cult?
Oregonian here…where do I read about this and how many active cults have you found?
Anything to do with the tunnels around Portland? I did some work out there and a local told me about them. Never saw them though
Do you have any information about the kissers out in Oregon City??? They own a construction company called Todd Construction and they do a bunch of schools as a general contractor. Heard some stories about those guys
You can make your own society if you wanted to lol, no one is stopping you
The roman empire fell
Do you believe in the paranormal?
Are you covering Herbert W. Armstrong / Worldwide Church of God?
Weird question, but have you ever come across a “war” between these cults?
Do you think you’ll investigate other states?
Any thoughts on Jehovahs Witnesses?
Are there any cults similar to the children of atom in fallout?
Couple questions:
What is the ultimate goal of regional cults like those found in Oregon?
I will certainly check out your documentary! For now, can you recommend any great documentaries on cults that are already available? Preferably, rooted in accurate knowledge
If you HAD to join a cult, which would it be?
My uncle was a Bhagwan, so I am interested in getting your thoughts on them.
I’m a criminal justice student. If I wanted to get into learning more about cults and secret societies, what books, videos, et cetera should I check out? Where can I find credible information?
When is the doc going to be released? This stuff is fascinating to me. You’re living my dream.
Do you know that free mac pratice ritual human sacrifice ??
omg tell me all about it!!!! im so curious. do u know any wikipedia links u can recommend for me?
Man I love good cult ama. How did miss this one.