27: Pride - Synanon

Seven Deadly Sinners

Rachael O'Brien

Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, True Crime

4.7 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 February 2021

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

A cult that has been described as one of the Most Violent and Dangerous Cults in American History, Synanon, which started as a rehab turned self help group and eventually compound based religion would go on to influence an entire industry that still operates today. This is truly one of the most wild stories ever!

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LA MAG

PAULMORANTZ.COM

CABINET MAGAZINE

LA TIMES

THE NEW YORKER

WIKIPEDIA

YOUTUBE

CULTEDUCATION.COM

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0:43.3	The strongest of cases against a powerful preacher, in a town of true believers.
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