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Part Two: The Moonies Are So Much Worse Than You Could Possibly Imagine

Behind the Bastards

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Inside the Cult: Power, Abuse, and Manipulation

This chapter explores the tumultuous dynamics within a controversial religious cult led by Moon, focusing on the struggles of his son Steve and wife Non Sook Hong amid a backdrop of chaos and abuse. It highlights the absurd manipulations by the leader, including bizarre claims of royalty and the intertwining of politics with cult influence. As the narrative unfolds, it details the internal conflicts over the future of the organization following the leader's health decline, revealing the disturbing intersection of faith and power.

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