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Part One: The Nazi Pedophile Cult Leader who Murdered Santa (With Paul F. Tompkins)

Behind the Bastards

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Cults and the Confession Culture

This chapter examines the rise of cults in the post-World War II era, focusing on the societal need for confession and the psychological effects of the time. It also uncovers the dark history of a cult leader who exploited an orphanage for criminal purposes, while drawing connections to broader evangelical movements in the U.S.

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