Behind the Bastards Part Two: The Holy Rollers Sex Cult
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Nov 30, 2023 
Joining the discussion is Matt Lieb, a seasoned commentator on religious dynamics, known for his engaging insights. The conversation dives deep into the bizarre ideologies of a notorious cult led by Joshua Creffield. They explore the chaos that ensues when faith clashes with societal norms, including shocking practices like coercive sexual liberation. Listeners are treated to a mix of humor and dark revelations, as well as a look at the cult’s influence on community tensions and the impact on personal lives. It's a wild ride through morality, manipulation, and mayhem.
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Creffield's Control
- Joshua Creffield, cult leader, dictated his followers' lives after initiating sexual relations.
- His rules included forbidding artificial light, mandatory rolling prayer sessions, and sanctifying food.
Food Control and Manipulation
- Creffield sanctified followers' food, often restricting diets to bread and water or even just water.
- He manipulated them by claiming God would remove him if they didn't comply with starvation.
Shunning and OV Hurt
- Creffield mandated communal near-naked sleeping, shunning of non-cult members, including family.
- This caused distress for Ovi Hurt, the kind homeowner sheltering the cult, who eventually joined.