Educational tool only. All groups exist on a spectrum of control. Individual experiences vary. Based on publicly available reports, ex-member accounts, court records, and expert analyses — not medical or legal advice.
2 group profiles for organisations whose documented founding falls in the 1820s. Sorted by CLCI score, descending.
Strict separatist branch of the Plymouth Brethren movement, currently led by Bruce D Hales from Sydney. The doctrine of 'separation' enforces severe shunning of those who leave or are excommunicated, including by family.
Strict-particular Baptist tradition opposing missions and Sunday schools. Small conservative US southern denomination.