New Religious Movement
Online mediumship / 'spirit channeling' cult communities (umbrella)
16/40· ModerateConfidence: Low
Umbrella for online mediumship / spirit-channeling parasocial communities. Distinct from mainstream Spiritualist denominations.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control4/10
Thought Control5/10
Emotional Control4/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — umbrella for online mediumship cult communities.
Founded
2010s+
Members
Difficult to count
Active in
Global
In context
Online mediumship influencer communities have produced parasocial cult dynamics around individual figures claiming to channel spirits or deceased relatives. Substantial subscription costs documented in some cases.
Timeline
- 2010s+Online mediumship influencer growth
Sources
- Various press coverage
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.