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Teal Swan claims she's not a cult leader, but a quick look at the spiritual teacher's controversial preachings and large-scale following raises questions.

From Salon • May 19, 2022

He later confessed that if he were a young Black man, he wouldn’t follow his own preachings, according to Mufson’s book.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2021

In less than two years, Maddon’s freethinking philosophy has elevated him to cult figure status in Chicago, where his Zen-like preachings are emblazoned on T-shirts sold all over the city.

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2016

In 1518 he went to study at the University of Paris where it is believed he first came across the preachings of Martin Luther, a German theologian who essentially founded Protestantism.

From BBC • May 3, 2016

He had heard much among the men about Miss Sanford's kindergarten, the Bible class, the prayer meetings, and her persistent preachings against the Canteen.

From A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade by King, Charles