Monday, September 15, 2025

From Ku Klux Klan to QAnon: How Cults Fueled Racist Politics

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Ex-Cult member and mental health expert Dr. Steven Hassan sits down with researcher John Andrew Collins to expose the hidden history of William Branham, the “Message” cult, the Ku Klux Klan, Christian Identity, New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), QAnon, and modern-day religious extremism. Learn how cult mind control, loaded language, and undue influence radicalize followers into dangerous movements.

In this episode of Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum, John Collins shares his journey as a third-generation Branham insider who broke free and now documents the deep ties between Branhamism, Pentecostalism, Dominionism, and extremist networks that shaped today’s far-right politics. Together, Dr. Hassan and Collins uncover how authoritarian leaders weaponize religion, demonize opponents with militant rhetoric, and spread conspiracy theories that can lead to violence—from the Ku Klux Klan to the International House of Prayer.

Topics covered:
  • William Branham’s influence and the roots of the NAR
  • The shocking links between Branham and the Ku Klux Klan
  • The spread of Christian Fascism and ethnosupremacy
  • How cults use loaded language and militant metaphors to incite violence
  • The radicalization of Vance Belter and real-world consequences of undue influence
  • Dominionism and how it lies at the center of the spider's web of QAnon and other extremist groups
  • The path to recovery: critical thinking, deprogramming, and reclaiming creativity





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