Many of the men in the polygamist sect in Eldorado, Texas didn't know it is illegal to marry someone under 18, one of them tells Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez in an exclusive interview. picked by coldbladed 5 months ago

Can you say 'fiasco'? picked by cb__ 3 months ago

"A state appellate court ruled Thursday that child welfare officials had no right to seize hundreds of children from a polygamist sect's ranch on April 3."

the saga continues... picked by ybcool 4 months ago

The raid by Texas authorities on a reclusive polygamous sect in April has had an unexpected consequence - the launch of a new clothing line. picked by mutil8or 2 months ago

The imprisoned leader of a polygamist sect along with other five men arrested earlier this year in Texas have been accused of child sex assault. picked by maxriter 1 month ago

After hours of lawyers popping up with similar objections and questions, a custody hearing for 416 children seized from a polygamist sect finally turned to whether they were abused: A child welfare worker said some women at the sect's ranch may have had children when they were minors, some as young as 13. picked by MeMe 5 months ago

pictures and video of the raid as it happened...

"This site was created by the FLDS people to help the innocent children that were living at the YFZ Ranch in Eldorado, Texas." picked by ybcool 4 months ago

Young teenage girls at a polygamist compound in West Texas were required to have sex in a soaring white temple after they were married in sect-recognized unions, according to court documents unsealed Wednesday.

Update to This story picked by doggylives 5 months ago

this is difficult to watch... an interview with three of the mothers taken during the raid on the polygamist sect. their take on the raid, freedom, and their lifestyles almost in unison. picked by ybcool 5 months ago

Example ...

No, everyone is born Christian. Only later in life do people choose to stray from Jesus and worship satan instead. Atheists have the greatest "cover" of all, they insist they believe in no god yet most polls done and the latest research indicates that they are actually a different sect of Muslims. picked by deepcleanfun 8 months ago

Mel Gibson has poured a further $10 million into his controversial sect in the Malibu hills as he oversees the construction of a 400-seat church to expand his flock of followers. Note to women: must wear veils, long skirts and NO PANTS. picked by misswinkle 12 months ago

Civilization as we know it is coming to an end soon. This is not the wacky proclamation of a doomsday cult, apocalypse bible prophecy sect, or conspiracy theory society. Rather, it is the scientific conclusion of the best paid, most widely-respected geologists, physicists, bankers, and investors in the world. These are rational, professional, conservative individuals who are absolutely terrified b... read full post picked by jLoSsDh 6 months ago

The leader of the largest US polygamist sect who arranged a marriage between a 14-year-old girl and her 19-year-old cousin, told the girl it was her religious duty to give herself "mind, body and soul" to her husband. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

A religious sect in Russia is hiding in a cave, and threatens to blow itself up should police interfere. Oh, and they don't want to pay tax. picked by kissmenow 10 months ago

This whole story continues to blow my mind.

Update to this, this, this, this, this, this, and this. Probably a couple others, too. picked by deEPCHill 4 months ago

A teenager was arrested after a leader of the Church of Satan turned over to the FBI an e-mail the high school student had written to the sect in which he threatened to kill his grandparents, authorities said. picked by dollyllama 9 months ago

The aliens are coming! The Raelian sect is selling its Canadian compound, UFOland, because "our future is in the United States." picked by kissmenow 2 years ago

Hawkins, believed to be a member of a religious sect called the House of Yahweh, faces up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fine for the third-degree charge. picked by kissmenow 1 year ago

“Our plans are big,” said Charles Pace, leader of The Branch, The Lord of Righteousness sect of the Branch Davidians. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Members of a religious sect that forbids Christmas celebrations do not suffer from Christmas tree allergies. Duh! picked by NoKidding 2 years ago