The 15 Most Famous Cults in History
Church of Bible Understanding
Popularly known as the “Carpet Cult”, the Church of Bible Understanding was founded in 1971 by Stewart Traill. Preaching a version of evangelical Christianity, which involves breaking off contact with people outside the community and working for the church businesses, including carpet cleaning and van businesses. The cult leaders held 90% of the income while the other members spent their lives in poverty.
