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The “Socially Harmful” Cult that Believes in Aliens & Double Orgasms | False Gods

From teaching that children living with disabilities (or who’ve been sexually abused) are being punished for their errors in a previous life to carrots being as dangerous as heroin, Serge Benhayon's teachings may seem incredible, outlandish and dangerous. But to his followers, he is a god-like figure with healing powers. Despite an Australian Court finding that it was true to say his organisation, Universal Medicine, was “a socially harmful cult”, it has continued to attract followers around the world and tear families apart. We hear from Esther Rockett who was taken to court by Universal Medicine and Robin Clifford whose family was destroyed by his ex-wife joining the group.

English
  • Originally Aired April 6, 2021
  • Runtime 12 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Production Company VICE Media
  • Created December 1, 2025 by
    AddingStuffIsFun
  • Modified December 1, 2025 by
    AddingStuffIsFun