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The Sworn: Dissecting the Cult

The Sworn: Dissecting the Cult

By: Jason White & Shari Kennedy
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We are your podcast hosts Jason and Shari taking you on a deep dive into this mysterious island cult that build a religion around cannibalism and worshiping the living dead. I’m Jason, a history adjunct professor and love all this macabre. And I’m Shari, an ex-catholic who is fascinated by the history of religion, and a librarian.

Join us as we take a look into how this group began and where it’s headed next.

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Episodes
  • Life After Death? How The Sworn honor the deceased

    Life After Death? How The Sworn honor the deceased
    Nov 7 2024

    The Sworn, with their deep reverence for death and intricate rituals, handle the corpse of a fellow member with profound ceremony and symbolism, blending reverence for both physical remains and the spirit that once inhabited them. Through these practices, the Sworn both honor the deceased and reaffirm their beliefs, drawing strength from each member’s life and death as a continuous thread in the cycle of their community’s existence.
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    19 mins
  • The Testament of Ash and Bone: Better than the Bible?

    The Testament of Ash and Bone: Better than the Bible?
    Nov 5 2024

    We take a look at The Sworn's most holiest of texts: The Testament of Ash and Bone and compare it to other religious manuscripts that have had huge impacts throughout history.
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    15 mins
  • Grinner's Insane Outfit: Attire of religious leaders and what it represents

    Grinner's Insane Outfit: Attire of religious leaders and what it represents
    Oct 30 2024

    Grinner's attire, steeped in the eerie reverence for the Lord of Death, both aligns with and starkly contrasts the garb of religious figures throughout history, whose clothing symbolizes unique spiritual messages and authority. Here’s a comparison with some well-known leaders.
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    17 mins
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