Love Has Won

Love Has Won was a cult founded in the mid-2000s by Amy Carlson ( Mother God) at its helm. Born in 1975, Carlson claimed to be the embodiment of a divine entity, asserting herself as the earthly vessel for "Mother God." She attracted followers who believed she possessed spiritual powers and insights beyond human comprehension.
=== Core Beliefs ===
The cult's teachings were a peculiar mix of New Age spirituality, conspiracy theories, and apocalyptic predictions. Love Has Won followers believed in the imminent end of the world and subscribed to the idea that Carlson's leadership was crucial for salvation. The group promoted a blend of spiritual enlightenment, veganism, and unconventional healing practices, often involving the ingestion of colloidal silver.
Carlson's teachings revolved around the idea that she was the 534th incarnation of Mother God, a deity who was destined to lead exactly 144,000 believers out of the superficial reality of our "3-D world" and into a fifth dimensional plane of higher existence. To accomplish this, she needed to regularly commune with "The Galactics," an "etheric team" of spiritual ambassadors that she said was largely made up of deceased celebrities like Robin Williams, John Lennon, and Michael Jackson – as well as the living, Donald Trump. She believed her past lives included Cleopatra, Jesus, Joan of Arc. Harriet Tubman and Marilyn Monroe; she claimed to have full memory of her lives, including being hanged on the cross as Jesus. She also claimed to be the reincarnated "Madam Blavtski," likely Helena Blavatsky, the founder of the occult religion Theosophy.
Love Has Won faced scrutiny for its unconventional and, in some cases, harmful practices. Reports surfaced of members severing ties with family and friends, as the cult discouraged contact with non-believers. Additionally, there were allegations of emotional and psychological manipulation, as well as financial exploitation of followers who were encouraged to donate significant sums of money to the organization.
=== Media Exposure ===
The cult gained wider attention in the mid-2010s through social media and various online platforms. Videos of Carlson and her followers engaging in erratic behaviors and promoting their apocalyptic beliefs went viral, drawing both fascination and concern from the public. The cult gained notoriety through social media and online platforms, where videos of Carlson and her followers engaging in erratic behavior and espousing their apocalyptic beliefs went viral. Media coverage highlighted the bizarre nature of Love Has Won's practices, drawing both fascination and concern from the public. The group briefly moved to the island of Kauai in Hawaii in August 2020, where they were met with hostility from locals after Carlson publicly proclaimed that she was the Hawaiian goddess Pele. A multi-day protest ensued, with protestors lighting driftwood fires and chanting Hawaiian prayers around the rented property the group were staying in.
=== Legal Issues ===
Love Has Won faced legal challenges in different states, including accusations of child abuse, false imprisonment, and other criminal activities. Authorities in multiple jurisdictions investigated the group, leading to raids and arrests. The legal battles further exposed the controversial nature of the cult and raised questions about the well-being of its members.
=== Tragic End ===
Love Has Won took a tragic turn in 2021. Amy Carlson was found dead in a Colorado home, and seven of her followers were arrested in connection with the discovery. The circumstances surrounding Carlson's death and the cult's continued activities remained subjects of ongoing investigations.
Category:Cults