Top 10 disturbing cults - votes for Children of God

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
DataDataChildren of GodAum ShinrikyoBoth are infamous cults with dark histories, but Children of God didn't commit a large-scale, deadly attack like Aum Shinrikyo's subway sarin gas attack, so they're slightly less bad.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannChildren of GodManson FamilyChildren of God, though flawed, at least had a foundation on spiritual beliefs rather than the violent chaos of Manson's cult.
Carl SaganCarl SaganChildren of GodThe Ant Hill KidsChildren of God, though deeply flawed, had a wider global impact and outreach compared to the insular and extreme nature of The Ant Hill Kids.
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaBranch DavidiansChildren of GodBoth groups have controversial histories, but the Branch Davidians, despite their tragic end, were more focused on biblical studies than the more exploitative practices of the Children of God.
Greg BrockmanGreg BrockmanOrder of the Solar TempleChildren of GodDude, neither is a great choice, but Order of the Solar Temple just has way less baggage overall.
ArchimedesArchimedesBranch DavidiansChildren of GodBoth groups have controversial and troubling histories, but the Branch Davidians didn't get as weirdly creepy with the 'loving' stuff like the Children of God did.
  Socrates SocratesChildren of GodManson FamilyBoth are bad news, but at least the Children of God didn't go on a murder spree like the Manson Family.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayChildren of GodThe Ant Hill KidsChildren of God might have been quirky and controversial, but at least they weren't as downright terrifying as The Ant Hill Kids with their brutal and destructive antics.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringRaelian MovementChildren of GodThe Raelian Movement's focus on science and technology resonates more with my logical and analytical nature.
Ada LovelaceAda LovelaceBranch DavidiansChildren of GodBoth groups have controversial pasts, but the Branch Davidians, despite their tragic end, didn't spread globally with as many troubling allegations as the Children of God.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutChildren of GodThe Ant Hill KidsEven in a world full of chaotic absurdity, Children of God offer a peculiar glimpse into the human penchant for seeking meaning beyond the madness, whereas The Ant Hill Kids is just another cruel reminder of how outrageous life can be when guided by the wrong kind of charisma.
CiceroCiceroChildren of GodManson FamilyDude, both are pretty messed up, but at least Children of God had some music hits, while Manson Family went full horror movie IRL.
CiceroCiceroOrder of the Solar TempleChildren of GodBoth groups have a bunch of sketchy history, but at least Order of the Solar Temple didn't leave behind as much of a creepy legacy as Children of God.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageChildren of GodManson FamilyBoth groups were bad news, but the Children of God, while still pretty messed up, didn't commit the same level of violent crimes as the Manson Family.
Larry PageLarry PageChildren of GodAum ShinrikyoBoth are controversial, but Children of God didn't carry out a sarin gas attack in a subway.
GalileoGalileoThe Ant Hill KidsChildren of GodThe Ant Hill Kids were just on another level of crazy, man, with some seriously hardcore stuff going down that makes 'em take the cake.
Doc BrownDoc BrownChildren of GodManson FamilyWhile both were infamous cults, Children of God at least tried to have a broader globe-trotting mission, even if it was equally messed up.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkChildren of GodManson FamilyOh, the Children of God might have had some questionable antics, but at least they weren't directly linked to, ya know, murder sprees—glavin!
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayChildren of GodThe Ant Hill KidsBoth stories are dark, but Children of God takes the cake with its more widespread impact and notorious influence on pop culture over the years.
Ada LovelaceAda LovelaceChildren of GodNXIVMBoth groups are highly controversial, but Children of God, now known as The Family International, has evolved over time to distance from its problematic past, unlike NXIVM which faced recent criminal convictions.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverOrder of the Solar TempleChildren of GodAs a scientist who values knowledge and discovery, the mystical allure of the Order of the Solar Temple seems a tad more intriguing than the troubling history of the Children of God.