{"id":2175506,"date":"2024-02-13T17:54:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T22:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/7th-heaven-actor-addresses-rumors-that-he-became-a-cult-leader\/"},"modified":"2024-02-13T17:58:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T22:58:51","slug":"7th-heaven-actor-addresses-rumors-that-he-became-a-cult-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/7th-heaven-actor-addresses-rumors-that-he-became-a-cult-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"7th Heaven&#8217; Star Denies Cult Leader Rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F7th-heaven-actor-addresses-rumors-that-he-became-a-cult-leader%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2175506&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Actor Andrew Keegan Addresses Cult Rumors in California<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recently,\u200c actor\u200b <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/celebrities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Andrew Keegan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  spoke\u200b out about the\u2064 rumors surrounding his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/7-alleged-cult-members-arrested-in-connection-with-leaders-mummified-body\/\" title=\"7 alleged cult members arrested in connection with leader\u2019s mummified body\">alleged cult<\/a> in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/california\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">California<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Contrary to the speculation, Keegan explained that he was\u200d simply \u200d&#8221;bringing people together&#8221;\u200b in \u200dthe vibrant Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Known for his roles in\u200c popular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/entertainment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">television shows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  like &#8220;Trinkets,&#8221; &#8220;Moesha,&#8221; and &#8220;Party \u2063of Five,&#8221;\u200b as well as films such \u2064as \u200b&#8221;10 Things I Hate About You,&#8221; Keegan shared his perspective on the matter during an episode of\u2063 the\u2064 &#8220;Pod Meets World&#8221; podcast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keegan laughed off\u2062 the notion of being anointed a\u2063 cult leader \u2064overnight, explaining how he became involved with the\u2064 Venice community and its spiritual atmosphere. He and a group of like-minded individuals saw an opportunity to repurpose an old Hare Krishna Temple and create a space for \u2063positive community engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The movement, named Full Circle, aimed to make a difference in the community and was comprised of individuals who had previously been part of the\u2062 Occupy Wall Street movement. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2024\/tv\/news\/andrew-keegan-cult-leader-full-circle-1235908156\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Variety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Keegan invested significant amounts of money and \u2062time into the project, resulting\u2064 in the formation of \u200da strong and supportive friend group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The \u200drumors\u2064 of Keegan&#8217;s\u200d alleged cult began when a \u200dVice\u2063 reporter published an \u200carticle titled &#8220;One\u200d of the Stars of &#8217;10 Things \u2064I Hate About You&#8217; Started \u200ca Religion.&#8221; The article described encounters with \u2064a group member\u2063 named Third Eye,\u200c who claimed to be part of the inner circle of enlightened members, with Keegan as\u200d their\u2063 leader.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reflecting on the\u2063 situation, Keegan admitted\u200d that he \u2064could have handled\u200b the media attention\u2062 better. He \u2062emphasized that the group was not a cult \u200cbut rather a gathering of\u200c individuals who organized numerous events and activities for the community. Keegan dismissed\u2064 the notion of a strict doctrine, stating \u200dthat their \u2064handbook, &#8220;The Co-Creator&#8217;s \u200cHandbook,&#8221;\u200d was\u2063 more\u200d of\u200c a guide for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seattle-pulls-the-plug-on-initiative-to-end-homelessness-two-years-after-it-began\/\" title=\"Seattle ends homelessness initiative two years after launch.\">community \u200bengagement<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During the podcast, \u200dhost Danielle Fishel compared Keegan&#8217;s group to the Burning Man festival rather than notorious cults like\u2063 Heaven&#8217;s Gate. Keegan agreed, suggesting \u2063that a\u200c different name might have \u200davoided the\u200d negative connotations associated with the term &#8220;cult \u200bleader.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In retrospect, Keegan acknowledged\u2063 that the group&#8217;s evolution from a \u2062gathering\u200c of people to a vibrant community center \u2062may have been misunderstood. Despite the\u200b controversy, Keegan emphasized the positive \u200cimpact \u200bthey had on the Venice community and the lasting \u200cmemories created during \u2062their time together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Keegan differentiate Full Circle from being\u200d a cult, emphasizing self-expression, spirituality, and connection instead?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ted his own money in the project, which included purchasing the old temple and renovating \u2063it\u2063 to\u2063 fit the needs of the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While some may \u2064see the group&#8217;s practices as unconventional, \u2062Keegan emphasized that \u200dFull Circle \u200cwas \u2062not \u200ca cult. He explained \u200bthat the community emphasized self-expression, spirituality, and connection, but there was no indoctrination\u2063 or \u2062control \u2063over its members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keegan&#8217;s intentions were \u200crooted in creating a positive and inclusive\u2064 space for \u2064people to gather and \u200dexplore\u200d their own spiritual journeys. He believed in the \u200cpower\u2062 of\u200c community \u200dand\u200c wanted to provide a supportive environment for individuals to connect with each other\u200b and the world around them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since its inception, Full\u2062 Circle \u200chas hosted \u2062a variety\u2064 of events, including meditation sessions, workshops, \u2063and\u200b live performances. The group&#8217;s aim is\u2062 to \u2062foster personal\u2064 growth, creativity, and \u200bcollaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keegan acknowledged that misunderstandings and rumors\u200b can often arise when \u200ca community is perceived as different or unconventional. He \u200bencouraged people \u2062to approach\u200b Full Circle with an open mind \u2063and curiosity\u2062 rather than jumping to\u200d conclusions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In recent\u2064 years, Keegan has\u200c shifted his focus away from acting \u200dand\u2063 towards building and nurturing the Full Circle community. He is dedicated to creating a safe and inspiring space\u2064 for individuals to explore their spirituality and connect with others who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/class-action-settlement-deadline-for-dude-wipes-customers-to-file-claim-in-9-million-settlement-in-four-days\/\" title=\"4-day deadline for Dude Wipes customers to file claim in M class-action settlement.\">share\u200c similar values<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite the rumors surrounding his alleged \u200ccult, Keegan remains committed to serving his community and \u200bmaking\u200d a positive impact in the world. He hopes that by \u2062addressing the misconceptions and providing insight into \u200bFull Circle&#8217;s mission, people will be\u200d able to \u2064see the value and potential for growth within the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In conclusion, \u2064Andrew Keegan has spoken \u2063out about the rumors surrounding his alleged cult in\u200b California. He clarified that Full Circle, the\u200d community he\u2062 helped create,\u200c is not a cult but rather a space\u200d for positive community engagement and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/morgan-wallens-sister-slams-cancel-culture-following-brothers-deplatforming-over-n-word-video-taped-by-neighbor-no-room-for-forgiveness-and-growth\/\" title=\"Morgan Wallen\u2019s Sister Slams \u2018Cancel Culture\u2019 Following Brother\u2019s Deplatforming Over N-Word Video Taped By Neighbor: \u2018No Room For Forgiveness And Growth\u2019\">personal growth<\/a>. Keegan emphasized \u2064the importance of approaching Full Circle with an open mind and encouraged \u200cpeople to explore their\u200d spirituality and\u200b connect with others in a supportive and inclusive \u2064environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Actor Andrew Keegan denied rumors of starting a cult in California, clarifying that he was simply gathering people in Venice. The 45-year-old is famous for his roles in TV shows like &#8220;Trinkets,&#8221; &#8220;Moesha,&#8221; &#8220;Party of Five,&#8221; and &#8220;7th Heaven,&#8221; along with his appearances in various films<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":2175507,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Andrew-Keegan-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2175506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Andrew-Keegan-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2175506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2175506"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2175506\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2175507"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2175506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2175506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2175506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}