Friend worries about Justin Bieber: Is he part of a cult?

USA - Could Justin Bieber (31) belong to a cult? At least that's what a friend of the pop star suspects - and not without reason.

Justin Bieber (31) is very religious and repeatedly professes his faith on social media.
Justin Bieber (31) is very religious and repeatedly professes his faith on social media.  © Evan Agostini/AP/dpa

For some time now, the singer has reportedly become more and more withdrawn and has had little contact with those closest to him.

According to TMZ, the co-founder of Justin's fashion brand, Ryan Good (41), has not spoken to him for over a year. This was triggered by Judah Smith, the 31-year-old's pastor.

The friendship broke down when the 41-year-old left the "Churchome" church, in which Smith plays a leading role.

Ryan is convinced that the church is a cult - the close relationship between Justin and the pastor is very worrying.

Ryan Good (41) is very worried about Justin Bieber.
Ryan Good (41) is very worried about Justin Bieber.  © Screenshot/Instagram/ryangood24

It was also "strange" that the "Baby" singer brought the pastor onto the fashion brand's board a few years ago - even though Smith had no business experience and there had already been tension between him and Ryan.

The 41-year-old is therefore very worried about Justin - especially in view of the singer's bizarre behavior of late.