The Cult Next Door: Global investigation into a dangerous ‘religious’ group | 7NEWS Spotlight

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  • Опубликовано: 2 июл 2023
  • The Cult Next Door. 7NEWS Spotlight’s global investigation into a dangerous ‘religious’ group. They were two young Aussie women, enticed by faith and friendship, welcomed into a community made to feel safe and loved. But things quickly changed.
    This week, in a 7NEWS Spotlight global investigation, for the first time the chilling true stories of the women who escaped a dangerous cult.
    Branded as a religious movement, Providence has been operating in Australia since 1997, and is accused of recruiting young women in local shopping centres and universities then brainwashing them to travel to South Korea to become spiritual brides of a criminal.
    Spotlight has uncovered allegations of serious crimes and brainwashing by the outfit which is registered as a charitable organisation in Australia.
    7NEWS Europe correspondent Sarah Greenhalgh this week joins the 7NEWS Spotlight team and, in a world first, travels deep inside the secretive cult compound in South Korea to confront the leaders.
    “We’ve been investigating this cult for six months and it has led us across Australia, to the US and South Korea,” said Sarah. “When we started, we knew there were serious allegations of coercive control and various forms of abuse, but we had no idea just how sinister this organisation is. What we’ve uncovered now involves the Australian Federal Police.
    “Providence was founded in 1978 by self-professed ‘messiah’ Jeong Meong-Seok (JMS). The group claims to be a Christian religious movement with more than 40,000 Korean members and a presence in more than 70 countries including Australia. The ‘churches’ we’ve visited in Melbourne and Sydney are just like those in South Korea - there’s no signage, no lists of services, certainly no standard, ‘open door’ church policy. Instead, the faithful meet behind frosted glass, using secret pin codes for access.
    “Providence is a cult. And the impact it has had on so many young women’s lives is enormous.”
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Комментарии • 3,1 тыс.

  • @eckankar7756
    @eckankar7756 11 месяцев назад +745

    When I was a kid we attended Jim Jone's church when he was still in Indiana, USA. I spent Christmas at his house. Later he moved off to California then on to Guyana where the congregation was murdered. He had a dark energy, as a kid I could sense it. Watch out who you call teacher, leader, master.

    • @Dobviews
      @Dobviews 11 месяцев назад

      I was 1 year and 17 days old when the Jonestown massacre occurred. Many people believe Jim Jones acted alone but the women closest to JJ ensured his plan was completed.
      I still think about how people will join any type of religious group but will scoff at the manipulation and control of the people in Jonestown as being gullible fools.
      When a person signs over all critical thinking to an ideology... they place themselves and everyone around them in danger.

    • @Palmetto-J
      @Palmetto-J 11 месяцев назад

      I really can't believe that people are still failing prey to this kind of victimization. It's mind-boggling. You would think that Jim Jones would have been the last satanic monster in the world to have ever gotten away with this level of mind control. This is beyond my understanding.

    • @user-tg4lm1po2s
      @user-tg4lm1po2s 10 месяцев назад +11

      But you are alive and well....😮 Did you get anything out of it.

    • @Dobviews
      @Dobviews 10 месяцев назад

      @@user-tg4lm1po2s Most likely an early BS meter! A healthy fear of any religion that has lead this person away from crackpots and pyramid schemes!

    • @girumzemichael704
      @girumzemichael704 10 месяцев назад +24

      That guy was a drug addict, right? Most likely this one too.

  • @bobjames6622
    @bobjames6622 10 месяцев назад +1441

    If you're ever in a crowd where everybody else is acting in unison around a central figure my advice is this....RUN!

    • @lornadoon845
      @lornadoon845 10 месяцев назад +47

      At that point it's too late

    • @kevettenoel3207
      @kevettenoel3207 10 месяцев назад +36

      ​@@lornadoon845possible but if they don't know that they're on to them then you definitely need to exit with the swiftness!!!!!

    • @PUCK.GUN.LAWS1
      @PUCK.GUN.LAWS1 10 месяцев назад +14

      Not necessarily this man was living the dream

    • @Longshlong304
      @Longshlong304 10 месяцев назад +7

      Gorgeous Slowly and slickly exit stage left

    • @Longshlong304
      @Longshlong304 10 месяцев назад +36

      @@PUCK.GUN.LAWS1 Really? Sick

  • @markarca6360
    @markarca6360 10 месяцев назад +55

    10 years for violating a woman? Here in the Philippines, this is lifetime in jail!

    • @WitnessUnderground
      @WitnessUnderground 3 месяца назад

      In USA it's not illegal if it happened more than 2 years ago. Statute of limitations. Makes you wonder who wrote these laws and what kind of leadership we have here. It's disgusting. In Pennsylvania the first state to remove the limitation, 14 Jehovah's Witness child sex abusers were incriminated in the first months after changing the law. They were all protected by their religion and by the law.

    • @user-xz7nz7lb4r
      @user-xz7nz7lb4r 2 месяца назад +3

      We had here in the Phil's just like that😂😂.in the person of pastor Apollo Pukiboloy😂😂

    • @markarca6360
      @markarca6360 2 месяца назад

      @@user-xz7nz7lb4r Update: He is no-show at the investigation of the Philippine Senate, so they are planning to arrest him. Also, the Vice president of the Philippines, announced her support of ACQ, since the Dutertes are a close acquaintance of Quiboloy (I mean Quibulok).

    • @bradolfpittler2875
      @bradolfpittler2875 Месяц назад +1

      Not if you're a cult leader like Apollo Quiboloy!

  • @curious_puspin_cat
    @curious_puspin_cat 10 месяцев назад +347

    As a ex cult member of that "brides cult" Thank you for making documentaries about them. I lost a lot of friends because of that cult. I always regret the time and life i waste because of them. I pray to God they will crushed them to pieces. I pray for God's wrath will be fall upon them.

    • @ShalomEntirety1
      @ShalomEntirety1 9 месяцев назад +36

      I'm thankful YOU still believe in GOD and have not given up Faith- due to flawed sick twisted individuals.
      Ephesians 6:10-18 :)
      Shalom.

    • @JessAnnLightRiver
      @JessAnnLightRiver 9 месяцев назад +17

      The Lord Bless you and keep you, may his face turn apon you and be gracious to you!!
      I love how the bible always referred to fruit, if you grew fruit for a way of life, when it is ripen, you take it to market. You WILL be laid accordingly to the amount of fruit you have and the quality of that fruit! So rejoice in times of your greatest weaknesses, that is the time the holy spirit will do the most through you! (See you on the the other side). God does wonderful and amazing things in the midst of tragedies, sleep well and let him work through you. :)

    • @persona5305
      @persona5305 9 месяцев назад +11

      Me too. I regretted all the time wasted, thank goodness the cult i joined become too big and insanely perfectionist and anti sexual relationships "unless blessed" of course that i did not experience sexual assault at all. all the rest though I experience.. Sleep deprivation, food deprivation, extreme physical activities all to make your mind weak to keep you in their programming. total sacrifice of your life to dedicate yourself to "God" and the second coming of the messiah. I am positive that this JMS cult is inspired and copied the Unification Movement under Sun Myung Moon (deceased) they are know here in US as "Moonies" yeah and they're also the reason why I am here in US until today.

    • @irhael8003
      @irhael8003 8 месяцев назад +8

      It will, beloved, it will. Don't regret the time wasted, it wasn't wasted. Your experience can also help other potential victims. Maybe go out and look for those who could be recruited into such cults and bring them to the True God? Or get in the way when you see such sects attempting to recruit someone? And perhaps it has brought you closer to the REAL Jesus than you would have been without it, by learning what he is NOT

    • @JessAnnLightRiver
      @JessAnnLightRiver 8 месяцев назад

      @@irhael8003 wow, you and I think alike! ;)

  • @josi4251
    @josi4251 11 месяцев назад +1361

    I love Australian journalism. They go in HARD on obvious criminals.

    • @KingBritish
      @KingBritish 11 месяцев назад +84

      I have almost mirrored this comment. Australia make great documentaries.

    • @ingridakerblom7577
      @ingridakerblom7577 11 месяцев назад +64

      DW german channel makes good stuff to! They have a lot of free documentaries (here on YT) about topics you don't see/hear anywhere else.. 😊

    • @orls9068
      @orls9068 11 месяцев назад +16

      @@ingridakerblom7577love that channel!

    • @pbg9208
      @pbg9208 10 месяцев назад +3

      they must hug really tight

    • @AmazingGrace945
      @AmazingGrace945 10 месяцев назад +49

      America used to have journalists like that but now it’s all about money and power.

  • @travelpalz
    @travelpalz 10 месяцев назад +1015

    It must feel good to be a reporter who really makes a difference in the world, well done, hope the girls get justice!

    • @adambane1719
      @adambane1719 10 месяцев назад +25

      She didnt ask that charity's commisioner any hard hitting questions pr hold her accountable....
      nor did she go after the REAL culprits, the Australian law makers who ALLOW this to happen on their doorstep

    • @Saleigh
      @Saleigh 10 месяцев назад +15

      These poor girls they got in their heads when they used love and friendship and feeling accepted they were so young that was the first head trick.

    • @alexandrakaraboukoukis931
      @alexandrakaraboukoukis931 10 месяцев назад +6

      Remember you May loose your souls✝️😭

    • @alexandrakaraboukoukis931
      @alexandrakaraboukoukis931 10 месяцев назад +7

      Witchcraft 😭😳

    • @alexandrakaraboukoukis931
      @alexandrakaraboukoukis931 10 месяцев назад +14

      God Is Spirit Not a Pediphil

  • @koagurl
    @koagurl 6 месяцев назад +8

    Commenting to boost this into the algorithm. More people need to see this.

  • @delana2842
    @delana2842 10 месяцев назад +35

    Excellent documentary. Thank you for sharing it with us!
    "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves" [Matthew 7:15].
    "Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? . . ." Matthew 7:16-20

  • @kerlyn3582
    @kerlyn3582 11 месяцев назад +94

    Those poor women abused by this man who calls himself a 'messiah'. Because someone attaches the name 'Christian' to themselves does not mean they are. This man was merely a person who is a pervert, manipulator, abuser, liar, blasphemer and a thief to name but a few of his traits, who calls himself a Christian. I hope those who have fallen prey to this cult find justice and peace within themselves and go on to lead wonderful new lives.

    • @rudra62
      @rudra62 10 месяцев назад +7

      Someone manipulating a person to do whatever will tell them and convince them they are what the victim wants them to be, and the manipulated person is being "saved" from something horrendous, and only the manipulator can so save them. If they have to label themselves "Christian" or "expert" or "authority", they'll use that. They'll flatter and threaten - using religion or pseudoscience or pseudo-legal rhetoric.

    • @Emsev100
      @Emsev100 3 месяца назад +2

      Funny that he claims to be a christian but goes against the Bible.

  • @elizabethhurtado2829
    @elizabethhurtado2829 11 месяцев назад +449

    Whoever registered this as a charity belongs in prison...

    • @arongilbert5828
      @arongilbert5828 11 месяцев назад +7

      Or government

    • @elizabethhurtado2829
      @elizabethhurtado2829 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@arongilbert5828 not my government

    • @arongilbert5828
      @arongilbert5828 11 месяцев назад +44

      I'm in America. Our entire government belongs in prison.

    • @elizabethhurtado2829
      @elizabethhurtado2829 11 месяцев назад +8

      @@arongilbert5828 ya,, not all of them but you are right....big issues

    • @Chu3505
      @Chu3505 11 месяцев назад

      😂Every countries have these evangelicalism preachers people problems.They’re Tv Evangelicalism preachers using those names of all faiths of GODS to manipulating other people to doings their bitting..

  • @MrIhatefrogs
    @MrIhatefrogs 6 месяцев назад +4

    They still have that cult here in Prospect area in Sydney. Please investigate.

  • @Garbeaux.
    @Garbeaux. 9 месяцев назад +71

    The closest thing to a cult I’ve ever joined is a fraternity in college. Of course there was no worshiping of anything or an all powerful member, but many of the techniques are similar. The rituals, the symbolism, (like dying and being reborn) the rules , almost daily activities, the chants, the letters, weekly meetings where you’d be called out in front of the entire frat, sleep deprivation at times, being forced to live in the house, and of course excommunication. If someone quit, no matter the reason, we had to act like they were nonexistent. I basically quit slowly at the end of sophomore year without making a fuss bc I got tired of it taking up so much of my time. I didn’t have any issues in that regard bc I still attended parties and participated in rush while continuing paying dues. Sororities and fraternities are like cult-lite. I will say though it’s absolutely nothing about buying friends like so many non-Greeks say. Greek life opens many doors not only in college but afterwards too. It basically is a way to enter elite society. Why do you think so many presidents, politicians, and famous individuals join secret societies?

    • @Karin-fj3eu
      @Karin-fj3eu 9 месяцев назад +5

      💯

    • @VoltairesRevenge
      @VoltairesRevenge 8 месяцев назад +9

      Yup, that’s why I refused to join when invited. I was originally interested because of the history of Black American sororities, but then I learned about hazing, and I was like “No chick is kicking my azz or making me touch her cooter.” (Disclaimer: IF that’s what they do. 🙄)

    • @omphiledirero5622
      @omphiledirero5622 7 месяцев назад +2

      That's crazy 😧

    • @Garbeaux.
      @Garbeaux. 7 месяцев назад +6

      @@VoltairesRevenge the hazing wasn’t too bad at mine. It was mainly jokes. That said, I’ve heard horror stories from people in different fraternities/sororities. There was nothing that was degrading or illegal. Problem is it only takes one person to change the culture from then on our bc the pledge hazed will more than want to haze the next pledge class and beyond. It’s creates a vicious cycle where it gets worse and worse.

    • @user-cg9ry5id5v
      @user-cg9ry5id5v 5 месяцев назад +6

      100% I also disaffiliated but a sorority. I was shunned and lost most of my friends. My college experience was pretty tainted by it and the things that went on and were accepted by the group. Many of them are still friends today and have a great network, live normal lives while I lost it all but it was well worth it to me. It truly grosses me out the things they turned a blind eye to.

  • @daisydee4844
    @daisydee4844 10 месяцев назад +73

    Unfortunately almost similar thing is happening here in my country kenya,a cult that has claimed more than 300 lives and still counting through starvation -Shakahola starvation cult

    • @Leopardvixen369
      @Leopardvixen369 10 месяцев назад

      We have loads of cults here in the US and, mostly, they’re allowed to exist. I don’t understand at all.

    • @janetjean1412
      @janetjean1412 10 месяцев назад +7

      My heart cries out...only if we had great investigators like these...but ours are controlled by people in high offices unfortunately

    • @skytrip5273
      @skytrip5273 10 месяцев назад +1

      Ats horrible. Someone needs to tell the local media to stop that.

    • @TraceyMariexx
      @TraceyMariexx 9 месяцев назад +3

      Are Kenyan authorities bringing those responsible to trial? I'll look this up later as this is the first one heard about it.. So sad that people are this dispensable in the world today :(

    • @11lvr11
      @11lvr11 4 месяца назад +2

      Yeah I watched a documentary about it.. It's insane😢

  • @Trucky21
    @Trucky21 11 месяцев назад +99

    That Commissioner, what a brat! She is willingly encouraging those disgusting crimes to perpetuate. Sick people... 💩😤

    • @paulforder591
      @paulforder591 11 месяцев назад

      She's a paper--pusher unwilling to confront Providence's negative aspects and its perverted leader. 😝

    • @Mantarr1
      @Mantarr1 10 месяцев назад +7

      The Charities commissioner? To be fair, Australia has strict privacy laws, so she is probably legally bound to not comment, infuriating as it may seem. I am sure they will be looking into it now, but nothing ever seems to change unless its exposed by the media...

    • @aCoffeeWithKate
      @aCoffeeWithKate 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@Mantarr1 Yes, and I'm pretty sure if she was to comment, that would cause problems if the government wanted to press charges.

  • @-kerri435
    @-kerri435 8 месяцев назад +57

    Being a victim of domestic violence, ive learnt alot by watching this. How these women can tell their story with showing such clear understanding & strength & confidence in all they share/speak. Whilst I was a blabbing mess STILL questioning alot & confusing my story with what I'd been made/abused to believe, the police then started looking into what are they supposed to be looking into. Well done to these women sharing their stories without what they endured taking over!! 👏

    • @jennybrooks9027
      @jennybrooks9027 8 месяцев назад +4

      ❤️‍🔥🙏🙏🙏❤️‍🔥

    • @Dre2Dee2
      @Dre2Dee2 6 месяцев назад

      yeah Im so glad they get to enjoy the celebrity of this harrowing story
      They're certainly enjoying every second of it

    • @chantelfarquharsonHBSLtd.
      @chantelfarquharsonHBSLtd. 4 месяца назад

      Bwhahahahah they are passing the BUCK, BBC did something similar and blamed the Nigerians, very bad acting. THey are insulting religeous people. To push their devils cause. It is still a spiritual battle and the elites, including their media lap dogs are pushing this narrative. Dont believe what you see.

  • @stephanblack4558
    @stephanblack4558 6 месяцев назад +6

    This video should be shown in all schools.

  • @missj.d9187
    @missj.d9187 10 месяцев назад +573

    I have so much praise and respect for the Man who refused to give up even after he's own father getting attacked to bring this evil man to account. I hope the women can find peace.

    • @remingtonsteel5945
      @remingtonsteel5945 10 месяцев назад

      And corrupt governments , cover up for the criminals ...and if they have ''laws'' against this crimes in place , they are too soft or just increased protections for the criminals...and is happening all over the world...

    • @kellywade8275
      @kellywade8275 10 месяцев назад +6

      I'm sure his father wasn't happy about it.

    • @jerrodtham
      @jerrodtham 10 месяцев назад

      I still wonder if i put myself in those women shoes, I will not go to Korea. Why? Because the Bible says God is the only God and no one can replace Him.

    • @hodalshammari
      @hodalshammari 10 месяцев назад +24

      ​@@kellywade8275Actually the father said he was grateful that it happened to him instead of his son, and when his son felt guilty and contemplated, his father knew his son was fighting for the right thing

    • @kellywade8275
      @kellywade8275 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@hodalshammari Uh, I know that but an elderly man got beat to a pulp and could've had an unnecessary, earlier death . Who is showing concern for him?

  • @RichAng-ni6sx
    @RichAng-ni6sx 11 месяцев назад +83

    well done Maple for exposing that sick jerk! You are such a strong woman

    • @Amanda.Ray02
      @Amanda.Ray02 10 месяцев назад +4

      Agree… she’s an amazing courageous woman.

    • @coimbralaw
      @coimbralaw 6 месяцев назад +1

      You’re throwing stones. Are you sure you’re not living in a “glass house?”

  • @khoiminhhoang
    @khoiminhhoang 7 месяцев назад +4

    I’m crying right now. This is so messed up. I was in SCJ for 8 months. But this is HORRIFIC to think about.

  • @janespitfire9884
    @janespitfire9884 6 месяцев назад +11

    Wow! My daughter was almost in this mess when in college in Washingtot DC area....when they went to her apartment to look at her stuff was a warning and no one in church but females? I told her to leave it alone!!So glad she listened

  • @alanaaites8292
    @alanaaites8292 10 месяцев назад +128

    As a young woman I had so many people coming up to me with modeling propositions. I am 100 percent sure some of the people were kidnappers. Thank God I didn't want attention from anyone. A lot of narcissist men think they're Christ.

    • @HailXenu
      @HailXenu 10 месяцев назад +10

      My friend was trafficked in the uk to Spain like this
      You had a lucky escape

    • @jvane28
      @jvane28 10 месяцев назад

      Young women are so gullible and have no sense. They are so easily led astray because they think they're so beautiful.

    • @obwhan3128
      @obwhan3128 10 месяцев назад +7

      My x girlfriend of mine told me that she went to3 or 4 modeling jobs and everyone was just a sleazy scam and they all started out as some big Time Hollywood insider who can make them famous and rich beyond their wildest dreams with a snap of his fingers. If she's a good girl?

    • @orangeroughy8377
      @orangeroughy8377 10 месяцев назад +9

      What about the women. All of these men couldn't do this without women

    • @VoltairesRevenge
      @VoltairesRevenge 8 месяцев назад

      @@orangeroughy8377Amen!

  • @missychan63
    @missychan63 11 месяцев назад +66

    They sound a lot like scientologists... "Do what we say and stop speaking out against us or we'll ruin your life."

    • @Sheba8.
      @Sheba8. 11 месяцев назад

      So right. And the whole world of religion is all controlled based on fear one way or another at so many levels people feel it but they don't recognise it they make up all sorts of excuses to accept it. That's what I've noticed over years of searching for God, I don't go any religious places anymore, they're all corrupt, bible is twisted nonsense.

    • @ingridakerblom7577
      @ingridakerblom7577 11 месяцев назад +9

      Like all sect's.. That thing th ey do when they followed the reporters around with cameras is straight out of the scientology playbook..
      It's their no 2 tool against "deserters" or whatever they call them (-people who have been able to get out) & people who speak up against them in any way...

    • @lindazwalsh217
      @lindazwalsh217 11 месяцев назад

      Shitology is a very dangerous and abusive cult! And yet, they remain tax exempt?!?! This needs to STOP!

    • @deanpd3402
      @deanpd3402 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@ingridakerblom7577and of course Scientology roads lead back to Crowley, as does Kinsey, Hugh Hefner, Kenneth Anger, and post modernist pop culture.

    • @julieproctor6039
      @julieproctor6039 3 месяца назад

      Also Amish, LDS.

  • @rbukania9454
    @rbukania9454 3 месяца назад +4

    So sorry for what these ladies went through. Don't let what this evil group did to you keep you away from having a personal relationship with the true God who really loves you. Really sorry for all the pain.

  • @We_Are_All_Vultures
    @We_Are_All_Vultures 6 месяцев назад +10

    Im so sorry for the father of the professor who was attacked. Thank you for helping these women sir ❤

  • @loricartagena7453
    @loricartagena7453 10 месяцев назад +49

    I have always said, "If you want to get rich, start a Cult, religion or a charity, preferably a combination of all 3'.

    • @Violet-im6ek8pf9o
      @Violet-im6ek8pf9o 10 месяцев назад +6

      That's why a lot of people do it. It's easy to do too.

  • @yarini-1
    @yarini-1 10 месяцев назад +54

    I didn't think there were that many vulnerable and naive women in Australia. This rapist needs to go back to jail forever!

  • @irenejoyce8456
    @irenejoyce8456 9 месяцев назад +8

    Guys
    Three of my siblings are in a cult here in Kenya and trying to tell them to leave is equal to an all out fight!!

  • @zinaboulahia9291
    @zinaboulahia9291 9 месяцев назад +4

    Please continue to post about all injustices and abuses that is happening around the world, it is raising awareness among the world. I really want this so called charity organization be shut down and this man locked up in jail for the rest of his life.

  • @ic6698
    @ic6698 10 месяцев назад +197

    Parents needs to warn their kids about such things that can happen in real life .

    • @remingtonsteel5945
      @remingtonsteel5945 10 месяцев назад +8

      WILL THEY LISTEN...?....NO !...

    • @LifeInPink999
      @LifeInPink999 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@remingtonsteel5945maybe a good start if to rais etrhem atheists so they won't fall for any cult because all cults are based in blind belief in something that is not rational. If someone starts to bring religion way to many times without a context I just cut them asap from myself, if not for me then for my circle of friends and family.

    • @Bigboro
      @Bigboro 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@LifeInPink999Jesus love ❤️ you

    • @Lumumba_00
      @Lumumba_00 8 месяцев назад +1

      If your parents are religious, it’s impossible.

    • @VoltairesRevenge
      @VoltairesRevenge 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@BigboroWhich one? The Korean one, the hippie one, or the African one?

  • @bentemoen119
    @bentemoen119 11 месяцев назад +83

    Charity commissioner didn’t seem to be interested. What is wrong with them. Sickening.

  • @mariagonzalez1421
    @mariagonzalez1421 8 месяцев назад +23

    Australian charities commissioner seems on a roll with this criminal organization and useless. Its infuriating!
    My sympathies to all who suffered from this heinous crime. Keep talking and bring awareness to the world who perpetuate and supports this crime to flourish.😢😊

    • @wendya5887
      @wendya5887 4 месяца назад +2

      Lots of money involved, that’s why. She gets paid well. What profit is it for a person to gain the whole world (money, fame, job titles etc…) then to lose your soul. Hope she repents, and investigates!

  • @buzee6969
    @buzee6969 8 месяцев назад +15

    i really like how respectful the journalist is towards the people in the cult and the charities commissioner

  • @nopenope9118
    @nopenope9118 11 месяцев назад +505

    Maple is a strong woman. Putting that tape out there for the whole world to hear has got to be incredibly difficult. She’s brave and smart.

    • @jpkkoreadokdo
      @jpkkoreadokdo 11 месяцев назад

      홍콩 메~플과 호주 프란~스카는 김~형의 금전유혹에 넷플릭스와 거래하고 jms와 정명석총재님을 성범죄자로 매도하고 우리를 사이비로 몰았습니다.
      돈이 눈 먼 야시들같으니..

    • @jpkkoreadokdo
      @jpkkoreadokdo 11 месяцев назад

      프란체스카도 거짓말입니다

    • @jasonv.9015
      @jasonv.9015 11 месяцев назад

      Smart?! She’s the exact opposite of smart, she’s the dumbest of humans, obviously!

    • @michaellee2641
      @michaellee2641 11 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@jpkkoreadokdo국제 망신좀 그만 시키길~~

    • @Frenchblue8
      @Frenchblue8 11 месяцев назад +15

      ​@@jpkkoreadokdoas she would have had every right to do as a victim.
      She will also testify in a court of law when required.
      You would never try to malign maple unless you were one of these sexual predators

  • @Yosetime
    @Yosetime 10 месяцев назад +331

    So proud of Amy and Liz for the strong, outspoken women they have become after all they've been through. To know that their willingness to share their very personal stories is helping other women get out of the cult and to be safe, is inspiring. Beautiful women inside and out!

    • @arzhakiemagine
      @arzhakiemagine 8 месяцев назад +15

      Don't forget Maple also. Those women who left the cult are fearless to reveal the truth.

    • @gowdsake7103
      @gowdsake7103 6 месяцев назад

      She is in another cult sheesh

    • @chantelfarquharsonHBSLtd.
      @chantelfarquharsonHBSLtd. 4 месяца назад

      Bwhahahahah they are passing the BUCK, BBC did something similar and blamed the Nigerians, very bad acting. THey are insulting religeous people. To push their devils cause. It is still a spiritual battle and the elites, including their media lap dogs are pushing this narrative. Dont believe what you see.

  • @user-mg7hr9if6k
    @user-mg7hr9if6k 6 месяцев назад +7

    Well done Liz and Amy. Your work is very important. You know that. The issues are clear in your mind and I wholeheartedly agree with your perspectives. Good job so far.

  • @kzd8988
    @kzd8988 7 месяцев назад +5

    🙇‍♀️👏Thanks for covering this.. There’s definitely so much to learns around the world..🙏

  • @msnorway79
    @msnorway79 11 месяцев назад +316

    When I was younger I did not understand how people could "fall" for this, and then I spent 8years of my life with a toxic person. In a group you have friends with same interest and I know how much my few friends means to me, so this could easily have been me. So strong of these beautiful woman to speak out 💪❤️

    • @Milen983
      @Milen983 10 месяцев назад +9

      I think being in a toxic relationship and in a cult is a bit different. When in toxic relationship, you more or less love the person, or have some good memories, family, children, or something in common. What can keep a person in cult except fear? Unless they like it.

    • @msnorway79
      @msnorway79 10 месяцев назад +35

      @@Milen983 the community, the other people, religion, fear of what to do if they not are part of a bigger thing. I'm Norwegian so I cant explain it like I want to 🫣 but like a toxic relationship it starts with grooming and lovebombing and if you already are missing something it easy to latch on to a fantasy I think.

    • @bertamas
      @bertamas 10 месяцев назад +3

      Me too, when I was younger and when I’m adult... I don’t understand how people can be there, been abused , controlled!

    • @barbarajupp1013
      @barbarajupp1013 10 месяцев назад +9

      ​@@Milen983not much difference between them.

    • @bunnyboo6295
      @bunnyboo6295 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@Milen983 Isn't both in fear

  • @debbydjodjobo7988
    @debbydjodjobo7988 11 месяцев назад +26

    That kind of cult leader need to be severely punished. No one should ever get to the damaging painful truth of that evil man has done to their lives.

  • @aeaissabagnall154
    @aeaissabagnall154 10 месяцев назад +18

    I don’t want to minimize what these ladies went through. But I am so glad that they were able to leave because so many cults I’ve heard of in the past won’t let you leave or have a cell phone.

    • @solentricxinc.9944
      @solentricxinc.9944 6 месяцев назад +1

      I wondered about the cell phone too.

    • @josephbarleta3373
      @josephbarleta3373 5 месяцев назад

      Trump was America's cult messiah. I had a friend for years who HAD to attend her women's church group every day in 2016. She wouldn't talk about what they discussed but said she would be treated badly by this group if she missed a meeting. She began being very quiet and afraid. I never see her anymore. She no longer calls, visits, or attends any of the events we used to go to. She has simply disappeared. Please help deprogram America's cults.

  • @GS-rw9og
    @GS-rw9og 8 месяцев назад +6

    Bravo to Amy and Liz and the excellent reporting and staff, here!!! THANKYOU!!!!

  • @krisquigley4497
    @krisquigley4497 11 месяцев назад +167

    I can't imagine anything stranger than the human race.

    • @Initwithlove
      @Initwithlove 11 месяцев назад +12

      I know, right?

    • @dreejz
      @dreejz 11 месяцев назад +36

      And yet here we are looking for aliens, like we're not weird enough 😅

    • @thembimadison811
      @thembimadison811 11 месяцев назад +5

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @ahmritroets2596
      @ahmritroets2596 11 месяцев назад +4

      Amen!

    • @CC-ox9uc
      @CC-ox9uc 11 месяцев назад +2

      I just thinking the same thing earlier.

  • @stayfree870
    @stayfree870 10 месяцев назад +32

    If this organization existed in your area, that means your government allows it.

  • @md9971
    @md9971 6 месяцев назад +2

    It's infuriating when "officials" can't comment on things that are "in your face" and so obviously criminal, when they have no problem making comments when running for office.

  • @99alara
    @99alara 5 месяцев назад +2

    so crazy to think that i was actually approached by two girls at chadstone shopping centre this year trying to recruit for this sick cult. they are so manipulative and sly, and slowly start talking about religion and even begin trying to change your thoughts if you’re not religious. i knew something bad was up as soon as they brought up religion after so many compliments!!

  • @iammarieelizabeth
    @iammarieelizabeth 10 месяцев назад +15

    I CAN’T BELIEVE THAT THIS CULT IS STILL CONTINUING.

  • @OutfitsFromMyCloset
    @OutfitsFromMyCloset 11 месяцев назад +225

    WOW!!! Just wow... I am extremely disturbed by this cult!!! And the fact that it has not been taken down by the authorities is beyond any normal person's understanding. Kudos to this great reporting and the exposure of this evil organization. Keeping these two brave women in my prayers to find justice and peace. I have faith that everyone involved in this wickedness will be punished a thousand fold!!

    • @rubytrotter3766
      @rubytrotter3766 10 месяцев назад

      The cult is paying off the authorities.
      Only weak people join cults

    • @1970brenz
      @1970brenz 10 месяцев назад +12

      Amen. Me too. They won't get away with it forever. God will not be mocked or lied about!!

    • @cecilialugo6188
      @cecilialugo6188 10 месяцев назад +5

      Yes punishment a hundred fold...locked in hell

    • @RuthMartin-sp1uh
      @RuthMartin-sp1uh 7 месяцев назад +1

      It is like a drug if people want it they can't take it all away.

    • @thefortunemakergenie6206
      @thefortunemakergenie6206 7 месяцев назад +1

      Government is involved

  • @smashakarah5102
    @smashakarah5102 10 месяцев назад +13

    Great investigative journalism. Where is humanity heading with such individuals (JMS & other like-minded) taking advantage of decent, innocent, vulnerable girls in the name of religion?. It's disheartening to hear the story from Amy & Liz and others who had such a sad episode of their lives.

  • @hhunstad2011
    @hhunstad2011 10 месяцев назад +13

    Thank you for sharing your story ladies. Your purpose on this earth is extraordinary!

  • @Julia-ri7zm
    @Julia-ri7zm 11 месяцев назад +98

    There are JMS churches in Uk
    Germany Slovenia France . In Europe they are also registered as charity and there are victims here too. No one did anything to protect those victims some believed them and left some simply denied everything and said they are lying . They are also using the benefit of tax free charity here in Europe

    • @elizabethgrogan8553
      @elizabethgrogan8553 11 месяцев назад +17

      @Julia-n7zm That is really disturbing. I would love to know where the British branch is. It needs to be reported to the authorities.

    • @Julia-ri7zm
      @Julia-ri7zm 11 месяцев назад +4

      London and Cambridge

    • @XSadaX
      @XSadaX 11 месяцев назад +4

      Where in Slovenia?

    • @Julia-ri7zm
      @Julia-ri7zm 11 месяцев назад +4

      Liubliana

    • @MsVanorak
      @MsVanorak 10 месяцев назад

      i'm getting convinced that all of these wacky religions are connected globally (but we ain't supposed to work that out) for human trafficking/organ trading and all the epstein-esk things girls of the 'me, me, ME' generation get flattered into. check out uk predator jimmy savile's autograph which is detailed to include the $ and £ sign.

  • @maxcouleurs4668
    @maxcouleurs4668 11 месяцев назад +150

    Excellent investigative work. Tks to the two girls who are speaking out. Keep fighting !!!❤

    • @Cleatus546
      @Cleatus546 10 месяцев назад

      The idea that someone could be terrorized by a text or phone call is both ridiculous and hilarious.
      BOO!😱

    • @orangeroughy8377
      @orangeroughy8377 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@Cleatus546 exactly

    • @Cleatus546
      @Cleatus546 10 месяцев назад

      WATCH OUT!
      👉🐙

  • @luimackjohnson302
    @luimackjohnson302 5 месяцев назад +3

    Brilliant Investigative Reporting! Thank you 7NEWS Spotlight for sharing this video.
    Australian Authorities should take this matter seriously regarding a so called religious and charity organization like Provenance & its leader and its branch based in Australia. The Australian Authorities should and must initiate prompt investigations!
    Once again thank you 7NEWS Spotlight! I will keep an eye out for any further developments from Papua New Guinea.

  • @traceymckenzie8272
    @traceymckenzie8272 9 месяцев назад +2

    What an amazing reporter! Well done Sarah

  • @JudyFayLondon
    @JudyFayLondon 11 месяцев назад +150

    The cult "sleeping" members always blindly defend their leaders, which is shocking and sad. I'm proud of those two brave women. Hope they'll have a wonderful life after all that.

    • @felipetv1323
      @felipetv1323 10 месяцев назад +6

      There was Quibuloy Cult in the Philippines!.

    • @MahamudHagimuse
      @MahamudHagimuse 10 месяцев назад +2

      Oh my goodnes brain wash he sleep wit This beutiful Women That U Thing true 😢

    • @blessingb7616
      @blessingb7616 5 месяцев назад

      Because they are bewitched. God said there will be false preacher who will claim to be the Christ.

  • @carolpainter4305
    @carolpainter4305 10 месяцев назад +48

    Two beautiful courageous young ladies who had the strength to take back control of their own
    lives, that displays strength and courage.
    God bless you both, wishing you lots of joy and happiness in all that you do. Thank you for being so brave.

  • @bhuvanamani6344
    @bhuvanamani6344 5 месяцев назад +1

    Spooked this cult is still v much thriving. And cudos to not only the brave people making this documentary but also every unknown person who stood for truth in the face of threats and bribes.👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼

  • @erpthompsonqueen9130
    @erpthompsonqueen9130 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you. Watching from Alaska.

  • @cynicannkeel8899
    @cynicannkeel8899 11 месяцев назад +65

    Perhaps if we were more cohesive within our societies, instead of being so ready to reject and show anger & hatred for people, groups who differ from "our" group, the young people wouldn't be so susceptible to predators who seem to offer them friendship, a place they feel they can belong.

    • @NotoriousEmu
      @NotoriousEmu 11 месяцев назад +7

      Well said!

    • @paulforder591
      @paulforder591 11 месяцев назад +5

      That's true.

    • @ppastrana1672
      @ppastrana1672 10 месяцев назад +6

      I think there are people who will ALWAYS prey on t others and change as fast as we recognize them. We have to be more aware and more involved in our children’s lives and even that isn’t enough. They use ANYTHING to get in, and then spirit them away.

    • @gailgregory3045
      @gailgregory3045 10 месяцев назад +9

      That is kinda true too!! Many Christian groups are not that freindly to people they have their own cliches too

    • @theresathicthe3475
      @theresathicthe3475 10 месяцев назад

      Spot on.

  • @holygrail7856
    @holygrail7856 11 месяцев назад +14

    Absolutely ridiculous..just look at that guy..

  • @irmamaulida5923
    @irmamaulida5923 6 месяцев назад +3

    Saw a documentary about him on Netflix. It was so disturbing. I am happy for the women who got out. Really strong women!

  • @clifford8474
    @clifford8474 5 месяцев назад +1

    I love the reporters major effort and commitment to get this criminals behind the bar,good work sister,and to the victims keep strong and continue to defend your rights

  • @rosemadder5547
    @rosemadder5547 11 месяцев назад +129

    Poor Amy. She seemed ashamed or embarrassed when she told us they got her to quit her job. I feel for her so much. Very much like an abusive relationship… I hope her life just gets better and better from here.

    • @rind8824
      @rind8824 10 месяцев назад +1

      I would be more embarrassed if I was the girl being fondled by that dude. She literally thought she was being blessed? I seriously want to laugh but this is so tragic.

  • @pascalswager9100
    @pascalswager9100 10 месяцев назад +41

    I seen Dr. Steven Hassan talk this morning, his testimony as an ex member of the "moonie's" was so interesting and moved Me to tears. His work as a de-programmer is amazing and invaluable.

  • @ruthjames469
    @ruthjames469 10 месяцев назад +3

    I doubt he was the only one perpetrating these crimes.

  • @foxetalez
    @foxetalez 11 месяцев назад +10

    The devil will disguise himself as an angel of light to deceive you.

  • @JohnBosco.1308
    @JohnBosco.1308 10 месяцев назад +14

    "When a man hugs a woman it's so damn HARD" What a deviant creepy animal. No amount of prison time will be enough for this crazy man without complete castration.

  • @icweener1636
    @icweener1636 10 месяцев назад +2

    More expose please. this is amazing. this is true journalism

  • @leongt1954
    @leongt1954 10 месяцев назад +4

    Hard to believe that anyone could fall so completely this stuff to the point of hiding from your family

    • @gowdsake7103
      @gowdsake7103 6 месяцев назад +1

      Thus we have religion

  • @marleyex2695
    @marleyex2695 10 месяцев назад +26

    When someone is telling you to pose and gyrate in a bathing suit, quit your job, leave your family, sleep on the floor and other outlandish and degrading things like that wouldn't that, at the least, tell you something's not right? I just can't understand this crap.

    • @TraceyMariexx
      @TraceyMariexx 9 месяцев назад

      I don't understand this either. Though I summize they break them down both physically and mentally with brainwashing, sleep derivation and poor nutrition .. And by that time these girls won't know what's right or wrong anymore and just submit .. It's bizarre and very sad at the same time

    • @Dre2Dee2
      @Dre2Dee2 6 месяцев назад +1

      If you believe deep down that you deserve to be treated badly/punished then no, you wouldn't put up much of a fight at all

  • @princesabonita79
    @princesabonita79 9 месяцев назад +4

    proof that you can make people do ANYTHING as long as it's labeled "religious".

    • @Dre2Dee2
      @Dre2Dee2 6 месяцев назад

      They weren't made to do ANYTHING, they did it willingly

    • @princesabonita79
      @princesabonita79 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@Dre2Dee2 using religion

  • @TheBmco99
    @TheBmco99 11 месяцев назад +47

    Good job on this video I hope all women are able to watch this so they are aware

  • @acts2211
    @acts2211 11 месяцев назад +26

    "would the messiah really do this?" hell no.. i pray for healing for these woman and ALL who are involved in this be treated according to their deeds........

    • @R0d_1984
      @R0d_1984 6 месяцев назад +3

      So many false teachers and prophets, few read a bible, let alone a good translation.

  • @michellerosemarieflynn8897
    @michellerosemarieflynn8897 10 месяцев назад +5

    GOD BLESS YOU FOR DOING THIS AND LETTING PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT IT

    • @gowdsake7103
      @gowdsake7103 6 месяцев назад

      God ? what god just what did your iron age myth do here ? Oh NOTHING as always. Your ignorance is what allows these cults to thrive

  • @marysanders4649
    @marysanders4649 10 месяцев назад +1

    Incredible documentary!

  • @lorna5193
    @lorna5193 11 месяцев назад +140

    Horrific for these victims who are so brave to speak out. Pure evil hiding in plain sight. All these victims of this pernicious cult or any cult deserve justice. Great reporting.

    • @adambane1719
      @adambane1719 10 месяцев назад +2

      Eh, they volunteered to participate with these loonys !!!!

    • @barbarajupp1013
      @barbarajupp1013 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@adambane1719because they are indoctrinated.

    • @kathyadair8552
      @kathyadair8552 10 месяцев назад

      Let's say they were deceived. Ever so subtlety and gently into the fold. Repetitively and relentlessly w/ precission and Targeted w/ malintent.
      Just as viciously and pernicious as the Q°©øn, Trumb "Cult" in the States.

    • @raevj
      @raevj 10 месяцев назад

      @@adambane1719. I am wondering too..how are they victims exactly?

    • @12pearls16
      @12pearls16 10 месяцев назад

      There's no such thing as purity within evil...it's just evil...I will never glorify evil with any sort of purity

  • @shiningxtarq7628
    @shiningxtarq7628 11 месяцев назад +319

    Cringe aside;
    Kudos to Sarah for investigating this cult and help these victims. I love how she throws questions to the servants of JMS. What a brave and smart woman you are! Your passion to report crimes like these will help our world a better place. Thank you and hoping for your safety always.
    And to those brave victims for coming out, hands off to you. Sending you my prayers of justice, healing and peace.🙏

    • @karenbricker4687
      @karenbricker4687 10 месяцев назад +7

      Wow. So glad that he was caught but these people never give up.

    • @tiff3253
      @tiff3253 10 месяцев назад +10

      @@karenbricker4687 When people and families have no religion, the children will need a place to feel they 'belong' to. That is why these cults and others happen

    • @ezbody
      @ezbody 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@tiff3253
      Every group/religion where you rely on some leader to tell you how to live your life, what to think, how to vote, whom to fear or hate is effectively a cult.
      Having a community is good, but having a community that behaves like a school of sardines (mindlessly copying each other) is terrifying.

    • @pattiratcliffe9926
      @pattiratcliffe9926 10 месяцев назад +7

      Hats off to all involved with the capture of a sick demented rapist.😮May God bless you. all...JMS is nothing like Jesus Christ. He is the devil himself to see who can devallure (sp). 😩 Be safe.❤

    • @FellaHAILIRA
      @FellaHAILIRA 10 месяцев назад

      Korean have some many interracial marriage using religion as tools. Mostly white girls and Korean men. About 80% of all interracial marriage are through fraud. As an Asian man I disapprove of it. They only bring shame to everyone that looks like them. Asians should only marry Asians.

  • @karync.6707
    @karync.6707 5 месяцев назад +2

    This is one good reason why higher education needs to be available to everyone (for the critical thinking, propaganda, persuasion, rhetoric, etc classes)

  • @jeremysy5467
    @jeremysy5467 10 месяцев назад +3

    Liz and Amy does not deserved to be victimized by that monster. Truly, cult victimized and take advantage of their weaknesses.

  • @blahblah52683
    @blahblah52683 10 месяцев назад +78

    What is wrong with these governments?! I hate how “churches” are protected under these “charity” laws. It’s sick and I hope the leader burns in hell.

    • @robertchilders8698
      @robertchilders8698 10 месяцев назад +4

      AMEN!!!!😮😮😢

    • @robertchilders8698
      @robertchilders8698 10 месяцев назад

      I can't respond because of the heavy censorship! The real truth and honesty doesn't exist in America , especially when its against the churches or government!!!😢😮

    • @gowdsake7103
      @gowdsake7103 6 месяцев назад

      ALL churches should pay tax

    • @marimarrivera4643
      @marimarrivera4643 6 месяцев назад +2

      JMS might still be physically alive but I’m sure that his soul is already burning in hell and will be burning there for all eternity!

  • @PoeLemic
    @PoeLemic 10 месяцев назад +49

    I do hope the Cult is investigated. It is so wonderful that 7News report provided this investigation and produced this video to bring awareness to this Cult. I sure hope the Law clamps down.

    • @felipetv1323
      @felipetv1323 10 месяцев назад +4

      Quibuloy Cult Next to Put Down!.

    • @quantumleap2302
      @quantumleap2302 10 месяцев назад +3

      Any updates of that devils case in America??

    • @robertchilders8698
      @robertchilders8698 10 месяцев назад +3

      The Àdventist "CULT" is the most cleaver of all!!!

  • @lydiagathigia4640
    @lydiagathigia4640 10 месяцев назад +5

    This is relating to what happened in Kenya the SHAKAHOLA incident,this cults do exist and women are the most preyed when it comes to talking abt Christianity ,very good documentary

    • @RwachiryoraWema
      @RwachiryoraWema 5 месяцев назад

      Na bado huyo msee ako hapo wakina ezekiel wako most of these r covered by magava

  • @kithsirirubesinghe.338
    @kithsirirubesinghe.338 2 месяца назад +1

    How could someone "Educated" be so naive!!🤔🤔

  • @einienj3281
    @einienj3281 11 месяцев назад +25

    Creepy.. it's baffling how people get caught up in cults..

    • @renakmans3521
      @renakmans3521 11 месяцев назад +7

      You mean religions…

    • @believe5922
      @believe5922 10 месяцев назад +5

      Cults come in many forms. Not only Religion. 🙏

    • @einienj3281
      @einienj3281 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@believe5922 There's a lot of weird people out there, waiting for a chance to take advantage of others .

    • @einienj3281
      @einienj3281 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@renakmans3521 I have never understood the need for religions.. I've always seen them weird and boring..

    • @renakmans3521
      @renakmans3521 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@believe5922 yes but most are couched in religion:-)

  • @1970brenz
    @1970brenz 10 месяцев назад +8

    I have a born-again Christian Korean friend who told me there are MANY cults in South Korea. There is a spiritual interest IN people there, but they don't have enough knowledge to discern what is good or true, or see who are liars. PRay for their nation to sift out the snakes from the lambs.

  • @Chenzo-sb6zu
    @Chenzo-sb6zu 3 месяца назад

    Great documentary, very well.made.

  • @theangriestcatintheworld
    @theangriestcatintheworld 10 месяцев назад +2

    Well done Sarah!

  • @glynislailann9056
    @glynislailann9056 11 месяцев назад +49

    In the the words of Ron L Hubbard : If want to make money start a religion. There are creeps like this in all societies no matter what colour or creed. It is up to the individual to follow or not.

  • @missychan63
    @missychan63 11 месяцев назад +70

    I just don't understand how women send bikini photos to their "pastor"-and don't see that as a red flag? I guess I'm smarter than the average bear but the first time ANYONE in a church (that apparently only allows women to join) asks me to strip down and start taking pictures, I'm going to figure out that something isn't right with this picture..
    I'm trying so hard to watch this with an open mind and none of these women deserved any of what happened to them but come on... Seriously? It didn't occur to any of these women - and apparently still hasn't- that this isn't what a loving caring God would want for their lives?

    • @Vrin137
      @Vrin137 11 месяцев назад +14

      A lot of grooming happens (by multiple upper-level cult members) before the abuse starts, making the victims confused.

    • @sofiamorgan6644
      @sofiamorgan6644 11 месяцев назад +12

      What part of brainwashing did you not understand?

    • @coffiekittie
      @coffiekittie 11 месяцев назад +9

      It certainly briefly occurred to them that it's bizarre, but at that point, they were already far in the grooming process. It has nothing to do with intelligence. The biggest flaws as individuals are emotional, not intellectual. Moreover, humans are very social creatures and at first, every cults don't seem like one, but more like a welcoming/like-minded/accepting community.
      Cults leaders/recruiters will not prey on people based on their IQ, but rather on those seeking for a purpose in life and/or with low self-esteem and/or unmet emotional needs (and these vulnerabilities can happen to anyone at some point in their life regardless of how smart, average or dumb they are). In fact, being smart can work against a victim, because it helps them to think they are too smart to fall for a cult, thus more likely to "rationalize" the first mild red flags in order to keep the "feel good" emotional benefits their new friends/group bring them.
      Leaders/recruiters of successful cults are masters at grooming their victims, with manipulation techniques adapted to each individual, to gradually increase their indoctrination until their critical thinking skills are all tangled up and biased (making them docile and loyal followers) and it's virtually impossible to back out easily and/or safely.
      I hope this perspective helped you understand better.

    • @vtino4825
      @vtino4825 11 месяцев назад

      demons, unclean and deceiving spirits working through these pervert leaders. that is what causes them to have charisma and influence over thousands and even millions of people.

    • @JP-ec9rl
      @JP-ec9rl 10 месяцев назад

      99% of all brick and mortar "churches" are preaching some level of heretical doctrine, many out of heretical Bibles.
      The worst are one's like this.
      Catholicism is the ultimate worst that has the most widespread influence.

  • @JenThomson81
    @JenThomson81 2 месяца назад +1

    This is awful. Nothing but control. Sick world we live in. I hope these women get the justice they deserve

  • @heidimaria1281
    @heidimaria1281 7 месяцев назад

    She always answers the interviewers questions first and Vili is just sitting there, waiting for his turn to speak. You see the dynamic of their relationsip really clearly... the interviewer is so so GOOD. When he asked Vili a question and mary answered for him, he ignored her and asked "what do you have to say vili?". Very good!

  • @RLTPhoto
    @RLTPhoto 10 месяцев назад +67

    it's a shame the US media fails at doing real investigations like you do. keep up the good work.

    • @encantodesol
      @encantodesol 10 месяцев назад +5

      Thanks, we love our journalists.

    • @diannebutler1807
      @diannebutler1807 10 месяцев назад

      EXCEPT for groups like OMG (O'Keefe Media Group), led by BRAVE James O'Keefe, who originally founded PROJECT VERITAS, and did their great work for many years. When James's Investigative Reporters made BOMBSHELL interviews and EXPOSED Media and PFIZER "Bad Actors"... there were a select few "insider plants" on his Advisory Board who tried to SHUT HIM UP. Because of that, he LEFT THE COMPANY HE FOUNDED, started a NEW Company (OMG) and continues EXPOSING CRIMINALS in Media, Government, Corporations, Financial INVESTORS/Wall Street and Medical/Pharmaceutical Companies.

    • @RwachiryoraWema
      @RwachiryoraWema 5 месяцев назад

      U expect usa to cover such stories not happening they r good at propaganda materials

  • @thebigdumbmac
    @thebigdumbmac 10 месяцев назад +37

    When you give your trust to another human you are taking a great risk. Humans are two faced at the best of times.

    • @rudra62
      @rudra62 10 месяцев назад +4

      It's fine to give your trust to another human being. Just keep your eyes open to continually verify that trust is warranted.

    • @josphatchiona9855
      @josphatchiona9855 10 месяцев назад +2

      This is what is exactly happening in Africa today

  • @EfosiMokake-tc3gk
    @EfosiMokake-tc3gk 4 месяца назад

    A good documentary....kudos

  • @rind8824
    @rind8824 10 месяцев назад +1

    Omg how? How can people be taken to this extent?😢

  • @TheSkete
    @TheSkete 10 месяцев назад +19

    Cults, number 1, are NEVER going to admit they're a cult. And number 2, hook people through all sorts of innocent sounding activities. If someone invites you to a informal bible study, or "free" lunch and lecture, or "free" introductory class, watch out...

  • @sassyjintheuk
    @sassyjintheuk 11 месяцев назад +43

    Fascinating and chilling in equal measure. Superb reporting. Proper investigative journalism. So many men, women, girls & boys are sex trafficked. They have no voice except from journalism like this. Which is very brave. There are huge amounts of money & influence in these cults /trafficking rings. No doubt used to pay their way out of trouble. Keep reporting and bring brave, please. It matters. And keep safe. Thank you.💕

    • @remingtonsteel5945
      @remingtonsteel5945 10 месяцев назад

      AND ''SOUND OF FREEDOM'' -The movie ...IS RELENTLESLY BEING ATTACKED BY THE DEMOCRATS -PERVERTS - AND HOLLYWOOD...BUT...WHY..???

  • @GymMomof3
    @GymMomof3 9 месяцев назад +3

    Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. Matthew 7:15

  • @HealthB2024
    @HealthB2024 4 месяца назад +1

    Powerful documentary

  • @Lonewolf0840
    @Lonewolf0840 11 месяцев назад +11

    This is so messed up. No one deserves to experience this.

  • @natalie9884
    @natalie9884 10 месяцев назад +38

    WSow...only 2 minutes in and already know how WELL DONE this is going to be. Admire the thoroughness, dedication, and even risks your team takes to create these as well.

  • @user-hk7oo2kt1w
    @user-hk7oo2kt1w 9 месяцев назад +4

    My one of uncle’s got murdered by cult community in Korea. I don’t remember exactly which cult it was coz i was only3, My family and relatives are all Christian and the uncle got into cult around 1997-1998 and my mom found out and told him not to go to that church and he accepted and got missing and the police found out his body in the middle of no where in the mountain. Couldn’t find the killer. No one was allowed to mention about him in the family because my mom got really upset and emotional. She still thinks she couldn’t protect him 😢
    I really want to know the truth but I don’t want to remind my mom 😢

    • @gowdsake7103
      @gowdsake7103 6 месяцев назад

      More importantly their iron age god did NOTHING

    • @amys4555
      @amys4555 Месяц назад

      I'll keep you in my prayers