What is belief? Why do people believe or want to believe? What is religion and what is organized religion? Are all new religious movements dangerous? These questions are discussed in this brief introduction to the series.
Israelvisie (Israel Vision) is a religious movement spreading through Afrikaans communities through social media and informal gatherings. Ex-believers, current leaders and critics share their experiences and beliefs.
Scientology is well known for unconventional beliefs, continuous allegations of abuse, and secrecy. Glimpse what Scientology is and why the public is skeptical about it. Hear stories from both current and former members.
The Christ in Me Collective has drawn attention in recent years for its cult-like, controlling behavior, and financial misconduct. Hear what the church believes from its leadership, as well as the stories of past members wanting justice.
Are some institutionalized practices across a myriad of corporate companies, cult-like? We investigate network marketing, integrated medicine and leadership workshops as potential culprits.
KwaSizabantu is a mission station in KwaZulu-Natal with considerable commercial activities. Numerous allegations of abuse, fraud, and negligence have been published about it. Why does a government report discredit these allegations?
The New Evangelical Movement has spread in South Africa and the world. Accusations of fraud, financial control, and attempts to change S.A. into a conservative, non-secular state, have been made. See whether the criticism is deserved.
In 2018, two deadly shoot-outs between police and members of a mysterious church exposed a dark world of manipulation, exploitation, and violence in the heart of rural Eastern Cape.
A small religious group operates in the Overberg under the guise of antiques and second-hand goods. Ex-members speak of love-bombing turned into rebuking and a life of submission and fear.
A young woman's search for meaning leads her into the arms of a master manipulator with messianic delusions, who convinces her and her brother to commit a heinous act in the name of God.
