Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals

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Men and women brought up among an estimated 8 million members of over 6,000 IFB churches attest to a cult-like culture of coverups, abuse, and corruption in the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) church.

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S1 AFL. 1 - Like a Lamb to the Slaughter
2 december 2023
42min.
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An investigative reporter uncovers more than 400 abuse claims in IFB churches. Ruthy’s story leads a prosecutor to crack open her childhood case. Ruthy forms the Blind Eye Movement to expose and put an end to the abuse and cover-ups within IFB churches.
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S1 AFL. 2 - Swallowing Goldfish
2 december 2023
42min.
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Ruthy meets Kathy, who describes how an abuser used her rape (28 years ago) to silence more victims. After years, authorities arrest Ruthy’s and Kathy’s abusers. Another victim comes forward to reveal that a prior cover-up enabled Ruthy’s rape.
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S1 AFL. 3 - The Get Right Room
2 december 2023
42min.
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A shocked Ruthy learns how Amanda's parents, who now face over 100 felony charges for crimes against youth at an IFB boarding school, forced Amanda to punish other kids. Ruthy has an emotional meeting with the prosecutor to prepare for an upcoming trial.
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S1 AFL. 4 - The Reckoning
2 december 2023
42min.
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Blind Eye Movement members rally together on their abusers' court dates. Ruthy's case takes a sudden turn when her abuser does something shocking.
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