It's hard to watch this and not feel a great sadness for the victims. I had never heard of la Luz del Mundo before, but the story is very similar to other abusive religions. The difference is that this one is older than most cults, surviving three generations of leaders, for example Scientology is only in its second generation of leadership, and much younger than more established faiths like Catholicism. The younger abusive religions are able to abuse people because they create this idea that's wrapped up in a charismatic leadership and an idea that they can do no wrong, whereas the older religion's use the power of Institutions to hide the perverted individuals that abuse faith. This is a dark story which should be a warning to any one that leaves their child in the care of an institution that they trust.
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Blessed are the meek, for they are the most easy to manipulate.
srm-130 September 2023
It really is amazing, even in the 21st century, just how easy it still is to brainwash people and make them believe all manner of made-up nonsense. Here then is another story of a ridiculous church and its congregation of halfwits who follow along like mindless sheep in the grand tradition of Joseph Smith, Jim Jones, L. Ron Hubbard, Marshall Applewhite, Warren Jeffs, Keith Raniere, et al.
The Light of the World Church is really no different to any of the others: led by the customary male con artists who, as always, have had their own special chat with God and are willing to share the divine gossip - for a price.
No doubt you will have heard about similar organisations before, so rest-assured The Light of the World story is nothing new. It contains all the same sordid ingredients we have seen countless times before. And while it is always hard to feel sorry for its gullible followers it is, nonetheless, another valuable insight into just how easy it is for cults and their leaders to manipulate and control so many people.
For the rest of us, it's painful enough being tricked with a sleight of hand, or having ones good nature taken advantage of on rare occasions, but imagine being scammed for your entire life - ouch!
It is little wonder that so many find it difficult to stand up and muster the courage to look past their own reflection into the truth, and the light.
The Light of the World Church is really no different to any of the others: led by the customary male con artists who, as always, have had their own special chat with God and are willing to share the divine gossip - for a price.
No doubt you will have heard about similar organisations before, so rest-assured The Light of the World story is nothing new. It contains all the same sordid ingredients we have seen countless times before. And while it is always hard to feel sorry for its gullible followers it is, nonetheless, another valuable insight into just how easy it is for cults and their leaders to manipulate and control so many people.
For the rest of us, it's painful enough being tricked with a sleight of hand, or having ones good nature taken advantage of on rare occasions, but imagine being scammed for your entire life - ouch!
It is little wonder that so many find it difficult to stand up and muster the courage to look past their own reflection into the truth, and the light.
Shocking but revealing
iulia_s978 October 2023
It was shocking to watch, from start to finish. The fact that people have been manipulated into thinking that evil is right doesn't stand right with me. As the judge said: shame on those families who abandoned their children for telling the truth. What a world we live in that there are still such brainwashed people and people who talk about God but rape children. I know it's taboo to talk about religion, but I'd rather be an atheist than believe in a religion that enriches and brainwashes people. This documentary reveals the truth that was hidden for several generations while girls continued to be abused.
This is a Horror Movie in Real Life!!! Intense but Necessary
Mariathehonest29 September 2023
To start off, this is not a film that is enjoyable to watch because of how heavy the story is, but it is necessary. The victims of the so called apostle relate their stories and are the strong voices through out the film. This is raw, intense, horrifying even. You are submerged into their world and at the end you understand how anyone can be vulnerable for this to happen to them, and I think that's what is most terrifying because it is so real. Not for the faint of heart, but it is a truly must watch. The music, the images, the beat of the film is amazing. The director and it's producers really took did an outstanding job, Kudos to them and my admiration for the survivors.
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