In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal
β 7.7 Β· 2023 Β· 52m Β· Documentary Β· Crime
This docuseries examining the chilling true stories of four Korean leaders claiming to be prophets exposes the dark side of unquestioning belief.
Episodes
1. JMS, God's Brides52m Β· Jeong Myeong-seok amasses thousands of followers with his prophecies and healing powers. But women formerly close to the leader reveal a darker truth.
2. JMS, Messiah on Red Notice50m Β· As more reports of Jeong Myeong-seok's abuses go public, he flees and continues his work abroad. Meanwhile, his enemies face violent retaliation.
3. JMS, Messiah with Electronic Anklets51m Β· Jeong Myeong-seok faces prison time after being arrested in China. But even after his release, former followers describe continued disturbing offenses.
4. Five Oceans, God and 32 Dead Bodies70m Β· Park Soon-ja's seemingly successful company is called into question when she and 31 others are found dead, leading to an investigation into the cause.
5. The Baby Garden, On the Way to the Heaven42m Β· Kim Ki-soon rises to power and starts the Baby Garden commune. Former members expose the disturbing conditions within.
6. The Baby Garden of Death39m Β· After reports of several deaths at the Baby Garden, prosecutors take Kim Ki-soon to court. But inconsistent witness testimonies complicate the trial.
7. The Man Who Became God of Manmin40m Β· Pastor Lee Jae-rock's miraculous healing abilities draw a large congregation to Manmin Central Church. Soon, his influence spreads internationally.
8. God of Manmin Who Went to Prison45m Β· As his church grows in size, Lee Jae-rock solicits excessive gifts and offerings from followers. He later stands trial for charges of sexual assault.More Like This
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