Cults and Extreme Belief

Cults and Extreme Belief

Cults and Extreme Belief

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Cults and Extreme Belief

2018- 2018

1 Seasons

9 Episodes

6.8(5 votes)

Canceled

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Elizabeth Vargas, alongside former members of controversial organizations, goes on a search to uncover how these sects use their influence to prey upon people's desperation to create powerful and often destructive belief systems. Each episode will take an immersive look at one currently active group through the eyes of past devotees and get perspective from believers and leaders that are still inside.

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Elizabeth Vargas

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Stephen Kent

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