People Magazine Investigates: Cults Season 1 Episode 4 Yahweh Nation
- TV14
- June 25, 2018
- 42 min
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6.6 (13)
People Magazine Investigates: Cults is back with its first season and a compelling new episode titled Yahweh Nation. This episode delves into the sinister world of the Yahweh Nation cult and how they convinced their followers to engage in criminal activities, including murder.
Viewers will be transported back to the 1980s when Yahweh Ben Yahweh, the leader of the self-proclaimed religious cult, began to gather followers in Florida. The charismatic leader preached a message of black nationalism and promised his followers salvation and eternal life. The group quickly grew in numbers, and their strict rules and rituals began to draw attention.
The episode explores how the Yahweh Nation was a cult in every sense of the word, with members completely devoted to their leader. They believed that Ben Yahweh was a deity and their purpose in life was to serve Him. Members referred to Ben Yahweh as the "Messiah," and he demanded complete obedience from his followers. The show features interviews with former Yahweh Nation members who describe how they were subjected to abuse and brainwashing tactics to keep them loyal to the cult.
As the cult grew in size, so did its troubles. The episode covers how the Yahweh Nation's criminal activities soon caught up with them. Members of the cult were convicted of horrific crimes, including murder, and the leader himself was later convicted of conspiracy to commit murder. The episode also highlights how the Yahweh Nation's criminal activities were not limited to their immediate community but had far-reaching consequences.
People Magazine Investigates: Cults Yahweh Nation is an eye-opener for those who have always been curious about cults' negative effects. The episode provides an in-depth look at a cult's inner workings, from recruitment tactics to strict ritualistic practices, and how it can lead to disastrous consequences when taken too far. It's a must-watch for anyone interested in the darker side of religion, cults, and human psychology.
