The Mormons' Books
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or the Mormon Church, holds a distinctive place in the global religious and financial landscape. With iconic temples, memorable commercials, and even a Broadway parody in "The...
Religion
The Cult of Scientology
Scientology, the self-proclaimed "one and only religion" founded by a literal science fiction writer, has been a contentious subject since its inception in the 20th century. The religion's ability to adapt to modern culture and...
The Hasidic Jews of New York
Hasidic Judaism, with its rich traditions and strict observance, offers a captivating glimpse into a world that is often shrouded in mystery. In this video essay, we embark on a journey into the heart of Hasidic culture....
The Secrets of Opus Dei: Faith, Power and Manipulation
For almost 100 years, the Opus Dei has inspired faith - and suspicion - among followers and members of the Roman Catholic religion. It is a lay and clerical Catholic Group that...
The Strange World of Breatharianism
Breatharianism is a type of belief system started by Jasmuheen… that hypothesizes and claims to prove that humans can live without consuming solid foods. She called the process...
America's New Gurus
In this feature, the search for enlightenment is brought into focus. It follows several individuals who are considered to be religious leaders by their communities. These communities tend to proliferate in the United States,...
The Dead Sea Scrolls
In the spring of 1947, hidden amidst the desert wasteland that is now known as the West Bank, three shepherds happened upon a series of ancient scrolls. Little did they know, their findings would soon constitute the greatest...
The Church: Code of Silence
Despite its widespread exposure in recent years, the scourge of pedophilia in the church continues. The hierarchy in the Catholic Church is expert in disguising cases of abuse and protecting the perpetrators through relocation....
Jesus' Female Disciples: The New Evidence
It's the greatest story ever told. But did women play a larger role in this epic tale than we've been led to believe? Theologians Helen Bond and Joan Taylor believe so. In the...
The Exodus Decoded
Filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici regards The Book of Exodus not as a biblical text of parables, but as actual historical truth. He spent six years investigating the text's many fantastical accounts - the series of plagues and the...
Iron Kingdom
At the World Peace and Unification Sanctuary, God's kingdom on Earth can only be attained through a well armed militia. Based in Pennsylvania, this small church glories in the queasy connections between God and guns. In the...
The Real Jesus Christ
The ambitious and endlessly fascinating The Real Jesus Christ attempts to decipher the history and teachings of Jesus that have been hidden from view for well over 2,000 years. In the years following His death, the believers of...
Exorcisms: The Battle for Young Minds
Is Padre Manuel Acuna a legitimate faith healer or a charlatan? In the early moments of the stimulating documentary Exorcisms: The Battle for Young Minds, we witness him cowering...
Islamophobia Inc.
Incidents of violence and discrimination against Muslim Americans are on the rise. Inflamed by fears, misinformation and bald-faced prejudice, anti-Islamic organizations have tripled their membership just in the past three...