Apropos for Sunday and the ongoing American decline in faith . . .
A new docuseries is shedding light on allegations of abuse inside the Independent Fundamental Baptist Churches, and related cases at two religious schools in southwest Missouri are featured.
Circle of Hope and Agape Boarding School, both located in Cedar County, faced years of allegations of physical, emotional and sexual abuse against children. Criticism of the schools escalated in 2020, when the Kansas City Star investigated the claims and more former students began coming forward.
Circle of Hope closed in 2020, but Agape Boarding School remained open until this past January.
"Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals" is directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker and Overland Park resident Sharon Liese.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
'Let Us Prey' docuseries highlights abuse at Circle of Hope and Agape Boarding School in Missouri
Part of the Investigation Discovery series, which examines abusive practices in the Independent Fundamental Baptist Church, highlights two cases at religious schools in southwest Missouri. The docuseries is now streaming on Max.
Related . . .
New federal lawsuit blames Agape Boarding School staff, transport company, and county sheriff in man's death
The new federal lawsuit, filed Monday in the Western District of Missouri, centers around Jason Britt.
Developing . . .
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