Nobody saved us: Childhood abuse in Word of Faith cult
Jamey Anderson recalls brutal beatings and confinement as a child in Word of Faith Fellowship, part of an AP investigation into alleged two-decade abuse. Former members describe regular beatings, green room punishments, and long-term trauma despite authorities taking little action. Anderson, now 29 and an attorney, speaks to urge reform and prevent further harm.
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