Everything that reminded me of the servant of God was a blessing for me. Specifically, everything related

to Apostle Samuel or Apostle Nasson was a blessing for me. And I thought that if I ever had a sad day,

a day when my suffering was too great, I would go back to see those memories. I would go back to

see those moments I had and I would remember I am blessed. I would have never thought that

these memories that I cherished would be memories that I would later on provide to the prosecutor

as evidence that I had been abused by an apostle of Jesus Christ. Those are the words of a woman

identified in public court documents and media accounts only as Jane Doe number four, who came forward

in 2018 to report a deep-rooted and disturbing history of sexual abuse within the La Luz del Mundo

church. A church described by many is a dangerous cult with a series of leaders who have ruthlessly

sexually preyed on young girls. La Luz del Mundo, aka the light of the world,

shittiest places, so often have the kindest, most harmless sounding names, don't they, was founded

in the Mexican city of Guadalajara in 1926. Since then, the church claims it has gained over

five million members and established branches in over 50 countries. La Luz del Mundo teaches as members that it is,

of course, and how many times have we heard this, the one and only true Christian church based

on biblical principles. Come with me if you want to live, the battle cry of the most organized

religions and just about all cults. Members are required to both

dress and act in a manner consistent with the church's teachings and are expected to dedicate

their time, money, and labor to the church. In exchange, they receive a loyal community and the

promise of eternal salvation. La Luz del Mundo is led by one man known as the Apostle of Jesus Christ.

The Apostles revered in a godlike way amongst members who are expected to hang up portraits of him in

their homes often break out into spontaneous and ecstatic worship when in his presence.

Church members, at least the truly faithful, truly believe that the

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