Escaping the Prophet

"Escaping the Prophet" was hope for so many of us who are fighting to live normal lives after leaving or trying to leave one of these cults. It is incredible to me that abuse and a blatant disregard of laws of this magnitude can go on unhindered in the United States. Religious freedom should not give free license to physically, emotionally, sexually and spiritually abuse men women and children with impunity. It is nice that you want people to accept alternative lifestyles but with these alternative lifestyles should come responsibility to others and the laws of the United States. These laws are being ignored because those who live polygamy believe that by living a "higher law" they should not be held accountable for crimes that would otherwise not be overlooked. "Escaping the Prophet" gave the public a chance to learn about, consider and hopefully do something about what is happening in the United States under the guise of religion.

Flora goes front line, head on, and at great risk to rescue others from a cult. No one knows how to do it better than someone who lived on the inside. Flora speaks for those that do not have a voice still living under the spell of Warren and others like him. She also speaks out and tells the audience the reality of what happens if you do not, "keep sweet." She teaches us as she risks her life to bring freedom to those who want out. This is an example of Polygamy gone bad. I have read many books on this topic and I know friends who went great length to escape this type of lifestyle. The popular side of polygamy would have one believe that this is to be considered a alternate life style, after all the bible references plurality of wives. Yes, this is true as in the case of Abraham; however, ever time it is mentioned in the bible it has negative implications. Flora is brave, kindhearted, and totally focused on helping others not to have to go through what she did.

"Breaking the Prophet" is not only a TV program, it is a moving force in educating the public in horrific abuses happening here and now in the name of "religion". The courage that the people, Flora and Brandon and their team, demonstrate every day to help get victims out of this abusive lifestyle is to be commended. They deserve our respect, and our support. TLC has the potential to be a huge player in exposing this "lifestyle" for what it is - a horrible, mind-controlled, abusive-in- every-facet, crime.

The three episodes that aired were real. The people they helped rescue were real. I know Flora and Brandon and team are still doing the work - courageously and selflessly, but they don't need to be doing it alone. "Breaking the Prophet" needs to continue to be aired, to garner more and more awareness. With awareness comes, knowledge, and with knowledge comes power - the power to make a change.

We cannot allow this type of abuse to continue. TLC cannot, in good conscience, allow it to continue either.

I have confidence in TLC to do the right thing here, and bring back "Breaking the Prophet".

Here are some important online information to educate you on what this program is all about, and ways to add your voice to help end this crime, and to bring back "Breaking the Prophet" which is a huge moving force in this endeavour.

Tell TLC how you feel about them cancelling "Escaping the Prophet" on their message boards. Go to TLC, "Escaping the Prophet - The Road Isn't Easy".

Tell Corporate Discovery (TLC's parent company) how you feel via their online contact form. You can find it on their website under "contact".

Check out the website "Child Protection Project" to find ways you can get involved.

Tweet your opinions using the hashtags: #bringbackescapingtheprophet #escapingtheprophet

Join the Facebook group "Escaping the Prophet Revolution".

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead.

This TV Show is a mega smash hit out of the park home run! Flora Jessops and Brandon Jeffs are magnificent. The fight against polygamy needs to be told loud and clear. The practice must end! The abuse,rape,sodomy against women and children and the inbreeding which has caused major disorders must be told. When they go into Colorado City to rescue these women forced into marriage and living in terrible conditions just breaks my heart. America needs to know these crimes are happening each and every day.This amazing show shows the viewing public what polygamy is really about. It is not about nice fancy homes where the women all get to dress in the fashions of the day; where the kids get a good education and carry on to college. It is about the subjugation of women; the rape of young girls; the sodomy of little boys; total control; torture; killing; babies born with severe genetic defects, and other horrors. These are the true facts, and they are facts that the world NEEDS to know about. Those who fight the horrors of polygamy on a daily basis need the rest of the world to know what is going on, and that is one way to stop it.

Escaping the Prophet brought badly needed national awareness to the FLDS cult in Colorado City, AZ and Hilldale, UT. This is a polygamist cult that victimizes women and children every day and is still being run by an individual who is currently serving a life sentence for statutory raping two of his wives that were below the age of consent. The program follows Flora and Brandon--two ex cult members who express a deep concern about the people who either still live in the cult or are struggling with scars of the abuse they experienced. They keep it real. Unlike a lot of other sanitized versions of shows, there isn't always a happy ending.

Escaping the Prophet is intelligent, riveting programming with a serious message that needs to be shared. It is unfair that it got sidelined after only 3 episodes, Please bring it back and let the nation see the real struggles which take place there.