Escaping the Prophet

I'm so happy to see that TLC is finally going to show the entire six episodes of season one of the wonderful program, Escaping the Prophet! The reality side of polygamy needs to be shown to balance out the unrealistic programming of Sister Wives and My Five Wives. The Brown "family" and the Brady "family" have both broken away from their religions because they do not adhere to the strict rules. The Browns had to flee the state to avoid being prosecute for practicing polygamy. The Bradys have also left their "church" because they want to make their own rules. Both families hold what they call "church services" in their own homes with no other people in attendance. Thank you TLC for doing the responsible thing. I am anxious to see Escaping the Prophet season one from beginning to end!

"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.

No wonder TLC pulled this show! The three episodes that aired were horribly done. Flora Jessop acted like some character out of Terminator. Bullet proof vests and weapons? You could tell that was purely for drama for the show. It was so fake, poorly scripted and did not hold the viewers interest. According to TLC it was pulled because of extremely poor ratings. The script had no depth. The characters were weak. If you are going to attempt to make a show on such a serious and important topic, do it right. Don't try to make a fake "reality" show out of it. Do a documentary movie. Stop trying to capitalize on people's suffering and abuse.

"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.

What a fine program this is and is a worthy effort to educate the public and help the victims of FLDS--and all cults--to escape the mind-control, brain-washing & sexual and physical abuse that is so prevalent. Flora Jessop and Brandon Jeffs themselves escaped and clearly still suffer a great deal and continue to suffer knowing that so many babies, children, teenagers, women are still entrapped. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the United States of America & we cannot, must not, continue to turn a blind eye or deaf ear to such crimes & suffering. There is much more to be done. Flora Jessop and Brandon Jeffs are great spokespersons for the victims, including those who can no longer speak. Thank you, TLC--The Learning Channel--for this program. PLEASE KEEP IT GOING!