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Melissa loved people.

She loved reading.

She loved writing.

But above all, she loved Jesus.

Melissa was my best friend,

my fellow soldier.

My confidante.

I'm Melissa cooper.

I've committed this vile act

because I know
I am doomed to damnation

with no chance of salvation...

It was my job
to lead her to the light,

and I profoundly failed her.

But when I saw
her pale, lifeless body,

I heard
her sweet, sweet laughter,

and I knew
she was in a better place.

Melissa,

my beloved wife,

was, and always will be,
the love of my life.

Ryan?

It's Candace.

Melissa's friend
from college.

Oh, yeah, hey.

I remember you.

It's good to see you.

Yeah, you too.

Shame about the circumstances.

Yeah.

I'm still in shock.

She was the last person

I'd expect to do
something like this.

You think
she really killed herself?

That's what the police said.

And I heard
she'd been pretty depressed.

That suicide note
did not sound like Melissa.

That's not how she wrote.

And Daniel?

He doesn't seem
very grief-stricken.

Church of the blessed light,
a local Evangelical mission,

has come under scrutiny

after one of its members,

Melissa cooper,

committed suicide last week.

Critics warn that
the church of the blessed light

has become a magnet
for Christian extremists

with a militant,
end times view of the world.

I can't believe

the media is exploiting
Melissa's death like that.

It'll blow over.

You said
it would blow over.

Jake, you got
to stay, brother.

We need to finish
the lord's work.

God commands you
to stay!

I'm done, Daniel.

I'll pray for you.

Adam...

They're just trying
to protect their image.

That's all this is.

I wish I could stay.

Gary and Paula,

they didn't give us any choice.

You can't trust them.

They're not true christians.

Adam, let's go.

I love you, brother.

I need to speak with someone

regarding
Melissa cooper's death.

Sit.

I'm detective Miller.

I hear you want to
discuss Melissa cooper.

I'm Paula Martin

of the church of
the blessed light ministry?

These past few days,

we've been counseling the people
who lived with Melissa.

During one of
our sessions,

some new information
about her death came out.

This is...

Adam crider.

He was one the men

in Daniel cooper's
prayer group.

Adam, tell him
what you told me.

I...

Killed Melissa.

I couldn't
believe my ears

when he said it.

Did he come in alone?

No, Paula Martin

from the church of
the blessed light

brought him in.

This better not
be a prank.

Maybe the guy's
just crazy, sarge.

Aren't most of
those people?

Please state your name
for the record.

Adam.

Crider.

You're agreeing to waive
your Miranda rights

in order to make
this statement?

Yes, ma'am.

You claim to be responsible
for the death of Melissa cooper.

Correct?

That's right.

How exactly
did you kill her?

At the playground.

I put sleeping pills
in her water bottle...

Then...

When she got all sleepy...

I put a rope
around her neck...

And I pulled it tight...

Until she stopped moving.

Why did you kill her?

Daniel said that
god wanted her dead.

Wait,

Daniel cooper?

Melissa's husband?

Daniel said she would be saved
and go to heaven.

We need to get
Daniel cooper

in here right now.

If what kid is telling us
is the truth,

then this is now
a murder investigation,

and the husband
is an accomplice.

Daniel.

Sergeant king.

Hi.

This is
detective Miller.

I know this must be
a very difficult time for you.

It's just... a few things

we need to clarify.

I'll help any way I can.

You said there were
some new developments.

Adam crider,

he says your wife's death
wasn't a suicide.

He said
he murdered her.

Is that a joke?

He says he did it
under your direction.

Wow.

That is so screwed up.

I don't really know what to say.

You deny the allegation?

Of course
I deny the allegation.

Adam's crazy.

He just... came in here
and told you that?

Paula Martin

from church
of the blessed light

brought him in.

I get it.

Get what?

Paula came and disbanded
my prayer group

a few days ago

and questioned them all
at the ministry.

Those people know

how to mess with
someone's head.

So a gullible guy like Adam
can be made to believe...

Whatever they want.

Are you suggesting
it's a setup?

Church of
the blessed light

has been getting
a lot of bad press lately.

They don't like being blamed
for Melissa's suicide.

But if her husband
ordered her murder,

then they're off the hook.

I'm the bad guy.

Convince us.

Melissa was my best friend
long before I met Adam,

or even led a prayer group.

Melissa! I've been looking
everywhere for you.

Oh.

Can't believe
you're writing so late.

Yeah, I'm just,

I'm polishing up
my short story,

because
my professor says

that it's ready
for publication, so...

Yay!

That's awesome.

-Thank you.
-Let me see--

no, no you can't.

Not until it's published.

What's it about?

Um...

Well, it's a love story,

with a very
happy ending.

So, what are you
doing here so late?

Did you come
to walk me home?

Melissa, I have
incredible news.

You know how

we're always saying

that campus prayer groups here
are wimps?

Yeah, they're kind of lame.

While I was
praying to god tonight,

he commanded me to form
our own prayer group.

That's amazing.

It means we can adhere to
a stricter interpretation

of the Bible.

This is going to
change our lives.

Melissa, I need you with me.

I can't do this without you.

I am always here for you.

Always.

Okay.

So, you're telling me,

the only reason why
you killed Melissa

is because her husband
told you to?

Melissa was suffering.

Daniel said she would be saved

and go to heaven.

Did you do everything
Daniel told you to?

He's been anointed by god.

How did you get
involved with Daniel?

Um... Melissa introduced us
my freshman year at college.

"...and whenever you touch me,
my heart cries out,

"and whenever you're not there,

"the days turn dark.

"Without you,

there is no reason
for anything."

Melissa?

Hi.

Uh, that was
so inspiring,

what you wrote.

You, like, describe
your feelings

with such... honesty.

It was really moving.

Thank you, wow.

That's really nice.

What about you?

When are you going
to read us something?

My writing
is really dark.

That's okay.

Dark is fine.
Dark is good.

You can try it out
on me first if you want.

I'll read it.

Nah, I don't know.

I don't even know
if you'd understand it.

What do you mean by that?

I've never...

Told this to anyone.

Okay.

I hear voices.

Evil voices.

I can't control them,

and it's driving me crazy.

Adam...

You know what,

I know somebody
that can help you.

Really?

I do.

A bunch of us on campus

have started
a secret prayer group,

and my good friend, Daniel,
leads us,

and he is the most
amazing guy I have ever met,

and he's the most devoted
Christian

on campus,

and god speaks
directly to him.

Seriously?

Yeah. You know,

we meet
in John lynch hall.

Here. Give me your hand.

In room 19,

around 8:00.

I'd really it if you came.

Okay?

I'll see you tonight.

Right?

Yeah.

Okay, great.

You will never be saved

if you live
in a state of worldliness,

indulging in
your favorite sins.

True love of god

means true hatred of sin.

Adam, hi!

I'm so happy you came.

Come on in.
Everybody, this is Adam.

Hey, Adam, welcome.

I'm Ryan.

Hi, I'm Sarah.

Daniel.

Start taking
deep breaths.

Relax.

Demons...

God the father
is with me.

I have his direct authority

to cast you out.

Deeper breaths, Adam.

Through the power
of the holy spirit,

I command thee

to come out of the man,

thou unclean spirits!

Adam!

Focus your mind on Jesus.

Submit to god.

Focus your mind
on Jesus.

Breathe your faith!

Through the power
of Jesus Christ,

I command thee to come out!
All evil spirits!

Get out!

Get out!

Get out!

Get out! Now!

Out!

Are you okay,
brother?

I felt something
come out of my mouth.

Demons.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

With believers around me,

I wasn't afraid of demons,

and I looked up to
my new friend, Daniel.

And when Daniel got back
from the exaltation,

word got out
we were more devoted

than any other
campus prayer group.

So, more students
started joining.

What's "the exaltation"?

It's church
of the blessed light's

annual recruiting conference

at their headquarters
in Georgia.

Ladies and gentlemen,

please welcome church
of the blessed light founder

and end times apostle

minister Gary Mansfield!

Welcome to the exaltation!

Praise the lord.

Praise the lord!

Praise the lord!

Praise the lord.

You are the end times generation

who is actually
going to behold

Christ's return to earth.

Hallelujah!

Hallelujah!

And when armageddon rages,

armies of believers
will rise up!

Praise Jesus!

Praise Jesus!

Now, what's important
for you to remember,

is that to trigger
the second coming,

god needs your help.

So, round-the-clock
worship and fasting will...

Will rip open the heavens,

it will release god's power
and quicken Christ's return.

Praise the lord!

Praise the lord!

-Praise the lord!
-Praise the lord!

And god will need help
from end times apostles

other than myself.

A chosen few of you...

Will hear the calling.

Let the exaltation begin.

Hallelujah!

Hallelujah!

Hallelujah!

When Daniel returned to campus,
everything changed.

Changed how?

That's when
our divine mission started.

God has declared me

an end times apostle.

I am to form
one of god's final armies.

Each one of you

has been chosen

to return Christ to earth.

Does that mean

we could actually see Jesus
in the flesh?

Not "could."

We will.

This is going to require
real serious devotion.

Let's join in a circle.

Holy spirit,

empower this circle
of believers

to speak with thee

and possess
spiritual gifts and powers.

God, do you hear me?

Whoa.

Incredible.

Daniel...

You did it!

: From that day on,

we had absolute faith

that Daniel
was god's end times apostle.

None of us questioned
anything he asked of us.

I think if you do
the dream in present tense,

the reader will feel like
they're experiencing it,

themselves, you know?

Yeah.

And you'll have more
empathy for the character.

Yes.

-Anything else?
-I think if the--

what are you guys
working on?

Melissa's murdering
my short story.

No. It's called
"constructive criticism."

Right.

You guys
are so cool.

You got some
serious talent.

But god is telling me

that you need to
stop writing now.

Creativity
is a luxury

we just don't
have time for.

I'm real sorry,
Melissa,

but you're going to have to
give up your dream

of being a novelist.

God is calling you.

I don't understand.

Jesus was a master storyteller.

I mean, he used parables
to tell the truth,

so why can't we
pursue writing

while devoting
ourselves to god?

I know how disappointed
you must feel.

But we must purify
and deprive ourselves.

It's the only way to obtain
supernatural apostolic power.

Weren't your families upset

that you put worship
ahead of study?

No.

Our families weren't
Sunday christians.

They live the word.

Melissa was Christian
homeschooled.

My father raised me
to serve the lord.

That's what we were doing
at university.

Serving the lord.

Hi.

-Hey.
-Hi.

This is unexpected.

I brought you a gift.

-Really?
-Yeah.

Thank you.

Wow.

Check the inside cover.

Okay.

"Dear Melissa,

"I know how much you love
great literature

"and what a sacrifice
it is for you

"to stop writing.

"So here's the most
well-written religious book

"I could find
to fill the void.

Love always, Daniel."

Thank you.

I'll always love you, too.

Those clouds...

Some kind of omen?

Welcome.

I'm Daniel.
I'm so happy you're here.

I'm Matt.

And this is Melissa.

Hi.

-My best soldier.
-Nice to meet you.

Eric.

Hi.

-Hey.
-Welcome.

Come in.
Come in.

When god spoke to me
about end times...

...it was incredibly powerful.

Deeply moving.

I was so honored
when he said,

"Daniel,

"I need you to recruit

"your Christian brothers
and sisters

on this campus."

For he knows that,

as it is prophesied
in the Bible,

the greatest worship movement
in human history

has already begun

in the form
of ministries

like church
of the blessed light.

End times signs are appearing
with greater frequency now.

God is coming
to punish unbelievers.

Just today,

some of you might have noticed
the dark clouds

hovering over
our campus.

Are you leaving already, Carl?

This isn't for me.

So now here we are.

Our own little band
of brothers and sisters.

And if you're
still unsure

whether or not
you want to be here or not,

you just ask yourself...

Do I want to live or die...

When Christ returns?

Guys, did you hear
about the accident?

Mm-mm.

Come on.

You all remember
how Carl left our meeting.

Carl was an unbeliever,

and this is where god
created the dark clouds

that we all saw yesterday.

Let this be a lesson to anyone
who questions god's warnings.

Mel!

Hi, Candace.

-Hey.
-Hey.

I did
some research.

I want to
read you something.

Okay.

Warning signs
you're in a cult.

Oh, come on, Candace--

an "us versus them"
elitist mentality.

We're not
in a cult, okay?

Our group just follows Jesus
more than other christians.

A sense of being chosen
for a special calling.

Having a leader
who is always right

and exercises control
over his followers.

No, it's not like that.

We just follow god's calling.

Right.

By a guy who thinks
god's talking to him.

I talk to god.

Do you think I'm crazy?

Yes, actually, I do.

It never occurred to you

that some folks might think
you were a cult?

That was just
something people said

out of jealousy
and fear.

Fear of what?

Our direct access to god

and the supernatural privileges
it gave us.

Such as...?

Prophecies.

Hey.

Hi.

Everything okay?

Yeah.

Um...

I, actually...
I had a marriage prophecy.

Who's the lucky guy?

It's you.

Me?

Yeah.

God knows how much I love you,

and he told me that, one day,

you and I will get married.

Melissa...

That's not going to happen.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have come here.

I'm sorry.

Melissa, wait, wait. Hey!

Melissa, wait.

Hey...

I'm so sorry,

that was really
insensitive of me.

God's...

Never spoken to me
about my romantic life before,

and your prophecy,
it took me off guard.

It's just...

I'm just crazy about you.

You're the best thing
in my life,

and...

I was--
I don't know,

if you don't feel
the same way about me,

I just don't know
if I should follow you

to church of the blessed light

when we graduate.

I didn't mean what I said.

You're the closest friend
I have, Melissa.

I don't want to hurt you.

I love you,

and I really,

really want to
make this work.

So I will pray to god
to marry you one day.

: Sounds like

you only said
you would marry Melissa

to lure her
to Georgia with you.

Not true.

I was waiting for god

to point me
in the right direction

so that I could marry her.

But you only
recently married.

Five years is a long time
to wait for god's help.

Or maybe help never came.

Maybe that played a role
in your wife's murder.

After graduating college,

Ryan, Melissa
and some of the others

moved to Georgia

to start church of
the blessed light's Bible school

for students willing
to abandon themselves to Jesus.

...and you need to be ready

to receive the word of the lord.

Amen!

Amen!

Amen.

Open your heart,
take hands.

Open your hearts!

Open your hearts.
Hallelujah!

A call to you, lord,
help me now.

Listen to me
when I call to you.

Receive my prayer
as incense.

Hallelujah!

Hallelujah!

Praise Jesus.

Hands down.

: From early morning
to late afternoon,

we studied biblical analysis
and theology.

Please turn to psalm 144
and 145.

Thank you, Jesus.

: Evenings
were spent worshipping

in the church's prayer room
until midnight--

sometimes all night.

After we finished
our first semester

of Bible studies,

our old prayer group reunited.

Sarah!

Students we worshipped with
at college

moved here to join us

and attend
church of the blessed light.

Sorry, I just
got you dirty.

We lived in a farmhouse
with two separate living areas-

one for men, one for women.

Everyone was pumped.

Brothers and sisters.

As a community,

we will be a prayer furnace
to heat up the second coming.

Amen.

Your days will be spent
at the ministry,

studying and attending class.

Evenings, we will meet
in the house for dinner,

followed by group prayer
every night of the week.

Every night?

Yes, Ryan.

Community is about spending
meaningful time together.

Yeah, but won't that
present a problem

with the ministry's
prayer meetings?

So, you know what's better
for us than the holy spirit?

Uh, no.

That's not what I meant, Daniel.

I'm just wondering if maybe
we're taking on too much.

Oh?

Well, we all came here

to devote our lives
to Jesus, Ryan.

Maybe you're being
controlled by demons,

and we can cast
them out for you?

No, Eric, I'm not being
controlled by demons.

Then why are you questioning
an end times apostle?

I have given up everything
for this mission.

I'm not commanding
anything of you

that hasn't been
commanded of me.

Ryan,

I think we need to listen
to what Daniel says.

You guys are right.

Sorry, Daniel.

don't apologize to me.

Apologize to god.

And when you arrived,

did you notice any difference
in Daniel's behavior?

He was even more obsessive
with the end times.

Move it guys! Keep it going!

Keep it going!
Come on!

Up and over,
up and over.

There you go!

Atta boy!
There you go!

Let's go!
Let's go!

Pain is just weakness
leaving the body!

You got it.

don't just stand there
like a dead tree, Adam.

On the ground, now! Come on!

Keep it moving!

Let's go!

You got it.

Fitness is basic
to survival.

You must be able to endure
physical hardship!

I'm so happy
you're here.

I'm so excited
to be here.

Adam.

How you doing,
brother?

Good.

-You good?
-Good.

All right.

You did good
for a newbie.

What's this
all about?

End times
preparedness training.

Ready to see
your new home?

Yeah.

All right, come on.

Come on in.

Whoa...

So, I'm putting
Adam with Jake,

and Eric,

you're going to share
the attic bedroom with me.

Good, good...

Check this out
right here.

Whoa!

It's like you've got
your own supermarket in there.

No one can say
we're not ready

for the second coming.

Hey, let's take
a picture with Adam.

Yeah!

I call back!

Man, this place
is so awesome.

Well, it still needs
some fixing up,

but we really like that
we can grow our own food.

And how cool is it

that we're finally in the
church of the blessed light's

Bible school?

I can't wait to start studying.

Hi!

You can let yourself in.

Daniel's in there
waiting for you.

Daniel's working
as an English tutor.

I guess you guys
don't have much time

to just hang out, huh?

No.

And when I do ask
for time together,

Daniel says that
I'm being selfish

for putting my needs
before god's.

Do you think
that makes me selfish?

There's nothing wrong

with wanting to spend time
with someone you love.

The problem is
Daniel's on a mission for god.

Brothers and sisters,

tonight I want to talk about
the joyful side of devotion.

And the way for god's
creatures to achieve that

is to show affection,

even in platonic
relationships.

Now, this is especially
important for the men,

because we've been
conditioned

not to show affection.

My own father
never even gave me a hug.

Melissa.

Adam.

Come here.

Come on, guys.

Face each other.

Now, get in close.

I want you
to touch each other.

There you go.

There you go...

Feel each
other's bodies.

Good.

Now, you guys,
come here.

There you go.

There you go.

Use your hands.

Feel each other's bodies.

God gave our souls
physical bodies

so that we could
express affection.

There you go.

Come here, guys.

Touch each other.

God wants you
to cuddle with Jesus.

Right there.

God is rejoicing.

How are you liking
theology class?

It's good.

But this whole year,

I've just been terrified

that the church is going
to see right through me.

I've told you
before, Eric.

You're not a sinner

just because of
how you're wired.

It's only
if you choose to be gay.

It's not fair.

I didn't ask
to be like this,

and I have prayed
for five years

to be saved.

Eric...

You are one of god's
beautiful creatures,

and he does love you.

Come here.

Tell me, Daniel.

How do I know that...

How do I know that god
will ever deliver me?

Patience is hard.

I know.

But homosexual urges
are conquerable.

You've just got to believe me.

Thank you.

I don't know
what I'd do without you.

I think I'd go crazy
or something.

God will deliver you, Eric,

trust me.

But... in the meantime,

there are
some things you can do

to help prepare yourself

for heterosexuality.

I'll do anything.

It's just like I say
in my prayer meetings,

god gave our souls
these physical bodies

so that we could
express affection.

Intimacy,

even with another man,

can help prepare you

for intimacy
with a woman.

Just what I need.

Your student's
been waiting.

You and Eric have
a late night?

Real late.

Helping him work out
some of his issues.

Issues?

What?

I don't know,

just hoping you guys
kept your clothes on.

If you ever say anything
like that again,

I'll curse
your computer.

Remember, there's rules
for everything--

adjectives before nouns--

but, because there's
so many exceptions,

the rules are really
just guidelines.

That means
you can be flexible.

God, we thank you
for this food,

for rest and for home,

and for wind and rain,
and the sun above,

and, most of all,
the ones that we love.

Amen.

: Amen.

Jake.

Your turn to fast.

Everyone else may start.

Hey,

I'm thinking of taking
Mr. Dolan's class on prophesy.

Anyone else taking it?

Mm-mm.

I am.

He's kind of freaky.

The guy speaks
in tongues sometimes.

I heard he can see
into the spiritual realm.

Whoa!

I have an announcement
to make.

God wants me to stop working
as an English tutor

and devote myself
to our community,

so we'll be ready
for end times.

I'm going to need you all
to pool your money

so we can keep
things running.

Everyone good with that?

Of course we are,
Daniel.

Sure.

Yeah!

Whatever it takes,
Daniel.

You guys, hang on.

This is something
that needs to be discussed.

Are you questioning
god's will again, Ryan?

No.

I just don't think it's fair

that we all have to share
our money.

Everyone in this community
makes sacrifices.

Is that not god's will?

-You bet it is.
-Absolutely.

Okay... but don't forget

that most of us are also paying
for ministry classes.

Ryan, why do you keep
questioning Daniel?

Melissa...

No, I...

Hang on, Melissa.

Ryan makes
a really good point.

Church of blessed light classes
aren't cheap.

Wouldn't you guys agree?

Yeah.

Way overpriced!

Then you all cut back
on the number of classes

you're taking.

Our work here
is more important.

I remind you,

Jesus said
living in community

produces the death
of needy self-obsession.

There you go, Ryan.

Problem solved.

Everyone pools their money.

I think Daniel
cursed my computer.

He said
he was going to.

That's what happens
when you disrespect an apostle.

I am tired of your
ungodliness, Ryan.

You're judgmental...

Unwilling to change.

Introverted...
Immoral.

You will be shunned

until you learn
that you are not an individual,

but part of a community.

Matt, we'll find you
a new room.

Hand me that.

No writing.

No music.

No talking to anyone.

When in this house,

you will be confined
to this room.

It's for your own good.

How long did you shun him for?

Several months.

Months?

As community leader,

it was my responsibility

to ensure
we had harmony in that house.

No one could ever put
their needs before the group's.

Not even Melissa?

Not even Melissa.

Mm...

Melissa...

Sorry.

Didn't realize
I was touching you.

Tell that arm
next time it does that,

it's going to get shunned.

This is so frustrating
now, Daniel.

I just keep thinking
how nice it would be

if we just had a house,
just the two of us.

Just stay focused on
the second coming, Melissa.

That's what
we're here for.

Everything else
is a distraction.

God will let me know when
it's time to marry you.

I'll have to ask him
what's taking so long.

Ryan.

Hey.

Hey, do you want some soup?
We just made it.

I don't want
to get you in trouble.

How can I get
in trouble?

Jesus always shared
his food.

Have you been praying?

No, I've been thinking...

About how corrupt
this place is.

Daniel keeps saying how
we need to make sacrifices,

but he doesn't.

That's not true.

Daniel makes the same sacrifices
that we do.

Open your eyes, Melissa.

He's taking advantage of us...

Including some of the guys.

What do you mean?

You know what I mean.

Talking about me again, Ryan?

No, just saying
how you're devoted to Jesus

more than any Christian
I've ever known.

Leave him be, Melissa.

He has a wicked heart.

No, no, no.

Keep the soup.

Then you'll be ready
to start another fast.

How long is this
going to last?

Until god tells me
you are healed.

And if anyone is struggling
with homosexuality,

you must resist that sin.

You must rise up
and declare war on it!

Because if you surrender
to that immorality...

Well, that is
a victory for Satan!

Rise up, my child.
Praise Jesus.

Praise Jesus,
praise Jesus.

The lord will also be
a stronghold for the oppressed,

a stronghold
in times of trouble.

And those who know
the name

will put their trust
in the lord.

Please help me.

Daniel cooper.

Hi, Paula.

Great service today.

Some students have told
our group leaders

that they're unable
to attend our services

because they're committed
to your prayer meetings.

Now, while we commend your
devotion to Bible study,

you need to stop keeping
students from our events.

Shouldn't students
have the right

to decide their own schedules,

choose activities they want
based on personal preference?

Students don't know
what they want.

Their job
is to listen to their teachers.

Shall I quote Jesus
for you, Daniel?

"No disciple is
above their teacher."

Can't argue
with Jesus.

Mm.

There is one other thing.

I've heard you're
shunning Ryan.

I've heard
you and other leaders

say shame is useful

to help those
who've lost their way.

And how has Ryan lost his way?

He's struggling
with homosexuality...

Mentally unstable.

We're trying to save him.

Well, you send him to me.

I'll save him.

I told you no writing.

Step out of
the room, Ryan.

What are you doing, Daniel?

We have a Judas
among us.

Ryan has been emailing
church of the blessed light

that we're mistreating him.

His betrayal has jeopardized
the second coming.

We cannot have phonies
in the army of god.

You're leaving?

It's for the best.

Be careful,
Melissa.

What's happening in this house
is not Christian.

Good morning, Adam.

I'd like to speak to Daniel,
if I may.

Uh...

Daniel! Daniel!

What the hell, Adam?

Uh, Paula Martin is here.

W-where is she?
Outside?

No. In the house.

G-give me a sec.

Okay.

Hey, Paula.

Hello, Daniel.

How are you
this morning?

This is a surprise.

Anything wrong?

I understand
since our last conversation

that Ryan was excommunicated
from your prayer group.

Yes.

It was necessary

for the well-being
of our community.

And what exactly would you say
is this community's purpose?

Bible study.

Prayer to help Jesus return.

End times preparedness.

Ah, of course.

You're an end times apostle.

It's an impressive lifestyle
you've created here.

Shows great leadership,
vision.

Good qualities for
an end times apostle.

Thank you.

But a necessary quality
is common sense...

Knowing where to draw the line.

For instance,

restricting a member to his room
for several months

was somewhat extreme,
don't you think?

Not if that member refuses
to behave like a true believer.

Well, here's
the problem, Daniel.

We need to protect ourselves
from unbelievers

who want to see us fail.

Extreme punishments
only gives them ammunition

to attack us with.

But our intentions are pure.

Every one of our activities
is grounded in the Bible.

Cuddling and touching aren't.

Holiness is a call
to love each other.

God gave our souls
physical bodies

so that we could express
affection.

Knock it off, Daniel.

I know it is you,
and not Ryan,

who is struggling
with his homosexuality.

So you better pray to god
to deliver you soon...

Or we will shut you down.

: So marrying Melissa
was a cover.

No.

One day,
I just knew it was time.

Daniel!
I'm so excited.

Guess what
happened today?

A prophesy?

No, I got hired to be
a Christian counselor!

That's great.

I'm so happy for you.

Where?

At the mission hostel.

: That day,

I suddenly felt myself
totally attracted to her.

My prayers
had finally been answered.

Melissa...

Hmm?

Do you know you're
the most beautiful woman

I've ever known?

You've never said anything
like that to me before.

I know.

But I feel it now.

In here.

Oh, Daniel...

I dream about us
being together...

Forever.

You're also the most patient
woman I have ever known.

Melissa...

We've waited long enough.

And we thank thee, lord,
for this meat and drink.

In Jesus' name we pray.

Amen.

: Amen.

There will be no fasting
tonight.

Yay!

And before you all stuff
your faces,

I have an announcement
to make.

Melissa and I
are to be married.

Aw!

Congratulations, guys!
That's awesome.

-Praise Jesus!
-Congratulations.

Thank you.

-Yeah!
-You two are so blessed!

Thank you.

Melissa, I'm so happy
for you guys.

I don't know when.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?
You can't marry Melissa.

You're gay.

I am not gay.

Yes, you are.

I struggled with it,

but god has delivered me,
and I'm fully committed now.

What about us?

We're still part
of the same community.

This is about you hiding
your homosexuality.

You're going to need
to move to Matt's room.

My wife and I
are going to live together.

"My wife and I."
Listen to you!

As if saying that
makes you straight.

It doesn't!

Careful, Eric.

don't push me.

Damn you, Daniel.
Damn you!

You're telling me

that Daniel struggled
with homosexuality?

Yes, ma'am.

Well, did Melissa know this
before she married him?

Sure.

But she was crazy about him.

Melissa believed

that god had ordained
their union,

and he would use her

to cure him
of his homosexual urges.

Marrying him was
all she ever talked about.

Thank you so much!

Going to miss you guys!

Thank you for coming.

Thank you.

I'm so jealous.
They're going to Hawaii.

I'll take lots of pictures.

Should we get in?

Have you checked
out this car?

After you.

Whoa!

Bye, guys!

-I'll get that.
-Thank you.

Have a fun time!

Bye!

Bye!

Have a great honeymoon!

Goodbye!

-Bye!
-Bye!

Their honeymoon was awful.

Melissa sent me an email
from Hawaii.

Said she spent the entire time
being alone.

Alone?
On her honeymoon?

Yeah.

Are you coming to bed,
Melissa?

It's getting late.

I'm coming.

Can you turn
the light off?

What's that you're wearing?

Oh, it's a wedding present
from Sarah.

Do you like it?

Sure.

Sure, it's pretty.

Do you like it on me?

Mm-hmm.

You don't like it.
I can tell.

It is very pretty, Melissa.

Come to bed.

Can you believe
we're finally married?

We're finally husband and wife.

I'm so happy.

God is rejoicing.

Daniel, can we just be alone?

What do you mean?
We are alone.

I just...

Can we just not bring
god into the room?

Tonight, just
this once, I just...

I really want to be alone
with just you.

Should we go
to the beach tomorrow?

Melissa, stop.

It's okay.
We're married.

That doesn't mean
I have to do things

I'm not ready for.

I don't understand.
I thought...

We've been waiting
forever for this night.

You've been waiting
for this night for forever.

I only proposed to you
last month.

I don't understand.

don't you love me?

Yes, I love you.

But god is telling me

not to be physical
with you right now.

Why? Why would god say that
on our honeymoon?

Are you questioning
god, Melissa?

No, no.

I just don't understand.

God sanctioned our marriage.

Stop acting
like a spoiled child.

Your impatience to lose
your virginity is sinful.

God is disgusted.

Melissa was not
a secure woman.

The nearness of marriage
brought up a lot of anxieties

that she was not prepared
to deal with.

When we returned,
she became very moody.

Hey! They're back!

-Hey.
-Hi!

How was Hawaii?

Awesome.

Miss anything exciting
while I were gone?

You missed the
second coming is all.

Melissa!

Hi, Melissa.

Hi.

Melissa,
what's wrong?

Nothing.
I think I'm just...

Jetlagged
or something.

I'll take these
up to our room.

Yeah.
I'm good.

I just
don't understand.

Melissa.

What are you doing?

Talking to god.

I just don't understand
why he sanctioned our marriage.

I'm tired.

Come to bed.

We can talk about it
in the morning.

Melissa!
Can't you keep still?

Sorry.

I'm just restless.

Well, your restlessness
is keeping me awake.

Not enough sleep

is going to damage
my prophetic senses.

Maybe I should just sleep
in the women's quarters.

You can't do that.

We're husband
and wife.

We must share
the same bed.

What's the point?

Melissa?
What's wrong?

: Did Melissa move
back into the women's quarters,

or was it just the one night?

Uh, she lived
in the men's quarters,

but a lot of nights,
she slept with the women.

And in your opinion,

would you say she was depressed
the whole time?

Pretty much.

Daniel was getting
really annoyed

with her moodiness.

It was driving him crazy.

Crazy enough to want
out of the marriage?

Or want her dead?

Uh, Daniel?

It's my birthday tomorrow,

and my family,
they want to take me out,

so is it okay if I have dinner
with them?

Happy birthday, Eric.

Melissa...

How would you like
to bake Eric a cake

for his birthday?

Sure.

That's... that's great,

'cause my folks,
they flew in from out of town,

so they're going
to be real happy.

I didn't say you could have
dinner with them.

We'll bake you a cake,

and you'll celebrate here
with us.

No, they've--they've traveled
all this way to come see me.

Then you should have
cleared it with me first.

This community is your family.

Others at this table
have given up their families.

I see no reason
to make an exception for you.

Where do you think
you're going?

Home.

This is your home.

Daniel,
you're a liar.

I'm not a sinner.

I'm as Christian as you,

or anybody else
who serves our lord.

I command you to stay.

Enjoy my birthday cake.

You're all going to hell!

The Bible teaches us

that a husband should have
authority over his wife.

Ephesians 5, verse 22 to 24.

"Wives, submit to the husband
as to the lord.

"For the husband
is head of the wife

as Christ
is the head of the church."

My wife has been repelling
her new husband.

Clearly, the nearness
of marriage

has brought up fears

that she needs
to deal with.

Melissa?

Would you like
to explain yourself

to the group?

I have sinned.

Then you must confess your sin.

I don't want to.

So you admit to sin,

but you're not willing to share
with your brothers and sisters

what that sin was?

Your dark mood
is destroying this community.

No one likes seeing you
in this state, including god.

We have done everything we can
to reach out to this woman.

As the Bible pronounces,

we must disable
her selfish self-pity

by ignoring her.

Quarter in Ryan's old room.

How long will we shun her for?

Until god tells me she's ready
to come back to us.

It's for her own good.

I know you're upset
we have to shun Melissa.

But the truth is,
she's been shunning us.

Poor Adam.

You're such a sensitive soul.

don't you still love her?

Of course,
I still love her.

That's why
I haven't given up on her.

God has been
cruel to me, Adam.

I want to love my wife
as any man should.

But he won't allow it.

I don't know why
he continues to torture me.

I've given
my life to god.

You were physical
with Daniel

while his wife was down the hall
in another room?

Yeah.

So then
you were jealous of Melissa.

No, no, no, no!

No!

Melissa was my friend.

I cared about her.

I'm the only one
who called her

when she was shunned,

and I could have gotten
in a lot of trouble for it.

: Hello?

Hey...

It's Adam.

Hi.

I hope I didn't wake you.

You okay?

No.

I just feel really alone.

I just wish
I'd never gotten married.

Yeah, but Daniel loves you.

He told me.

He scares me.
I don't know who he is anymore.

I just don't feel
like a real person anymore.

I just don't feel
like I have a soul.

I know that I'm damned.

: Didn't Daniel
isolating his own wife

from the group

seem cruel to everyone?

That wasn't so bad.

Daniel did worse things
than shun Melissa.

What things?

Daniel was really... frustrated

he couldn't have sex
with Melissa.

He asked...

Me to have sex with her for him.

Did you?

Did Melissa have sex
with you willingly?

I don't...
I'm not sure.

Daniel gave her sleeping pills,

so she was kind of...
Drowsy.

So you're telling me

that you drugged
and raped Melissa cooper?

No...

No, no, no, no...

I didn't rape Melissa.

You know, she didn't try
to stop me or anything.

That's because
you drugged her, Adam.

And if it wasn't consensual,
then it's sexual assault,

a serious crime

that would have had
a devastating impact

on her mental stability.

The first time,
I only cuddled with Melissa...

Just like the group cuddles
we had at our prayer meetings.

Daniel said
it's what god wanted.

No way.

We only ever cuddled girls
in prayer meetings

when all the girls were present.

: A few days later,

Daniel asked me
to touch Melissa's breasts.

Are you kidding me?

Why would I want another man
to fondle my wife?

That goes against everything
in my Christian blood.

It never happened.

A few weeks
after I touched Melissa,

Daniel found out that she saw
a counselor in the hostel.

He got really mad.

Oh, he was afraid

that if she told the counselor

what we were doing
in that house,

the second coming
would be jeopardized.

And he said
that if I sent her to god,

I could set her free...

And save the second coming.

I could save the second coming.

I could save...

I never said
any such thing.

Why are you so late?

You're supposed
to be helping prepare dinner.

I won't live with you anymore.

You're my wife.

The Bible says
we must live together.

The Bible says a lot of things
that we don't do.

Has Paula Martin
been talking to you?

I was having
a conversation

with one of the counselors
at the hostel.

You had a conversation
with a counselor?

About what?

Stuff.

I don't really think
it's any of your business.

Your wasting time
is my business.

You need to stay focused
on the second coming.

I don't really
care anymore.

You thought
your "second coming"

was more important
than your wife's well being?

No.

I thought
if I could occupy her mind

with something
she was passionate about,

she'd start to feel better.

So after
you got pissed off

Melissa spoke
with a counselor,

you told Adam
you wanted her dead?

No.

I never said
I wanted Melissa killed.

Well, then,

you must have hinted
at something to Adam,

or made some off-the-cuff remark

that you knew
he would misinterpret.

I never said
I wanted her killed!

I'm not a murderer!

Those are the thoughts
of an unstable person

who believes
he's possessed by demons.

What about Melissa?

How unstable was she?

Did you take
all this?

Ryan was right,
you know.

Our lives
have become ungodly.

I'm tired of living in sin.

: Days later,

the hospital
Melissa was admitted to

asked me to consult
with her psychiatrist.

Mr. cooper, Melissa
is a very sick woman.

She's suffering severe
physical and mental duress.

But you're treating her
now, right?

We're giving her
mood stabilizers

for anxiety
and depression,

as well as medication
for insomnia.

I can't tell you
how happy I am

to hear she's finally
getting some help.

Listen...

This is not going
to be a quick fix.

Your wife is going to
require outpatient care

to get well.

And in her current
condition,

she should not be living
in a communal home.

How are you feeling?

Fine.

When Melissa came home,

I couldn't get her to eat.

She refused to take her meds.

So you took Melissa back there

after the psychiatrist
advised you not to?

She insisted
on going back to the house.

I didn't want to upset her

on her first day
out of the hospital.

I'll tell you why Adam made
a false confession.

It's just like I told you
when I came in here.

Church of the blessed light.

They're the cult,

and, like any cult,

they'll protect themselves
any way they can.

Yesterday, they made
everyone from my group

stay awake all night
in the prayer room.

It was supposed to be
some kind of group purification,

but the people who were there
told me

it was really a persecution.

All of you
share responsibility

for the tragic death
of one of our sisters.

: Your sin is also
rejecting that young woman

who so desperately needed
your love and support.

Shame!
Shame on you all.

Not only have you failed
a sister...

You have failed god.

But that does not
mean you are evil.

It means
that you have been demonized.

It means that
you are controlled

by evil spirits

that some false teacher
has cursed into your bodies.

: So tonight,
we are going to deliver you

from your demonic bondage

so that you can all return
to being pure spirits.

Prepare to do
battle, people.

Demonic spirits
are disembodied,

so they will not want
to leave your bodies.

Unclean spirits,

in the name of Jesus,
I break off every curse

that you have inflicted
upon these bodies.

: Holy spirit, bring
your fire upon these demons!

Out, demons,
in the name of Jesus!

Out! Out!

: These demons...

Expel these demons!
Cough them out!

Out! Out!
In Jesus' name, I say!

Out!

Get out!

Are you at peace
with god, my son?

It's my demons.

I killed her.

I killed her!

: A murder
almost slipped by detectives

because they thought
it was a suicide,

but an investigation
has revealed

a sordid case
of sex and religion.

The murder case involves
a religious community,

where the members were having
sex with each other.

Confessed killer Adam crider
appeared in court this morning

where local prosecutors
filed charges of murder.

On Monday, he told police

that he killed 27-year-old
Melissa cooper

by strangling her with a rope.

Detectives say her husband,
Daniel cooper,

was a spiritual leader

who had control over members
of the household.

Daniel cooper was the leader
of a secret cult

that operated independently

from the church
of the blessed light.

We deeply regret
our failure

to ascertain
the existence

of Mr. cooper's
cult-like practices.

Were you aware of
the homosexual activities

or the sexual assaults

reportedly occurring
in the group?

No, we were not,

and we wholeheartedly condemn
these ungodly acts.

Yes, we do.

I'm mark Johnson,
attorney for Adam crider.

Today's verdict exonerates
Adam of any wrongdoing.

As we've said all along,

Melissa cooper's death
was a tragic suicide.

: What about
the rape allegations?

Didn't you guys
watch the trial?

Melissa's autopsy showed
no signs of sexual trauma.

Come on. Adam.

Sergeant king?
Sergeant king!

Yeah.

Do you believe Melissa
really took her own life,

and does Daniel cooper
bear any blame?

Hey, what can I say?

Suicides are frustrating.

There's no killer
you can bring to justice.

There's no one
you can make pay.

But that doesn't mean
there wasn't a bad guy.

Well, Mr. cooper...

Good morning, ma'am.

I'm truly excited to be starting
my first day teaching here

on this beautiful campus.

Yes, well, we have
to talk about that.

I must tell you, Daniel,

we were all
extremely impressed

at your interview.

Unfortunately,

the results of our routine
background check

makes it impossible
to hire you at this time.

Nothing you read
is true.

The man accused
of murdering my wife

made a false confession,

and he's recanted
his entire statement.

He's been proven innocent.

My wife's death
was a suicide.

I have not been charged
with anything.

I completely
understand.

And you have
my sympathy,

but... our board
would never approve.