Believer with Reza Aslan

5.0

2017•1h

In this new spiritual adventure series, renowned author and religious scholar Reza Aslan immerses himself in the world's most fascinating faith-based groups to experience life as a true believer.

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2017

1. Aghori Sadhus in India

Reza Aslan journeys to the holy city of Varanasi, India to immerse himself in a Hindu sect known as the Aghori.

2. Doomsday Cult in Hawaii

3. Vodou in Haiti

Reza Aslan visits Haiti to explore the world of Vodou and the Evangelical Christian missionaries who believe it to be the work of Satan.

4. The Scientology Reformation

Reza Aslan explores the growing community of independent Scientologists who have left the Church, but still faithfully practice the religion created by L. Ron Hubbard.

5. Santa Muerte in Mexico City

Reza Aslan travels to Mexico City to learn more about a new rapidly growing religion, Santa Muerte, and whether it is a death cult for murderers and narco traffickers, satanic worship or something else altogether.

6. Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel

Reza heads to Jerusalem to immerse himself in the world of the Haredim and explore the tensions between this isolated group and secular Jews in Israel.