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Believer with Reza Aslan

  • 2017
  • Returning Series
  • Documentary
  • ~1h / ep
  • 1 season
  • 5.0/10

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.

Latest: Season 1 · 2017

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  1. E1. Aghori Sadhus in India

    Mar 5, 2017 · 60m

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

  2. E2. Doomsday Cult in Hawaii

    Mar 12, 2017 · 60m

  3. E3. Vodou in Haiti

    Mar 19, 2017 · 60m

    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. E4. The Scientology Reformation

    Mar 26, 2017 · 60m

    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. E5. Santa Muerte in Mexico City

    Apr 2, 2017 · 60m

    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. E6. Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel

    Apr 9, 2017 · 60m

    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.