Mary Cosby’s Church EXPOSED in Shocking New TLC Docuseries ‘The Cult of the Real Housewife’ 

Mary Cosby Church Exposed In Shocking New TLC Docuseries ‘The Cult Of The Real Housewife’

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby She’s back in the spotlight – but not because of her lavish lifestyle.

On Wednesday, November 12th. TLC Announced a three-part documentary series titled real housewife worship, Which will investigate the controversial church that Mary, 53, shares with her husband, Robert Cosby Sr. “With allegations of spiritual and financial misconduct spreading Cosby And the church, The cult of the real housewife He exposes the claims behind the headlines and exposes the darkest and most disturbing truth. TLC He said in a press release.

Mary late grandmother, Dr. Rosemary “Redmon” CosbyFounded Faith Church Pentecost Temple In 1968. After her death, Mary She became First Lady and Evangelist, while Robert He assumed the role of bishop.

The network says the new series will feature investigative journalists and bloggers who have followed Mary’s story for years, along with “deeply disturbing and personal accounts” from family members, including Mary sister Dennis Jefferson Odinaka And a cousin Dan Cosby with his wife, Kim.

“Features access to recordings of controversial speeches he gave Mary and Robert Cosby Sr.as well as extensive archival footage from the early days of Temple of Faith, Cult of the True Housewife The statement continued: “It pulls back the salacious headlines and dives deeper into the enduring mysteries that lie at the heart of the scandal.” Mary and Robert Cosby Sr. Managed to avoid accountability for so long?

Since I helped launch The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City In 2020, Mary She opened her life to Bravo Cameras. After taking a break in season three, she returned as a “friend” in season four and is now back as a full-time housewife in season five.

Faith Church Pentecost Temple – which had been closed for more than two years for renovations – recently reopened with some services already underway. During its closure, the church became the center of legal and financial controversy, including a lawsuit Mary Against former executives.

Former members described the church as a highly controlling environment and claimed to have experienced “severe religious trauma.” Some even claim so Mary She referred to herself as God and warned her followers that they would “go to hell” if they left.

Financial allegations also emerged. Many former devotees claim they were pressured to donate all their savings and even mortgage their homes to give to the church. One member allegedly donated $300,000. Others say they were forced to work without pay in church-owned businesses such as salons and restaurants.

Despite the accusations… Mary He has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a 2021 interview with Entertainment Tonight, she addressed the “cult” allegations directly.

“They’ve been saying that ever since my grandmother started the church,” she said at the time. “They say that about almost every church. It’s not a cult. I’ve learned that church should be a place where love is always flowing.” She continued: “Once people know me — my church members — they know these are false claims.” “It’s ridiculous. Obviously I’m not going to be able to appear on national television, or be.” housewife And be in worship. Come on, no. I believe in my church.”

Mary She also rejected allegations that she lives on donations from her parishioners.

“I have smart members in the church…and they won’t just give me God’s money, and I won’t take it,” she said. “I would never do that. I’m not in this business for the money. I believe in what I do. I believe in what I say. I love my church and I love what’s out there.” Fans can expect more of that Mary This season. In the mid-season trailer for Ruskwhich was released on November 11, the star was seen inviting her colleagues to attend a mass at her church.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Airs Tuesdays at 8 pm ET Bravo. The cult of the real housewife It premieres Thursday, January 1 at 8pm ET on TLC, with all episodes airing the following day Top and Discover+.

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