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title: "Watch – In the name of God? The secretive Christian sect under FBI investigation"
description: "A shadowy Christian sect known as the Two by Twos (2x2s) — also called The Truth, The Way, or the No-Name Church — is at the center of a shocking global child sexual abuse scandal. A Daily Maverick investigation reveals that South African members have also come forward with disturbing allegations. The FBI and SAPS have confirmed an active investigation into historic sexual abuse within the church. Marianne Thamm explains."
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# Watch – In the name of God? The secretive Christian sect under FBI investigation

> A shadowy Christian sect known as the Two by Twos (2x2s) — also called The Truth, The Way, or the No-Name Church — is at the center of a shocking global child sexual abuse scandal. A Daily Maverick investigation reveals that South African members have also come forward with disturbing allegations. The FBI and SAPS have confirmed an active investigation into historic sexual abuse within the church. Marianne Thamm explains.

By Marianne Thamm · Published 7 July 2025, 23:22 SAST · Updated 7 July 2025, 23:22 SAST

## Key points
- In a gripping exposé, investigative journalists peel back the layers of a shadowy Christian cult, revealing a chilling underbelly of child sexual abuse that has caught the attention of both the SAPS and the FBI—because when it comes to protecting the innocent, it takes a village, or in this case, a global task force.
- Investigations by SAPS and FBI uncover child sexual abuse within the secretive Two-by-Two Christian cult.
- The cult, known for its insular practices, faces scrutiny as allegations of abuse come to light.
- Journalists Marianne Thamm and Jeannette Wang lead the reporting, highlighting systemic issues within the group.
- The Daily Maverick continues to advocate for transparency and accountability in religious organizations.

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShyNvzj5XWo)

Reporting by: Marianne Thamm & Jeannette Wang
Edited by: Malibongwe Tyilo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme

Marianne Thamm is a South African journalist, author and stand-up comedian. She is the assistant editor of the Daily Maverick and has written several books. In 2016, she released the memoir, Hitler, Verwoerd, Mandela and me.

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