20/20: Yearlong Investigation Into The Independent Fundamental Baptist Church
Editor's note: It is most unfortunate that this 'investigation' would use this tragic event as a springboard to launch a scathing attack on the values of many Independent Baptist Churches across the board.
Elizabeth Vargas’ yearlong exclusive investigation into a religious sub-culture that critics claim can foster – even cover up – physical and sexual abuse airs on “20/20” on FRIDAY, APRIL 8 (10:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network. Critics say the church teaches a strict interpretation of the bible including the practice known as breaking the will of the child, with some advocating that it even be applied to infants as young as two weeks old.
“I had a decision to make that either I was going to kind of curl up in the corner and be quiet or I was going to stand up for my family and tell the truth,” says Jocelyn Zichterman.
