Straitway Truth Ministries
| Straitway Truth Ministries | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | STM |
| Type | Hebrew Israelites |
| Orientation | African American religion |
| Theology | Biblical literalism |
| Structure | Communal living |
| Head Pastor | Charles Dowell Jr. |
| Region | United States |
| Headquarters | Macon County, Tennessee |
| Chapters | 12 |
| Other names | Straitway Truth Ministry, Straitway Ministries, Straitway |
| Official website | https://straitway.com/ |
| Legacy website | https://straitwaytruth.com/ |
Straitway Truth Ministries, also known as Straitway Truth Ministry, Straitway Ministries, and Straitway, is a Hebrew Israelites based near Lafayette, Tennessee that preaches biblical literalism.[1] Led by Charles Dowell Jr., Straitway describes itself as "a nation of Hebrew Israelites who are commandment keepers; obedient to Yah (God) & our savior, Jesus the Christ."[2]
Straitway operates around a dozen chapters around the United States and encourages members to live together in isolated communities.[3] The group has been accused of being a cult and has faced allegations of abuse and financial exploitation.[4]
Straitway counts several former professional American football players, including former National Football League Pro Bowl selections Daniel Muir, Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila and Robert Mathis, as members.[5]
External links
- Spiraled, a podcast speaking on Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila's journey and Straitway's origins
- About StraitwayTruth, a page on the official website describing Straitway and its code of conduct
References
- ^ Kahler, Kalyn (July 14, 2020). "Pray for Kabeer, Chapter I: The School Play, the Minister of Defense and the Fall of a Hero". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ Porter Tilley, Jenny; Sarah Nelson (June 29, 2024). "Where is Bryson Muir? What to know about missing Indiana teen, police investigation". Indianapolis Star.
- ^ Kahler, Kalyn (July 4, 2024). "Ex-Colts DL Daniel Muir arrested after missing son found safe". ESPN.
- ^ Kahler, Kalyn (July 15, 2020). "Pray for Kabeer, Chapter II: The Pastor, the 'Cult' and Its Troubled Past". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ Kahler, Kalyn (July 16, 2020). "Pray for Kabeer, Chapter III: The Followers, the Courtroom Drama and the Next Chapter". Sports Illustrated.