A disturbing lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County has raised further concerns about abuse in modern faith communities. In November 2025, a woman identified as Jane Doe 1 accused self-proclaimed “prophet” and pastor Lovy Elias, founder of Revelation Church LA, of sexually exploiting her over several years while manipulating her financially, emotionally, and spiritually. The allegations describe a religious leader using pastoral influence to draw a vulnerable follower into a coercive and abusive relationship. The survivor recounts that she was one of several.
The complaint ...