Straitway Truth Ministries

Straitway Truth Ministries, also known as Straitway Truth Ministry and Straitway Ministries, is a Black Hebrew Israelite new religious movement based in Lafayette, Tennessee that preaches biblical literalism. Led by Charles Dowell, Straitway describes itself as "a nation of Hebrew Israelites who are commandment keepers; obedient to Yah & our savior, Jesus the Christ."
Straitway operates around a dozen chapters around the United States and encourages members to live together in isolated communities. The group has been accused of being a cult and has faced allegations of abuse and financial exploitation.
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.