Ways that religion is sometimes harmful will be explored at Lifetree Café on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at 2 p.m.

The program, titled “Toxic Faith: When Religion Hurts,” features a filmed interview with Sam Brower, the private investigator who cracked open the case that led to the arrest of Warren Jeffs, the leader of the polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Latter-day Saints.

“It was unbelievable to discover there is this completely lawless town in America that is run by a church and a dictator,” says Brower. “He (Jeffs) manipulated people and could get them to do what he wanted through their faith and beliefs.”

During the program, Lifetree Café participants will discover three key factors that are often associated with toxic faith.

Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located at Tango Café in the Columbia Bank Building, 414 Church St., Sandpoint.

Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Stan at 208-304-6465, stan@followcommunity.org.