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The Children of God: "The Family": Studies in Contemporary Religions

J. Gordon Melton

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The Children of God emerged out of the hippie movement of the 1960s, and through the 1980s they came to blend Christianity with sexual freedom, communal living, and a rejection of materialism and “the system.” The Children, or “the Family” as they are now called, modified their behavior in the 1990s in the wake of several child sexual abuse charges and the need for direction among the rising generation of Family members. They continue to live communally, proselytize full-time and engage in sexual “sharing.” As a byproduct of their evangelism, they have produced a number of accomplished musicians. They receive guidance for their daily lives through periodic revelations passed to them by the Family’s current leader, Maria , and her associates. Despite their variance from traditional Christian beliefs and practices, their recent attempts to conform to some degree with cultural norms in whatever country they work has tempered criticism, and they continue as the most successful communal movement of an almost forgotten hippie world.

Language: English

Pages: 102

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Signature Books

Release: October 15, 2004

ISBN: 1560851805

ISBN 13: 9781560851806

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The Children of God: "The Family": Studies in Contemporary Religions

The Children of God: "The Family": Studies in Contemporary Religions

The Children of God: "The Family": Studies in Contemporary Religions

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