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| − | + | '''The Family International''' is a Christian [[cult]] formerly known as the ''[[Children of God]]'', ''The Family of Love'' and ''The Family''. This group was somewhat famous in the late [[1960s]] and early [[1970s]]. This group is the primary focus of this website. | |
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| + | In an attempt to deflect public concern over some of his more controversial policies, founder and leader [[David Berg]] decided in early [[1978]] that some deception was in order. In his letter ''The "RNR"!'' (ML 650) [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b5/ml0650.shtml], he declared: | ||
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| + | <small style="color:green">28.</small> Let's also try to get away from being called the "Children of God" where that name is hated, and simply call ourselves the new Family of Love! | ||
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| + | Berg's orders were quickly implemented, and The Family International entered a new phase. | ||
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| + | See also: '''[[:Category:History|History]]''', [[Reorganization Nationalization Revolution]] (RNR), [[:Category:Beliefs|Beliefs]]. | ||
Revision as of 02:19, 6 May 2005
The Family International is a Christian cult formerly known as the Children of God, The Family of Love and The Family. This group was somewhat famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s. This group is the primary focus of this website.
In an attempt to deflect public concern over some of his more controversial policies, founder and leader David Berg decided in early 1978 that some deception was in order. In his letter The "RNR"! (ML 650) [1], he declared:
28. Let's also try to get away from being called the "Children of God" where that name is hated, and simply call ourselves the new Family of Love!
Berg's orders were quickly implemented, and The Family International entered a new phase.
See also: History, Reorganization Nationalization Revolution (RNR), Beliefs.
