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<p style="margin: 1.5em 0 1.5em 0; text-align: center; font-size: 125%; line-height: 1.25">Welcome to xFamily.org, a collaboratively edited encyclopedia about '''[[The Family]]'''/'''[[Children of God]]''' group.</p>
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<h1 style="margin:18px 0; text-align:center; font-size:125%; border-bottom:0;">Welcome to [[xFamily - Children of God:About|xFamily.org]], a collaboratively edited encyclopedia about [[The Family International]]/[[Children of God]] [[cult]].</h1>
|style="padding:2px 8px 2px 8px;"| '''Spotlight: [[The Family's response to the June 2005 Rolling Stone article]] <small style="color:red">new</small> - <small>[[Spotlight|Previous]]</small>'''
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|style="padding:0 8px;"|'''[[Spotlight]]: <span style="font-size:110%;">[[Michael Hawron]]</span>'''
|style="padding:2px 8px 2px 8px;"| '''[[Featured Requests]]
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|style="text-align:center;"|'''[[Special:NewestPages/-/50|New Articles]]''' &mdash; Most recently created articles
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Due to the [[:Category:Secrecy|secrecy]] that shrouds many of The Family's activities, we [[Contributing Information|work together to collate and divulge information]].
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Due to the [[:Category:Secrecy|secrecy]] that shrouds many of The Family's activities, we [[Contributing Information|work together]] to collate and divulge information. We are currently working on '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles.
  
The position of '''xFamily.org''' is neither for or against The Family, as it is a collaborative work that is aimed at supporting contributions from diverse individuals. Individuals contributing to this project might have taken up a favorable or unfavorable position on The Family but through peer review we maintain objectivity. If you have a factual correction to make, feel free to [[Contact Us|contact us]]. While we may not agree with the facts as you see them, we will take your suggestion into consideration and present the information here as fairly as possible.
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==Featured Pages==
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<h2>Featured Pages</h2>
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<div style="float:left; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #e2b4af;">[[Image:Forum.gif|xFamily Forum]]</div>
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[[Image:Icon_star.gif|Featured page icon]]'''[http://groups.able2know.org/xfamily/ xFamily Forum]''' &mdash; A place to request and contribute information, and find out what our latest research is on.<br clear="all">
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'''[http://xchildrenofgod.xfamily.org xFamily Forum]''' &mdash; A place to request and contribute information as well as to find out what our latest research is on.
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<div style="float:left; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #e2b4af;">[[Image:Zerby_mug_s.gif|Karen Zerby]]</div>
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'''[[Karen Zerby]]''' &mdash; Info about "Mama Maria", current leader of The Family.<br clear="all">
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'''[[Karen Zerby]]''' <small style="color:red">'''updated'''</small> &mdash; Info about "Mama Maria," current leader of The Family. Includes photos and voice recordings.
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<div style="float:left; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #e2b4af;">[[Image:Rickyvidthumb_s.gif|Ricky Rodriguez video]]</div>
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'''[[Ricky Rodriguez video]]''' &mdash; Full video created by [[Ricky Rodriguez]] before his [[Angela Smith's death|murder]]&ndash;[[Ricky Rodriguez's death|suicide]].<br clear="all">
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'''[[Ricky Rodriguez video]]''' &mdash; Full video created by [[Ricky Rodriguez]] before his [[Angela Smith's death|murder]]&ndash;[[Ricky Rodriguez's death|suicide]].<br>[http://www.rickyrodriguez.org/ Ricky Rodriguez memorial website]
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*'''[[:Category:Video Archives|Video Archives]]''' &mdash; TV coverage, documentaries and more
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*'''[[Story of Davidito]]''' &mdash; Book on [[Ricky Rodriguez|Ricky Rodriguez's]] upbringing
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*'''[[Flirty Fishing]]''' &mdash; Formerly practiced religious prostitution
*'''[[:Category:Video Archives|Video Archives]]''' &mdash; TV coverage and more.
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*'''[[Loving Jesus]]''' &mdash; Doctrine concerning sex with Jesus
*'''[[Story of Davidito]]''' &mdash; Book on child-rearing.
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*'''[[Merry Berg]]''' &mdash; Granddaughter of [[David Berg]] who has spoken out against abuse
*'''[[Merry Berg]]''' <small style="color:red">'''updated'''</small> &mdash; Info about "Mene," granddaughter of [[David Berg]].
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*'''[[Berg and Anti-Semitism]]''' &mdash; Collection of writings
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*'''[[Berg on Incest]]''' &mdash; Writings on incest
*'''[[Berg and Anti-Semitism]]''' &mdash; Collection of writings.
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*'''[[Japan Persecution Notices 2005]]''' &mdash; Internal documents in reaction to media attention in [[Japan]]
*'''[[Berg on Incest]]''' &mdash; Writings on incest.
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*'''[[Spotlight|More featured articles&hellip;]]'''
*'''[[FBI]]''' &mdash; Contact info for FBI investigations on The Family.
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<h3>Featured Forum Discussions</h3>
*'''[[Ricky Rodriguez Memorial]]''' &mdash; Video, photos and more from memorial on March 26<sup><small>th</small></sup> 2005.
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*[http://groups.able2know.org/xfamily/topic/149-1 xFamily Publications Database launched!]
*'''[[Japan Persecution Notices 2005]]''' &mdash; Internal documents in reaction to media attention in [[Japan]].
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*[http://groups.able2know.org/xfamily/topic/147-1 New book 'Not without my sister']
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*[http://groups.able2know.org/xfamily/topic/48-1 Give me a chance!]
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*[http://groups.able2know.org/xfamily/topic/770-1 How does one get over the guilt?]
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==Categories==
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===Beliefs and Practices===
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<h3>Beliefs and Practices</h3>
 
*[[:Category:Beliefs|Beliefs]] &mdash; Beliefs held by The Family
 
*[[:Category:Beliefs|Beliefs]] &mdash; Beliefs held by The Family
 
**[[:Category:Sexuality|Sexuality]] &mdash; Beliefs and practices regarding sex
 
**[[:Category:Sexuality|Sexuality]] &mdash; Beliefs and practices regarding sex
**[[:Category:Spirit World|Spirit World]] &mdash; Beliefs about spirituality, "[[spirit helper]]s" and demons
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**[[:Category:Theology|Theology]]
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***[[:Category:Spirit World|Spirit World]] &mdash; Beliefs about spiritual beings and the supernatural realm
 
*[[:Category:Practices|Practices]] &mdash; Practices in The Family  
 
*[[:Category:Practices|Practices]] &mdash; Practices in The Family  
**[[:Category:Abuse|Abuse]] &mdash; Abuse that occured in The Family
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**[[:Category:Abuse|Abuse]]
**[[:Category:Discipline|Discipline]] &mdash; Discipline within The Family
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**[[:Category:Child Abduction|Child Abduction]]
**[[:Category:Education|Education]] &mdash; Education within The Family
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**[[:Category:Discipline|Discipline]]
**[[:Category:Finances|Finances]] &mdash; Finances within The Family
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**[[:Category:Education|Education]]
**[[:Category:Proselytization|Proselytization]] &mdash; Proselytization by The Family
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**[[:Category:Finances|Finances]]
**[[:Category:Secrecy|Secrecy]] &mdash; Secrecy within The Family
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**[[:Category:Proselytization|Proselytization]]
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**[[:Category:Secrecy|Secrecy]]
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<h3>Documents and Articles</h3>
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*[[:Category:Documents|Documents]] &mdash; Documents about The Family
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**[[:Category:Press|Press]] &mdash; Archive of press relating to The Family from around the world
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**[[:Category:Testimony|Testimony]]
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**[[:Category:Opinion|Opinion]]
  
===History and Events===
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<h3>History and Events</h3>
 
*[[:Category:History|History]]
 
*[[:Category:History|History]]
**[[:Category:Timeline|Timeline]] &mdash; Articles that contain lists of events for a particular year
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**[[:Category:Deaths|Deaths]] and [[:Category:Suicides|Suicides]]
**[[:Category:Legal Action|Legal Action]] &mdash; Information on any legal action currently or previously taken against The Family International
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**[[:Category:Legal Action|Legal Action]] &mdash; Legal action currently or previously taken against The Family
**[[:Category:Deaths|Deaths]] &mdash; People who were current or former members at the time of their death
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**[[:Category:Timeline|Timeline]] &mdash; Lists of events for particular years
***[[:Category:Suicides|Suicides]] &mdash; People who were current or former members at the time they committed suicide
 
  
===People===
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*[[:Category:Current and Former Members|Current and Former Members]] &mdash; Information about people who are or have been members of the Family
 
**[[:Category:Abusers|Abusers]] &mdash; Collecting information about abusers
 
**[[:Category:Leaders|Leaders]] &mdash; Here you will find the pages for the leaders of The Family
 
**[[:Category:Pseudonyms|Pseudonyms]] &mdash; Pseudonyms used by Family members
 
*[[:Category:Non-Members|Non-Members]] &mdash; People who never were members of The Family but are involved in some way
 
  
===Documents and Articles===
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<h3>Multimedia Archives</h3>
*[[:Category:Documents|Documents]] &mdash; Documents about The Family International
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*[[:Category:Family Media|Family Media]] &mdash; Archive of multimedia published by The Family
**[[:Category:Legal Name Changes|Legal Name Changes]] &mdash; Documents of court orders for legal name changes
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**[[:Category:Family Art|Family Art]] &mdash; Images contained in Family publications
**[[:Category:Testimony|Testimony]] &mdash; An archive of testimony relating to The Family
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**[[:Category:Family Music and Audio|Family Music and Audio]]
***[[:Category:Testimony#James Penn|James Penn]] &mdash; Articles by James Penn
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**[[:Category:Family Publications|Family Publications]]
**[[:Category:Press|Press]] &mdash; An archive of press relating to The Family from around the globe
 
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===Multimedia Archives===
 
*[[:Category:Video Archives|Video Archives]] &mdash; Archive of TV coverage of The Family, and other video found on this site
 
*[[:Category:Photo Archives|Photo Archives]] &mdash; Archive of photos found on this site
 
**[[:Category:Photos of Family Leaders|Family Leaders]] &mdash; Photos of [[Karen Zerby]], [[Steven Kelly]], COs and other Family Leaders
 
**[[:Category:Photos of WS Members|WS Members]] &mdash; Photos of Family members working in Creations and World Services
 
**[[:Category:Photos of FCF Directors|FCF Directors]] &mdash; Photos of Directors and Staff of the Family Care Foundation
 
**[[:Category:Photos of Current and Former Members|Current and Former Members]] &mdash; Photos of current and former Family members
 
**[[:Category:Photos of Deceased Members|Deceased Members]] &mdash; Photos of former members who have passed away
 
**[[:Category:Photos of the Early Days|The Early Days]] &mdash; Photos from the early days of the Children of God
 
*[[:Category:Family Media|Family Media]] &mdash; An archive of multimedia published by The Family
 
**[[:Category:Family Art|Family Art]] &mdash; Includes scans of Family publications and images contained therein
 
**[[:Category:Family Music and Audio|Family Music and Audio]] &mdash; Audio published by The Family
 
**[[:Category:Family Publications|Family Publications]] &mdash; Publications by The Family
 
 
**[[:Category:Family Software|Family Software]] &mdash; Software for internal use
 
**[[:Category:Family Software|Family Software]] &mdash; Software for internal use
**[[:Category:Family Videos|Family Videos]] &mdash; Videos published by The Family
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**[[:Category:Family Videos|Family Videos]]
 
**[[:Category:Plagiarism|Plagiarism]] &mdash; Plagiarism in Family media
 
**[[:Category:Plagiarism|Plagiarism]] &mdash; Plagiarism in Family media
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*[[:Category:Photo Archives|Photo Archives]] &mdash; Archive of photos found on this site
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*[[:Category:Video Archives|Video Archives]] &mdash; TV coverage of The Family, and other video found on this site
  
===Operations===
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<h3>Operations</h3>
*[[:Category:Places|Places]] &mdash; Articles that connect events to places
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*[[:Category:Fronts|Fronts]] &mdash; Organizations behind which The Family has previously or currently operates
**[[:Category:Family Centers|Family Centers]] &mdash; Information about Family homes
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*[[:Category:Places|Places]] &mdash; Connecting events to places
*[[:Category:Fronts|Fronts]] &mdash; Organizations behind which The Family has operated or currently operates
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**[[:Category:Family Centers|Family Centers]] &mdash; Info about Family Homes
 
 
===Miscellaneous===
 
*[[Glossary]] &mdash;  An index of definitions for terminology particular to The Family
 
*[[:Category:Links|Links]] &mdash; Here you will find external links categorized
 
*[[:Category:References|References]]
 
*[[Statistics]] &mdash; Recent and historical demographics and statistics regarding The Family International
 
  
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<h3>People</h3>
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*[[:Category:Current and Former Members|Current and Former Members]] &mdash; Info about people who are or have been members of The Family
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**[[:Category:Abusers|Abusers]] &mdash; Collecting info about abusers
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**[[:Category:Leaders|Leaders]] &mdash; Leaders of The Family
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**[[:Category:Music Artists|Music Artists]] &mdash; Musicians in The Family
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**[[:Category:Pseudonyms|Pseudonyms]] &mdash; Pseudonyms used by Family members
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*[[:Category:Non-Members|Non-Members]] &mdash; People who were never members of The Family but are involved in some way
  
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<h3>Miscellaneous</h3>
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*[[:Category:Glossary|Glossary]] &mdash;  Definitions for terminology particular to The Family
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*[[:Category:Links|Links]] &mdash; External links categorized
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*[[Statistics]] &mdash; Recent and historical Family demographics and statistics
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[[Special:Categories|All Categories]] &mdash; Alphabetical listing
 
[[Special:Categories|All Categories]] &mdash; Alphabetical listing
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Welcome to xFamily.org, a collaboratively edited encyclopedia about The Family International/Children of God cult.

Spotlight: Michael Hawron New Articles — Most recently created articles Featured Requests

Due to the secrecy that shrouds many of The Family's activities, we work together to collate and divulge information. We are currently working on 4,787 articles.

Featured Pages

xFamily Forum

Featured page iconxFamily Forum — A place to request and contribute information, and find out what our latest research is on.

Karen Zerby

Karen Zerby — Info about "Mama Maria", current leader of The Family.

Ricky Rodriguez video

Ricky Rodriguez video — Full video created by Ricky Rodriguez before his murdersuicide.

Featured Forum Discussions

Categories

Beliefs and Practices

Documents and Articles

History and Events

Multimedia Archives

Operations

  • Fronts — Organizations behind which The Family has previously or currently operates
  • Places — Connecting events to places

People

Miscellaneous

  • Glossary — Definitions for terminology particular to The Family
  • Links — External links categorized
  • Statistics — Recent and historical Family demographics and statistics

All Categories — Alphabetical listing    |    Random Page — Read a random xFamily.org article