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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. | '''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. | + | ====Children of God ''to'' The Family of Love==== |
| + | 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. 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! | <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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| + | ''Source: "[http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b5/ml0650.shtml The "RNR"!]" <small>(ML 650)</small> | ||
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| − | Berg's orders were quickly implemented, and the group entered a new phase (see [[Reorganization Nationalization Revolution]]). | + | Berg's orders were quickly implemented, and the group entered a new phase (see: [[Reorganization Nationalization Revolution]]). |
| − | + | ====The Family ''to'' The Family International==== | |
| + | The group's most recent name change took place in August [[2004]], the primary stated reason being to differentiate between themselves and other organizations. | ||
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"With [[Homes|Family Homes]] in over 100 countries around the world, one of the purposes for changing the Family name was to help our 'parent' name reflect the broader, more international flavor that the Family really has, while also helping to distinguish between us and other [[System]] groups or organizations which have nothing to do with us, but who have 'Family-associated' names, and with which in some parts of the world we have at times been confused." — [[Steven Kelly]] | "With [[Homes|Family Homes]] in over 100 countries around the world, one of the purposes for changing the Family name was to help our 'parent' name reflect the broader, more international flavor that the Family really has, while also helping to distinguish between us and other [[System]] groups or organizations which have nothing to do with us, but who have 'Family-associated' names, and with which in some parts of the world we have at times been confused." — [[Steven Kelly]] | ||
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| + | ''Source: "[https://media.xfamily.org/docs/fam/gv/gv_176.pdf#page=2 Modifying Our Family Name]" <small>(Grapevine 176, pg.2)</small>'' | ||
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See also: [[:Category:History|History]], [[:Category:Beliefs|Beliefs]] | See also: [[:Category:History|History]], [[:Category:Beliefs|Beliefs]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:40, 30 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.
Children of God to The Family of Love
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. 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!
Source: "The "RNR"!" (ML 650)
Berg's orders were quickly implemented, and the group entered a new phase (see: Reorganization Nationalization Revolution).
The Family to The Family International
The group's most recent name change took place in August 2004, the primary stated reason being to differentiate between themselves and other organizations.
"With Family Homes in over 100 countries around the world, one of the purposes for changing the Family name was to help our 'parent' name reflect the broader, more international flavor that the Family really has, while also helping to distinguish between us and other System groups or organizations which have nothing to do with us, but who have 'Family-associated' names, and with which in some parts of the world we have at times been confused." — Steven Kelly
Source: "Modifying Our Family Name" (Grapevine 176, pg.2)
See also: History, Beliefs
