Everything Is Awful

"This week we're discussing the Family International, formerly known as Children of God. This is a tough one and a warning it has topics on child abuse and assault. Please know that if you are having a hard time in life there is help out there. We deeply care about you our listeners. Please be safe friends."

Presented by: Chelsea
Category: Cult

Content Warning: Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse of Minors

The Children of God was a cult founded by David Berg. Of all the Cults that arose in the 60s and the 70s, this one may be the worst. We preached acceptance and free love, which extended to family members (we once said in a sermon that his greatest regret was that he didn't sleep with his mother). His preaching also took a conservative turn despite this, preaching anti-Semitism as a believer of the Elders of Zion. Like most cults of the time, he predicted the end of the world on several occasions. To the best of anybody's knowledge, none of them have come to pass.

Takeaway: Kill of pedophiles.

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