Temple Suicide

During temple meetings, doors would be locked and no one was allowed in or out. If caught chewing gum, members were thrown into the church's swimming pool. A misbehaving three-year-old boy was forced to stay up all night scrubbing floors with a toothbrush. One exhausted man was vomited and urinated on when he accidentally fell asleep. The abuse continued outside of the catharsis sessions. Members were stripped naked in meetings and their bodies criticized. Some followers dismissed concerns about the abusive behavior as they believed the ends justified the means.