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The Lost Innocence: A Deep Dive into the Children of God Cult
Apr 24, 2024
Explore the dark allure of the Children of God cult, featuring survivors detailing sexual abuse and forced marriages. Learn about manipulative tactics of cult leaders and warning signs to avoid falling into destructive behavior. Discover the lasting scars left by the cult on its members and the challenges of exiting such intense indoctrination.
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- The Children of God cult evolved from a church to an international cult with extreme practices like polygamy and sexual exploitation.
- Survivor stories revealed horrifying abuse within the cult, including sexual exploitation of minors and tragic suicides of young victims.
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Origin and Growth of the Children of God Cult
The podcast episode delves into the origins and growth of the Children of God cult, highlighting the transformation from a traditional church to an international cult with over 1,400 communes across 100 countries. Leader David enforced extreme practices like polygamy, public masturbation, and sexual exploitation, influencing over 130 communities worldwide.
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