The Children of God emerged out of the hippie movement of the 1960s; and through the 1980s they came to blend Christianity with sexual freedom; communal living; and a rejection of materialism and “the system.†The Children; or “the Family†as they are now called; modified their behavior in the 1990s in the wake of several child sexual abuse charges (all dismissed) and the need for direction among the rising generation of Family members. They continue to live communally; proselytize full-time (none hold traditional jobs) and engage in sexual “sharing.†As a byproduct of their evangelism; they have produced a number of accomplished musicians. They receive guidance for their daily lives through periodic revelations passed to them by the Family’s current leader; Maria (the founder’s widow); and her associates. Despite their variance from traditional Christian beliefs and practices; their recent attempts to conform to some degree with cultural norms in whatever country they work has tempered criticism; and they continue as the most successful communal movement of an almost forgotten hippie world.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I feel dirty giving this book 1 starBy John GalbraithI feel dirty giving this book 1 star. This is a book of Reilly's opinions. It is chocked full of attacks on Christianity; feminism; gay pride; and well; most of the left wing liberal issues. Word of the wise; drop this class. It is garbage. Don't waste your money on this book. This book is difficult to read; difficult to follow; and disgusting. The author refers to homosexual pedophilia as "exciting". Oh; and if you use an Archeological Bible as a reference in the term paper plan on failing the class. There are better ways to get your humanities credits.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Book is a waste of moneyBy DougThis book is terrible. More a sociology book than history book; and more a Reilly's thoughts on sociology through the ages book than even a sociology book. If you want to know Reilly's thoughts and opinions on things; this is your book. If you're looking for real facts and some kind of coherent look at past events; forget about it. Even when Reilly is being specific; he can't get to the point and is completely vague.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Sean LeeGood.
