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- Children of God, documentary, directed by John Smithson, 1994.
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David Brandt Berg (February 18, 1919 – October 1, 1994), also known as King David, Mo, Moses David, Father David, Dad, or Grandpa to followers, was the founder and leader of the cult generally known as the Children of God [1] and subsequently as The Family International.
- Children of God founder David Berg was forced out of his previous church for misconduct. David Berg was the leader of the Children of God, and the origins of the system of control that he would use on his followers can be traced to his childhood.
- The Children of God promoted disturbing prophecies. "Who are the real rebels of today?" Rolling Stone reports Berg asking his followers. "We are the true lovers of peace and love and truth and beauty and God and freedom; whereas you, our parents ...
- David Berg used Mo Letters to communicate his vision. David Berg was almost never seen by members of the Children of God. As reported by the LA Times, even photos of him were altered to conceal his appearance — often with a lion's face placed over his.
- Some cult members thought God would destroy the U.S. In 1972, David Berg sent out an unusual Mo Letter titled "Flee as a Bird to Your Mountain." As described in Berg's daughter's book "The Children of God: The Inside Story," this letter was distributed outside of the usual schedule of Mo Letters, because what Berg had to share with his followers was so urgent.
Mar 14, 2018 · David Berg died in 1994 but his widow, Karen Zerby, was more than glad to take over as the new leader of the Children of God. She came with her own nicknames as well, with members taking to calling her “Queen” and “Prophetess.”
- Kara Goldfarb
Jan 31, 2023 · In 1968, David Berg founded the Children of God cult in California. Berg was an evangelist who traveled to different churches spreading the word of his movement and singing hymns together with his followers — mostly vulnerable, rebellious youth.
- Jean Mendoza
Sep 8, 2020 · A survivor of childhood sexual abuse in a religious cult has told the BBC there are thousands of other victims who deserve justice. Hope Bastine was abused by Derek Lincoln for more than a decade...
The Children of God began in the United States in the late 1960s. Its founder, David Berg, told members that God was love and love was sex, so there should be no limits, regardless of age or...
For 18 years, Sylvia Padilla and her children lived within the cult 'Children of God'. After Sylvia fled the group, allegations of sexual and financial exploitation were made.
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