The Family International
1968 American new religious movement / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the parachurch organization, see Teens for Christ.
Not to be confused with Family, The Fellowship (Christian organization), or The Family (Australian New Age group).
The Family International (TFI) is an American new religious movement founded in 1968 by David Brandt Berg.[1] The group has gone under a number of different names since its inception, including Teens for Christ, The Children of God (COG), The Family of Love, or simply The Family.
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The Family International | |
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Abbreviation | TFI |
Type | Christian cult |
Leader | Karen Zerby (1994–present) |
Founder | David Berg |
Branched from | The Family |
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Official website | thefamilyinternational |
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A British court case found the group was an authoritarian cult which engaged in the systematic physical and sexual abuse of children,[2] resulting in lasting trauma among survivors.[3] The group has also been accused of targeting vulnerable people.[4]