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The New Messiahs Part I
Victoria Graham surveys rising new messiahs across America led by recruits and critics. Heavily marketed sects like the Unification Church Hare Krishna and Children of God draw youth with promises of truth love and community while demanding total devotion and savings. Critics label them withdrawal groups and deprogramming scenes emerge as parents seek to rescue their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Graham
Associated Press
NEW York
America
3O Light
Unification Church
Sun Myung Moon
Children of God
Divine Light Mission
Guru Maharaj Ji
Hare Krishna Movement
Robert Ellwood
University of Southern California