Loving Jesus - Revision history

Peter Frouman: Reverted edits by Tyciol (talk) to last revision by Thorwald

2012-03-16T06:27:46Z

Reverted edits by Tyciol (talk) to last revision by Thorwald

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	[[Image:Tamar_558.jpg\|thumb\|220px\|Cover of "''Run to My Arms!''" <small>(ML 3504)</small> — Art by [[Jan McRae]]]]		[[Image:Tamar_558.jpg\|thumb\|220px\|Cover of "''Run to My Arms!''" <small>(ML 3504)</small> — Art by [[Jan McRae]]]]

	'''Loving Jesus''' is a term that members of the [[Children of God]]/[[The Family International\|Family International]] [[cult]] use to describe their sexual relationship with Jesus. This doctrine was introduced in [[1995]], and is taught to all members as young as 12, but more fully from the age of 14. Family ~~publications describe practicing~~ the ~~'''~~Loving Jesus ~~revelation'''~~ as ~~optional~~ to ~~retaining membership, but stress~~ that ~~greater blessings~~ and ~~spiritual rewards~~ are ~~reserved for those who perform it regularly~~.		'''Loving Jesus''' is a term that members of the [[Children of God]]/[[The Family International\|Family International]] [[cult]] use to describe their sexual relationship with Jesus. This doctrine was introduced in [[1995]], and is taught to all members as young as 12, but more fully from the age of 14. The Family describes the Loving Jesus teachings as a radical form of "bridal theology." It is their understanding of the [[:Category:Bible\|Bible]] that the followers of Christ are his bride, called to love and serve him with the fervor of a wife. They take bridal theology further than other Christians by encouraging members to imagine that Jesus is having sex with them during sexual intercourse and masturbation. Male members are told to visualize themselves as women, in order to avoid a homosexual relationship with Jesus (male [[homosexuality]] is an offense warranting [[excommunication]]). Additionally, members are instructed to say "love words," or talk dirty, to Jesus as they are having sex. [[Karen Zerby]] has published a [[Love words to Jesus\|list]] of sexually explicit expressions that her followers could use during sex with Jesus.

	~~==Explanation==~~		Family publications describe practicing the '''Loving Jesus revelation''' as optional to retaining membership, but stress that greater blessings and spiritual rewards are reserved for those who perform it regularly.
	~~It is their understanding of~~ the ~~[[:Category:Bible\|Bible]] that the followers of Christ are his bride~~, ~~called to love and serve him with the fervor of a wife. They take bridal theology further than other Christians by encouraging members to imagine~~ that ~~Jesus is having sex with them during sexual intercourse~~ and ~~masturbation~~.

	~~Male members are told to visualize themselves as women, in order to avoid a homosexual relationship with Jesus, as male [[homosexuality]] is an offense warranting [[excommunication]].~~

	Members are instructed to say "love words," or talk dirty, to Jesus as they are having sex. [[Karen Zerby]] has published a [[Love words to Jesus\|list]] of sexually explicit expressions that her followers could use during sex with Jesus.

	~~==Links==~~
	The Loving Jesus doctrine is further explained in the following internal Family publications, which are required reading for all members aged 16 and older:		The Loving Jesus doctrine is further explained in the following internal Family publications, which are required reading for all members aged 16 and older:

Tyciol: intro is kinda long, moving some data to new section, moving the optionalness statement into first paragraph

2012-03-14T22:45:48Z

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	[[Image:Tamar_558.jpg\|thumb\|220px\|Cover of "''Run to My Arms!''" <small>(ML 3504)</small> — Art by [[Jan McRae]]]]		[[Image:Tamar_558.jpg\|thumb\|220px\|Cover of "''Run to My Arms!''" <small>(ML 3504)</small> — Art by [[Jan McRae]]]]

	'''Loving Jesus''' is a term that members of the [[Children of God]]/[[The Family International\|Family International]] [[cult]] use to describe their sexual relationship with Jesus. This doctrine was introduced in [[1995]], and is taught to all members as young as 12, but more fully from the age of 14. ~~The~~ Family ~~describes~~ the Loving Jesus ~~teachings~~ as ~~a radical form of "bridal theology." It is their understanding of the [[:Category:Bible\|Bible]] that the followers of Christ are his bride~~, ~~called to love and serve him with the fervor of a wife. They take bridal theology further than other Christians by encouraging members to imagine~~ that ~~Jesus is having sex with them during sexual intercourse~~ and masturbation. Male members are told to visualize themselves as women, in order to avoid a homosexual relationship with Jesus (male [[homosexuality]] is an offense warranting [[excommunication]]). Additionally, members are instructed to say "love words," or talk dirty, to Jesus as they are ~~having sex. [[Karen Zerby]] has published a [[Love words to Jesus\|list]] of sexually explicit expressions that her followers could use during sex with Jesus~~.		'''Loving Jesus''' is a term that members of the [[Children of God]]/[[The Family International\|Family International]] [[cult]] use to describe their sexual relationship with Jesus. This doctrine was introduced in [[1995]], and is taught to all members as young as 12, but more fully from the age of 14. Family publications describe practicing the '''Loving Jesus revelation''' as optional to retaining membership, but stress that greater blessings and spiritual rewards are reserved for those who perform it regularly.

	~~Family publications describe practicing~~ the ~~'''Loving Jesus revelation''' as optional~~ to ~~retaining membership, but stress~~ that ~~greater blessings~~ and ~~spiritual rewards are reserved for those who perform it regularly~~.		==Explanation==
			It is their understanding of the [[:Category:Bible\|Bible]] that the followers of Christ are his bride, called to love and serve him with the fervor of a wife. They take bridal theology further than other Christians by encouraging members to imagine that Jesus is having sex with them during sexual intercourse and masturbation.

			Male members are told to visualize themselves as women, in order to avoid a homosexual relationship with Jesus, as male [[homosexuality]] is an offense warranting [[excommunication]].

			Members are instructed to say "love words," or talk dirty, to Jesus as they are having sex. [[Karen Zerby]] has published a [[Love words to Jesus\|list]] of sexually explicit expressions that her followers could use during sex with Jesus.

			==Links==
	The Loving Jesus doctrine is further explained in the following internal Family publications, which are required reading for all members aged 16 and older:		The Loving Jesus doctrine is further explained in the following internal Family publications, which are required reading for all members aged 16 and older:

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	[[Image:ML3032-LJ6-cover-top.jpg\|thumb\|340px\|"''Loving Jesus!–Part 6''" [[Good News magazine\|GN]] – top portion of pg.1]]		[[Image:ML3032-LJ6-cover-top.jpg\|thumb\|340px\|"''Loving Jesus!–Part 6''" [[Good News magazine\|GN]] – top portion of pg.1]]

	*The Loving Jesus Series: ~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/~~3024~~.shtml~~ Part 1], ~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/~~3025~~.shtml~~ Part 2], ~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/~~3029~~.shtml~~ Part 3], ~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/~~3030~~.shtml~~ Part 4], ~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/~~3031~~.shtml~~ Part 5], ~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/~~3032~~.shtml~~ Part 6], ~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/~~3033~~.shtml~~ Part 7]		*The Loving Jesus Series: {{pubs\|3024\|Part 1}}, {{pubs\|3025\|Part 2}}, {{pubs\|3029\|Part 3}}, {{pubs\|3030\|Part 4}}, {{pubs\|3031\|Part 5}}, {{pubs\|3032\|Part 6}}, {{pubs\|3033\|Part 7}}
	*~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/~~3045~~.shtml~~ Loving Jesus Jewels!] <small>(DO 3045, 1996~~-03~~)</small>		*"{{pubs\|3045\|Loving Jesus Jewels!}}" <small>(DO 3045, March 1996)</small>
	* ~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/~~3098~~.shtml~~ What a Husband and Lover!] <small>(DO 3098, 1996~~-12~~)</small> ''—Celebrating Our First Anniversary!—The Fruit of Loving Jesus Intimately!''		*"{{pubs\|3098\|What a Husband and Lover!}}" <small>(DO 3098, December 1996)</small> ''—Celebrating Our First Anniversary!—The Fruit of Loving Jesus Intimately!''
	<!--* [[Image:icon_pdf.gif\|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/3/3a/Ljr-part1-2.pdf Loving Jesus Series Parts 1 and 2] <small>(DO 3024–3025, 1995-07)</small>-->		<!--* [[Image:icon_pdf.gif\|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/3/3a/Ljr-part1-2.pdf Loving Jesus Series Parts 1 and 2] <small>(DO 3024–3025, 1995-07)</small>-->

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	<small style="color:green">72.</small> It is not reserved for you only, My queen. It is not reserved just for you or the king, but it is available to anyone who has the faith to reach out and receive it. Anyone who has the faith or who wants it can ask Me for it. Just like your [[David Berg\|Father David]] explained to you that if you wanted to fuck him in the spirit, you could call on him and he would fuck you.		<small style="color:green">72.</small> It is not reserved for you only, My queen. It is not reserved just for you or the king, but it is available to anyone who has the faith to reach out and receive it. Anyone who has the faith or who wants it can ask Me for it. Just like your [[David Berg\|Father David]] explained to you that if you wanted to fuck him in the spirit, you could call on him and he would fuck you.

	*Source: Maria #526, CM 3284, ~~12/99~~, "''How to Love Me More, Part 3 — Answers from our Lover concerning the Loving Jesus revelation''"		*Source: Maria #526, CM 3284, December 1999, "''{{pubs\|3284\|How to Love Me More, Part 3 — Answers from our Lover concerning the Loving Jesus revelation}}''"
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	===For 14-year-olds===		===For 14-year-olds===
	*Loving Jesus for Junior Teens: ~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/~~3029JNR~~.shtml~~ Part 3], ~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/~~3030JNR~~.shtml~~ Part 4], ~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/~~3031JNR~~.shtml~~ Part 5], ~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/~~3032JNR~~.shtml~~ Part 6]		*Loving Jesus for Junior Teens: {{pubs\|3029JNR\|Part 3}}, {{pubs\|3030JNR\|Part 4}}, {{pubs\|3031JNR\|Part 5}}, {{pubs\|3032JNR\|Part 6}}.<br/>
	#[[Junior Teen]]s are Family children aged 14–15''		(''Editor's note: [[Junior Teen]]s are Family children aged 14–15. The Loving Jesus series for Junior Teens began at part 3.'')
	#The Loving Jesus series for Junior Teens began at part 3''

	Following are excerpts from the Loving Jesus [[Good News magazine\|GNs]] above which were expressly edited for 14-year-old children in the Family. All 14-year-old members are required to read these.		Following are excerpts from the Loving Jesus [[Good News magazine\|GNs]] above which were expressly edited for 14-year-old children in the Family. All 14-year-old members are required to read these.

	<div style="padding: 1em; margin: 10px; border: 2px dotted green;">		<div style="padding: 1em; margin: 10px; border: 2px dotted green;">
	'''LOVING JESUS!—Part 3 for Junior Teens'''—''By [[Karen Zerby\|Maria]] DO#3029Jnr ~~Dec-~~1995''		'''LOVING JESUS!—Part 3 for Junior Teens'''—''By [[Karen Zerby\|Maria]]; DO#3029Jnr, December 1995''

	<small style="color:green">27.</small> We have prayerfully gone over the material in these GNs to make sure that it is suitable for your needs. … Also, we don't want to be guilty of giving you junior teens reading material that would be offensive or not legally permissible for people your age from [[the System]]'s point of view. We want to give you as much [[Word]] as we can, without going too far or causing any legal problems for the Family. We need to try to stay within the law.		<small style="color:green">27.</small> We have prayerfully gone over the material in these GNs to make sure that it is suitable for your needs. … Also, we don't want to be guilty of giving you junior teens reading material that would be offensive or not legally permissible for people your age from [[the System]]'s point of view. We want to give you as much [[Word]] as we can, without going too far or causing any legal problems for the Family. We need to try to stay within the law.
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	<div style="padding: 1em; margin: 10px; border: 2px dotted green;">		<div style="padding: 1em; margin: 10px; border: 2px dotted green;">
	'''LOVING JESUS!—Part 4 for Junior Teens'''—''By Maria DO#3030Jnr ~~Dec-~~1995''		'''LOVING JESUS!—Part 4 for Junior Teens'''—''By Maria; DO#3030Jnr, December 1995''

	<small style="color:green">29.</small> [Jesus]: ''In the quietness of your chamber when you are alone, you can tell Me you love Me and you can show Me you love Me. … if you want a special time with Me, and if you want to feel My loving, you can touch yourself and you can make yourself go, and it will be Me loving you.''		<small style="color:green">29.</small> [Jesus]: ''In the quietness of your chamber when you are alone, you can tell Me you love Me and you can show Me you love Me. … if you want a special time with Me, and if you want to feel My loving, you can touch yourself and you can make yourself go, and it will be Me loving you.''
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	===For 12-year-olds===		===For 12-year-olds===
	*~~[http://www.exfamily.org/~~pubs~~/ml/b2/3029JET.shtml~~ Loving Jesus for JETTs!] <small>(DO 3029Jet)</small>		*"{{pubs\|3029JETT\|Loving Jesus for JETTs!}}" <small>(DO 3029Jet, December 1995)</small><br/>
	#[[JETT]]s are Family children aged 12–13''		(''Editor's note: [[JETT]]s are Family children aged 12–13.'')

	This edited version of the Loving Jesus publications is less direct than other versions. However, references to sex and spiritual sexuality are still prevalent.		This edited version of the Loving Jesus publications is less direct than other versions. However, references to sex and spiritual sexuality are still prevalent.

	<div style="padding: 1em; margin: 10px; border: 2px dotted green;"><small style="color:green">187.</small> "Isn't this beautiful? The Lord says that His Love for us is so deep and that He is rewarding us with His lovemaking because we lay down our lives day by day in service, obedience and yieldedness. What a precious reward right here on Earth, a special touch and empowerment of His Love." — ''Karen Zerby''</div>		<div style="padding: 1em; margin: 10px; border: 2px dotted green;"><small style="color:green">187.</small> "Isn't this beautiful? The Lord says that His Love for us is so deep and that He is rewarding us with His lovemaking because we lay down our lives day by day in service, obedience and yieldedness. What a precious reward right here on Earth, a special touch and empowerment of His Love." — ''Karen Zerby''</div>

	==Multimedia==		==Multimedia==
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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Loving Jesus night]]		*[[Loving Jesus night]]
	*[[Golden seeds]] — Family publications frequently liken prophecy from Jesus to receiving Jesus' semen, or "golden seeds," as a result of spiritual oral sex.		*[[Golden seeds]] — Family publications frequently liken prophecy from Jesus to receiving Jesus' semen, or "golden seeds", as a result of spiritual oral sex.
	*[[Love words to Jesus]]		*[[Love words to Jesus]]

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	[[Image:ML3032-LJ6-cover-top.jpg\|thumb\|340px\|"''Loving Jesus!–Part 6''" [[Good News magazine\|GN]] – top portion of pg.1]]		[[Image:ML3032-LJ6-cover-top.jpg\|thumb\|340px\|"''Loving Jesus!–Part 6''" [[Good News magazine\|GN]] – top portion of pg.1]]

	* The Loving Jesus Series: [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3024.shtml Part 1], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3025.shtml Part 2], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3029.shtml Part 3], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3030.shtml Part 4], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3031.shtml Part 5], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3032.shtml Part 6], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3033.shtml Part 7]		*The Loving Jesus Series: [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3024.shtml Part 1], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3025.shtml Part 2], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3029.shtml Part 3], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3030.shtml Part 4], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3031.shtml Part 5], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3032.shtml Part 6], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3033.shtml Part 7]
	* [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3045.shtml Loving Jesus Jewels!] <small>(DO 3045, 1996-03)</small>		*[http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3045.shtml Loving Jesus Jewels!] <small>(DO 3045, 1996-03)</small>
	* [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3098.shtml What a Husband and Lover!] <small>(DO 3098, 1996-12)</small> ''—Celebrating Our First Anniversary!—The Fruit of Loving Jesus Intimately!''		* [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3098.shtml What a Husband and Lover!] <small>(DO 3098, 1996-12)</small> ''—Celebrating Our First Anniversary!—The Fruit of Loving Jesus Intimately!''
	<!--* [[Image:icon_pdf.gif\|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/3/3a/Ljr-part1-2.pdf Loving Jesus Series Parts 1 and 2] <small>(DO 3024–3025, 1995-07)</small>-->		<!--* [[Image:icon_pdf.gif\|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/3/3a/Ljr-part1-2.pdf Loving Jesus Series Parts 1 and 2] <small>(DO 3024–3025, 1995-07)</small>-->
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	It is notable that this passage also describes sex with spiritual beings other than Jesus, in this case with deceased Family International founder [[David Berg]]. Before his death in [[1994]], Berg frequently described engaging in sex with spiritual beings, including various historical figures and mythological goddesses.		It is notable that this passage also describes sex with spiritual beings other than Jesus, in this case with deceased Family International founder [[David Berg]]. Before his death in [[1994]], Berg frequently described engaging in sex with spiritual beings, including various historical figures and mythological goddesses.

	==~~Loving Jesus for~~ minors==		==For minors==
	While The Family regularly claims that the sexual aspects of Loving Jesus are for adults only, since its inception, all aspects of the doctrine have been taught to and encouraged for regular use by Family members from the age of 16. Further, while the Loving Jesus revelation was being introduced to Family members aged 16 and older, [[Karen Zerby]] and [[Steven Kelly]] chose to also introduce the sexual aspects of Loving Jesus to children from age 14.		While The Family regularly claims that the sexual aspects of Loving Jesus are for adults only, since its inception, all aspects of the doctrine have been taught to and encouraged for regular use by Family members from the age of 16. Further, while the Loving Jesus revelation was being introduced to Family members aged 16 and older, [[Karen Zerby]] and [[Steven Kelly]] chose to also introduce the sexual aspects of Loving Jesus to children from age 14.

	===~~Loving Jesus for~~ 14-year-olds===		===For 14-year-olds===
	* Loving Jesus for Junior Teens: [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3029JNR.shtml Part 3], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3030JNR.shtml Part 4], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3031JNR.shtml Part 5], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3032JNR.shtml Part 6]		*Loving Jesus for Junior Teens: [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3029JNR.shtml Part 3], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3030JNR.shtml Part 4], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3031JNR.shtml Part 5], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3032JNR.shtml Part 6]
	~~: ''Note 1:~~ [[Junior Teen]]s are Family children aged 14–15''		#[[Junior Teen]]s are Family children aged 14–15''
	~~: ''Note 2:~~ The Loving Jesus series for Junior Teens began at part 3''		#The Loving Jesus series for Junior Teens began at part 3''

	Following are excerpts from the Loving Jesus [[Good News magazine\|GNs]] above which were expressly edited for 14-year-old children in the Family. All 14-year-old members are required to read these.		Following are excerpts from the Loving Jesus [[Good News magazine\|GNs]] above which were expressly edited for 14-year-old children in the Family. All 14-year-old members are required to read these.
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	===~~Loving Jesus for~~ 12-year-olds===		===For 12-year-olds===
	* [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3029JET.shtml Loving Jesus for JETTs!] <small>(DO 3029Jet)</small>		*[http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3029JET.shtml Loving Jesus for JETTs!] <small>(DO 3029Jet)</small>
	~~: ''Note:~~ [[JETT]]s are Family children aged 12–13''		#[[JETT]]s are Family children aged 12–13''

	This edited version of the Loving Jesus publications is less direct than other versions. However, references to sex and spiritual sexuality are still prevalent.		This edited version of the Loving Jesus publications is less direct than other versions. However, references to sex and spiritual sexuality are still prevalent.
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	==Multimedia==		==Multimedia==
	* [[Image:Icon_music.gif\|Music]][https://media.xfamily.org/audio/Loving_Jesus/04/06%20Let%27s%20Make%20Love.mp3 Loving Jesus Album 4, Track 6: ''"Let's Make Love"''] — By [[Vas Myers]], a song of sexual desire for Jesus.		*[[Image:Icon_music.gif\|Music]][https://media.xfamily.org/audio/Loving_Jesus/04/06%20Let%27s%20Make%20Love.mp3 Loving Jesus Album 4, Track 6: ''"Let's Make Love"''] — By [[Vas Myers]], a song of sexual desire for Jesus.
	* [[Image:Icon_music.gif\|Music]][https://media.xfamily.org/audio/misc/trail-of-my-blood/12%20Queen%20in%20the%20Sky.mp3 Trail of My Blood, Track 12: ''"Queen in the Sky"''] — By [[Stefan Seibel]]		*[[Image:Icon_music.gif\|Music]][https://media.xfamily.org/audio/misc/trail-of-my-blood/12%20Queen%20in%20the%20Sky.mp3 Trail of My Blood, Track 12: ''"Queen in the Sky"''] — By [[Stefan Seibel]]
	* More "Loving Jesus" music is available in the [[Loving Jesus album]] collection.		*More "Loving Jesus" music is available in the [[Loving Jesus album]] collection.

	==More information==		==More information==
	* [http://thefamily.org/dossier/statements/lj.htm The "Loving Jesus" Revelation] — Doctrinal paper on The Family International's official website.		*[http://thefamily.org/dossier/statements/lj.htm The "Loving Jesus" Revelation] — Doctrinal paper on The Family International's official website.
	* [[Reactions to the "Loving Jesus" GNs, Parts 3 through 6]] — By Family members, from [[FSM]]s 289 – 293.		*[[Reactions to the "Loving Jesus" GNs, Parts 3 through 6]] — By Family members, from [[FSM]]s 289 – 293.

	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[~~Love words to~~ Jesus]]		*[[Loving Jesus night]]
	* [[Golden seeds]] — Family publications frequently liken prophecy from Jesus to receiving Jesus' semen, or "golden seeds," as a result of spiritual oral sex.		*[[Golden seeds]] — Family publications frequently liken prophecy from Jesus to receiving Jesus' semen, or "golden seeds," as a result of spiritual oral sex.
	* [[~~Loving Jesus night]]~~		*[[Love words to Jesus]]
	* [[Loving Jesus ~~album~~]]

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	[[Image:Tamar_558.jpg\|thumb\|220px\|Cover of "''Run to My Arms!''" <small>(ML 3504)</small> — Art by [[Jan McRae]]]]		[[Image:Tamar_558.jpg\|thumb\|220px\|Cover of "''Run to My Arms!''" <small>(ML 3504)</small> — Art by [[Jan McRae]]]]

	~~Practiced since~~ [[~~1995~~]] by [[The Family International]] ~~— both male~~ and ~~female~~ members are ~~taught~~ that Jesus ~~literally desires~~ to ~~have~~ sex with ~~them~~.		'''Loving Jesus''' is a term that members of the [[Children of God]]/[[The Family International\|Family International]] [[cult]] use to describe their sexual relationship with Jesus. This doctrine was introduced in [[1995]], and is taught to all members as young as 12, but more fully from the age of 14. The Family describes the Loving Jesus teachings as a radical form of "bridal theology." It is their understanding of the [[:Category:Bible\|Bible]] that the followers of Christ are his bride, called to love and serve him with the fervor of a wife. They take bridal theology further than other Christians by encouraging members to imagine that Jesus is having sex with them during sexual intercourse and masturbation. Male members are told to visualize themselves as women, in order to avoid a homosexual relationship with Jesus (male [[homosexuality]] is an offense warranting [[excommunication]]). Additionally, members are instructed to say "love words," or talk dirty, to Jesus as they are having sex. [[Karen Zerby]] has published a [[Love words to Jesus\|list]] of sexually explicit expressions that her followers could use during sex with Jesus.

	~~==Introduction==~~		Family publications describe practicing the '''Loving Jesus revelation''' as optional to retaining membership, but stress that greater blessings and spiritual rewards are reserved for those who perform it regularly.

	~~The "~~'''Loving Jesus revelation'''~~" calls on Family members to do three things:~~
	~~# They are to visualise their sexual activity~~ as ~~happening with Jesus.~~
	~~# They are called on to masturbate~~ to ~~Jesus.~~
	~~# They are told to say "love words~~,~~" or talk dirty, to Jesus as they are having sex. [[Karen Zerby]] has published a [[Love words to Jesus\|list]] of sexually explicit expressions~~ that ~~her followers could use during sex with Jesus.~~

	~~In order to avoid a homosexual relationship with Jesus (male [[homosexuality]] is an [[excommunication\|excommunicable]] offense within the [[cult]]), men~~ are ~~instructed to visualise themselves as women "in the spirit" during these activities~~.

	The Loving Jesus doctrine is further explained in the following internal Family publications, which are required reading for all members aged 16 and older:		The Loving Jesus doctrine is further explained in the following internal Family publications, which are required reading for all members aged 16 and older:
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	[[Image:ML3032-LJ6-cover-top.jpg\|thumb\|340px\|"''Loving Jesus!–Part 6''" [[Good News magazine\|GN]] – top ~~half~~ of pg.1]]		[[Image:ML3032-LJ6-cover-top.jpg\|thumb\|340px\|"''Loving Jesus!–Part 6''" [[Good News magazine\|GN]] – top portion of pg.1]]

	~~<!--* [[Image:icon_pdf.gif\|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/3/3a/Ljr-part1-2.pdf Loving Jesus Series Parts 1 and 2] <small>(DO 3024–3025, 1995-07)</small>-->~~
	* The Loving Jesus Series: [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3024.shtml Part 1], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3025.shtml Part 2], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3029.shtml Part 3], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3030.shtml Part 4], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3031.shtml Part 5], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3032.shtml Part 6], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3033.shtml Part 7]		* The Loving Jesus Series: [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3024.shtml Part 1], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3025.shtml Part 2], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3029.shtml Part 3], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3030.shtml Part 4], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3031.shtml Part 5], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3032.shtml Part 6], [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3033.shtml Part 7]
	* [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3045.shtml Loving Jesus Jewels!] <small>(DO 3045, 1996-03)</small>		* [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3045.shtml Loving Jesus Jewels!] <small>(DO 3045, 1996-03)</small>
	* [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3098.shtml What a Husband and Lover!] <small>(DO 3098, 1996-12)</small> ''—Celebrating Our First Anniversary!—The Fruit of Loving Jesus Intimately!''		* [http://www.exfamily.org/pubs/ml/b2/3098.shtml What a Husband and Lover!] <small>(DO 3098, 1996-12)</small> ''—Celebrating Our First Anniversary!—The Fruit of Loving Jesus Intimately!''
			<!--* [[Image:icon_pdf.gif\|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/3/3a/Ljr-part1-2.pdf Loving Jesus Series Parts 1 and 2] <small>(DO 3024–3025, 1995-07)</small>-->

	==Physical manifestations==		==Physical manifestations==
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	==Loving Jesus for minors==		==Loving Jesus for minors==
	While The Family regularly claims that the sexual aspects of Loving Jesus are for adults only, since its inception, all aspects of the doctrine ~~and practice~~ have been taught to and encouraged for regular use by Family members from the age of 16. Further, while the Loving Jesus revelation was being introduced to Family members aged 16 and older, [[Karen Zerby]] and [[Steven Kelly]] chose to also introduce the sexual aspects of Loving Jesus to children from age 14.		While The Family regularly claims that the sexual aspects of Loving Jesus are for adults only, since its inception, all aspects of the doctrine have been taught to and encouraged for regular use by Family members from the age of 16. Further, while the Loving Jesus revelation was being introduced to Family members aged 16 and older, [[Karen Zerby]] and [[Steven Kelly]] chose to also introduce the sexual aspects of Loving Jesus to children from age 14.

	===Loving Jesus for 14-year-olds===		===Loving Jesus for 14-year-olds===
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	: ''Note: [[JETT]]s are Family children aged 12–13''		: ''Note: [[JETT]]s are Family children aged 12–13''

	This edited version of the Loving Jesus publications is less direct than other versions. ~~References~~ to sex and spiritual sexuality~~, however,~~ are still prevalent.		This edited version of the Loving Jesus publications is less direct than other versions. However, references to sex and spiritual sexuality are still prevalent.

	<div style="padding: 1em; margin: 10px; border: 2px dotted green;"><small style="color:green">187.</small> "Isn't this beautiful? The Lord says that His Love for us is so deep and that He is rewarding us with His lovemaking because we lay down our lives day by day in service, obedience and yieldedness. What a precious reward right here on Earth, a special touch and empowerment of His Love." — ''Karen Zerby''</div>		<div style="padding: 1em; margin: 10px; border: 2px dotted green;"><small style="color:green">187.</small> "Isn't this beautiful? The Lord says that His Love for us is so deep and that He is rewarding us with His lovemaking because we lay down our lives day by day in service, obedience and yieldedness. What a precious reward right here on Earth, a special touch and empowerment of His Love." — ''Karen Zerby''</div>
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	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Love words to Jesus]]		* [[Love words to Jesus]]
	* [[Golden seeds]]		* [[Golden seeds]] — Family publications frequently liken prophecy from Jesus to receiving Jesus' semen, or "golden seeds," as a result of spiritual oral sex.
	* [[Loving Jesus night]]		* [[Loving Jesus night]]
	* [[Loving Jesus album]]		* [[Loving Jesus album]]

	[[Category:Practices]][[Category:Beliefs]][[Category:Sexuality]]		[[Category:Practices]][[Category:Beliefs]][[Category:Sexuality]][[Category:Glossary]]
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	It is ~~noteable~~ that this passage also describes sex with spiritual beings other than Jesus, in this case with deceased Family International founder [[David Berg]]. Before his death in [[1994]], Berg frequently described engaging in sex with spiritual beings, including various historical figures and mythological goddesses.		It is notable that this passage also describes sex with spiritual beings other than Jesus, in this case with deceased Family International founder [[David Berg]]. Before his death in [[1994]], Berg frequently described engaging in sex with spiritual beings, including various historical figures and mythological goddesses.

	==Loving Jesus for minors==		==Loving Jesus for minors==

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	==Loving Jesus for minors==		==Loving Jesus for minors==
	While The Family regularly claims that the sexual aspects of Loving Jesus are for adults only, since its inception, all aspects of the doctrine and practice have been taught to and encouraged for regular use by ~~all~~ Family members from the age of 16. Further, while the Loving Jesus revelation was being introduced to Family members aged 16 and older, [[Karen Zerby]] and [[Steven Kelly]] chose to also introduce the sexual aspects of Loving Jesus to children from age 14.		While The Family regularly claims that the sexual aspects of Loving Jesus are for adults only, since its inception, all aspects of the doctrine and practice have been taught to and encouraged for regular use by Family members from the age of 16. Further, while the Loving Jesus revelation was being introduced to Family members aged 16 and older, [[Karen Zerby]] and [[Steven Kelly]] chose to also introduce the sexual aspects of Loving Jesus to children from age 14.

	===Loving Jesus for 14-year-olds===		===Loving Jesus for 14-year-olds===

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	*Source: Maria #526, CM 3284, 12/99, "''How to Love Me More, Part 3 — Answers from our Lover concerning the Loving Jesus revelation''"		*Source: Maria #526, CM 3284, 12/99, "''How to Love Me More, Part 3 — Answers from our Lover concerning the Loving Jesus revelation''"
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			It is noteable that this passage also describes sex with spiritual beings other than Jesus, in this case with deceased Family International founder [[David Berg]]. Before his death in [[1994]], Berg frequently described engaging in sex with spiritual beings, including various historical figures and mythological goddesses.

	==Loving Jesus for minors==		==Loving Jesus for minors==