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| − | [[Cult]]s tend to polarize, whether intentionally or not and [[The Family]] | + | [[Cult]]s tend to polarize, whether intentionally or not and [[The Family International]] is no exception. The appelation of "enemy" is a [[villification]] applied liberally to anyone who is critical of the group or its practices. |
"Enemies" were often cursed and prayed against, and misforture that would befall them was seen as a result of the prayer and cursing. | "Enemies" were often cursed and prayed against, and misforture that would befall them was seen as a result of the prayer and cursing. | ||
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| + | As with numerous Christian denominations, The Family International also uses "the Enemy" in reference to Satan of the [[Bible]]. | ||
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| + | See also: [[Apostate]], [[Praying against enemies]], [[Villification]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:53, 10 June 2006
Cults tend to polarize, whether intentionally or not and The Family International is no exception. The appelation of "enemy" is a villification applied liberally to anyone who is critical of the group or its practices.
"Enemies" were often cursed and prayed against, and misforture that would befall them was seen as a result of the prayer and cursing.
As with numerous Christian denominations, The Family International also uses "the Enemy" in reference to Satan of the Bible.
See also: Apostate, Praying against enemies, Villification
