Backslider

Someone who has backslidden or left The Family. Historically, departees were shown great distrust and disrespect and often treated as de facto enemies. Backsliding is also used to indicate a lowering of disciple status, for example from TRFer to IRFer status.

Family publications

• Sorry, Judas! – It’s Too Late To Quit! – The Dangers of Backsliding! – NRS 16, DFO 772, 1979-01-24

See also: Apostate, Villification, Enemy, Wolf