Children Of God Cult Survivor Speaks Out About Life Since Her Escape | Megyn Kelly TODAY

Christina Babin grew up in the Children of God cult, now known as The Family International. Babin says she was moved around to different prison camps and forced to work as a sex slave starting at 11 years old. Since leaving age 21, Babin is now a mother of four children and working as an artist. Babin tells Megyn Kelly about her time in the cult and her fight to escape.
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Children Of God Cult Survivor Speaks Out About Life Since Her Escape | Megyn Kelly TODAY

[@saltychips4866]

There should be NO statute of limitation on child sexual abuse.

[@michaelburgess6556]

Salty Chips 100000% agree

[@elianaboer7078]

Amen and amen. Only pedos would make a limit.

[@sierracollins1383]

I was a child victim of sexual abuse and I agree.

[@syphon_9892]

I heard that one of the younger members of COG, got revenge on the person that abused them

[@gwenettethacker9533]

Exactly. Totally agree

[@8prettykitty6]

I absolutely HATE how ppl use Jesus and God to trick and abuse people for their own will. That is NOT what christianity is or about.

[@lilmissmonsterrr]

Actually it is, it's just much milder so you don't even notice that you're under control.

[@fiuttello]

It's not but at the same time it is

[@hollucination]

@@fiuttello pls explain how I'm genuinely curious

[@avery853]

people who grow up in a mild kind of religion try to talk still everything good than to say its just something I believe its not for sure real and we let everyone the dicision to choose .... but thats not happen ..even the usa where i thinked as a child its one of the most advanced country in the world ... but its not

[@avery853]

@spirals 73 and what change that to the people? in that moment there dead ... you beliefe in something but maybe its not right an than? no one get a judgement

[@YamIa3gypsy]

Great interview, I was impressed by the fact that although Christina stated she had less than a 6th grade education she is very poised and smart! Common sense is not a subject taught at school.

[@christinababin1157]

Vicky Hawblitzel thank you! I will say that I have self educated for the past 20 years. When I got out I didn’t know how to have a conversation. I read every book I get my hands on.

[@nolanolivier6791]

I grew up in TF as well. Born in 79, was entirely in East Asia until I left in 97. Pretty much HK, Macau and Japan. Which countries were you in?

[@adelaidemarie]

Vicky Hawblitzel education is another word for programming.

[@mewsao]

@@christinababin1157 ❤️

[@apriljohansen7095]

@@nolanolivier6791 the complete indoctrination and brainwashing to have lived through that, and to fully deprogram from mindless sheep, into authentic SOVEREIGNTY is heart based compassion, forgiveness, and understanding. I know from my own personal experience. I've recently studied the wingmakers.com interviews and all of the writings that have greatly assisted my own success in mastery within, I still struggle, however the technique for applying the virtues of the heart, in daily life experiences has greatly improved and developed within me an expansion of first Source INTEGRATION in my being, that I feel confidence empowering me from within that has given me broader perspective knowing myself in truly genuine way, has been a path to inner liberation out of subconscious programs that ruled my life, without my full coherent awareness, by removing the veils of illusions of the shadow that I hid from myself, and allowing myself to feel, and to heal. Much support to your path of healing dear one.

[@AyachanLuvTomo]

My whole family grew up in this cult. You cant even imagine what they went through. Beaten constantly. They are still having problems to this day. My aunt just got diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.

[@EnderH-mw6ew]

Hi Alisa, I'm truly so sorry to hear about what your family had to endure & can't even begin to imagine what their lives were like. Had they cut ties with the cult by the time you were born?

[@natgeox]

Hey Alisa! This is Fio's aunt! I hear she's having a great time over there:):)

[@welikegoodies]

Alisa Konen I’m so sorry you and your family had to endure such suffering.

[@ianmay3394]

My sisters and I were raised in a "The Family International" branch in Dodoma, Tanzania. Thankfully this was after Berg's passing and they had already turned down some of the worse aspects, but the mental indoctrination lives strong in the group to this day. It's disgusting to see how much money they're still making.

[@luisman369]

@@ianmay3394 Yeah, the sexual abuse has apparently stopped, but their doomsday indoctrination and use of manipulation through fear is so clever that it's diabolical.

[@dreamsburndown9164]

I am a ex cult member. I suffer from anxiety disorder eversince i left but me and some of my peeps have survived. Others have died. I hope this will stop. Someday this cult will end.

[@immyholland153]

I am so sorry for you and the others! I can’t imagine the life you lived! All the best for you and the others who have suffered!!

[@melissaruiz9338]

Is this still going on?😭

[@chrisk1180]

Its pretty much nonexistent at this point

[@aaronjames5276]

I'm so sorry to hear that. But good on you for surviving! I wish all the best for you and for your friends. :)

[@aaronjames5276]

@@charlottecannon314 I'm confused. To whom is this directed? I don't get it.

[@vaidehiraghavan]

Whenever any religious guru/person says they will find a meaning or purpose for your life, run faster than the speed of light in the other direction.

[@tdoe8356]

I was going to say Amen to that but it would be in very bad taste.

[@nyalarhotep]

Have you ever maybe thought about how many evils were commited by atheist people?

[@mxm1337]

@@nyalarhotep so? What does it have to do with this situation? Atheists act on their own While these people are forcing others to commit crimes in the name of God I don't even see why you're bringing up atheists here That's constant sexual abuse on an 11 years old child You're basically defending these acts by saying ohhh atheists commits crimes too

[@landonanonymous3144]

@@nyalarhotep not the point of her comment, when someone dictates your life saying they will be your purpose in life, you shouldnt follow them, you should do whats right within your morals,whats right to you and how you believe you should live

[@landonanonymous3144]

@@mxm1337 frfr

[@foxibot]

It is so sad to see her sweet picture as a young girl and think her childhood and innocence was taken away.

[@user_angelmum]

So much evil happens in the name of religion ...

[@MissPriss769]

So much evil happens not in the name of religion, evil people do evil things.

[@ceestimmerman9785]

"With or without religion, good people can behave well and bad people can do evil; but for good people to do evil -- that takes religion." - Steven Weinberg (1933 - ) US Physicist

[@donnas7240]

So much evil happens in the name of money ...

[@saltychips4866]

That is the reason Jesus rebuked the religious leaders of His day for religion that is not from God. Born again believers have a relationship with our savior, Jesus Christ who is God manifest in the flesh. We do not follow any religion, but follow Christ and the Bible.

[@eyerollers]

well all religion is evil so, there's that.

[@marioodak1443]

I was born in this cult and was raised there until I was 11 when the cult was mostly disbanded. My parents are messed up in the head thanks to this which pushed them to mentally abuse me as well. I'm digging up suppressed memories and facts about it so I can write a book about it... This was messed up.

[@apieceoflife2732]

Teal Swan follower?

[@nataliamantaluta]

Check the Medical Medium

[@stevofactor]

What it called this cult?

[@vonsassy]

Mario, are you still writing your book? I lived in the same home your parents in Poland when your eldest brother S**n was born. We should talk.

[@daniellouis8489]

Not another book about COG ex-members please. All their books are read-alike. Perhaps a film script "inspired by real events". That will sell well in this crooked world.

[@keatonsafar5215]

Megyn has her faults, but I appreciate the stories she brings to attention on her show. Megyn has done a great job advocating for victims of abuse.

[@queenofmoderation7668]

Keaton Safar i second that

[@millsykooksy4863]

Same

[@cardoclarke2494]

Yup

[@itsmeAshley84]

I've read so many comments bashing her and I just don't see what they are talking about!! Maybe bc of her and the Trump debacle?

[@delusionsofgrandeur1330]

I have to agree

[@Verbsdescribeus]

it breaks my heart how children should suffer the lack of education because of a cult :(

[@samnikole1643]

Verbs describe us No b3cause of their stupid naive parents that lack mental strengths to read a book on their own. The system makes you stupid on purpose for their own gain. Smart independent thinkers are what the school system hates....

[@samnikole1643]

Verbs describe us What education? Your so called education wont get yoy anywhere. You will be lucky if you get a career after College! Only the rich get a career and only because they are selling themselves! the regular Joe wont find a good paying job, only left overs others wont work. That happened to me! !

[@MissKrissy2010]

Lack of education is such a small part of it.

[@lauraelizabethbrown]

@@MissKrissy2010 PREACH!!

[@atirad8]

Makes me wonder what has happened to the young children ripped from their parents arms and still not reunited with them. We most VOTE and be involved in establishing TRUE JUSTICE FOR ALL HUMANITY!!!!!!

[@arabella252]

She is so pretty, so brave and inteligent. She and everyone who was abused deserve justice

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

I am amazed how this woman & other survivors can end up so intelligent & have a unique personality. It breaks my heart that if they had a better start to life they could achieve even more. I have nothing but respect for them & commend them speaking out & being vulnerable infront of so many people. I am greatful to learn about these autrocities & hope it helps others recognize red flags in the future.

[@crimsonmckenzie98]

@@NotAnotherKuromi What you said was wonderful... I only Wish I could have seen this many many years ago- Found courage, and the Knowledge to Know that it's ok to tell... Even if it Was against a police officer's son and friend... Who(ALL STRANGERS) I never met UNTIL I called the police and THEY Realized Who the assailants were... I was afraid, I was Shamed BY ALL the male police officers, and told how horrible it would be to have to "tell my story" in court...and that ppl would look at me like I Wanted It... ***By the time an abuse victim Aquires Strength, and a Voice... It's Too LATE.***

[@divinelove4604]

Arabella, even if she was very unattractive, she deserves dignity, respect, safety, and justice for any wrongs committed against her.

[@arabella252]

@@divinelove4604 absolutely, saying that she is pretty it doesn't have to do with the rest. I just needed to mention it. As I said after that... She and EVERYONE deserve justice.

[@user-cy4vw1qj9m]

Well done you. I wish you good luck in life 🌹🌹🌹

[@2degucitas]

Abolish the statute of limitations!

[@hks2377]

2degucitas Exactly!!

[@Louiseamsp]

What is the statute of limitation ??

[@amberheilig524]

xoxElla diyxox It’s how ever many years pass until you can no longer report a crime and get justice. Very sad.

[@Franaflyby]

People this is not what being a Christian is like . Just because you believe in God and love the scriptures does not mean you are part of a cult . I came out of mormonism because that was a cult . I can only tell you that a real loving relationship with God is a personal one and not of any religion . I have been a Christian since I was 17 and you do not have to join any church to know and to serve the Lord . He is in my heart and that works for me. These people who harmed her will one day be judged by the Creator.

[@loriadams1588]

OliviaNewtronBomb perfectly said. I was trying to get this point across with my comment, but since you actually lived it, you articulated it perfectly. As far as Mormonism, I am reading “Unveiling Grace” by Lynn K. Wilder. I did not understand the Mormon beliefs and practices, and how damaging they are, until I started reading this book. I always heard people say that Mormonism is a cult, but I wondered if that was extreme and inaccurate, until I started reading this book. I have friends that I care very much for that are Mormon, and my heart is grieved that they are in this. Even so, would you think it’s fair to say that there are Mormons who truly love the God of the Bible, even with their belief that the Bible is corrupt?

[@loriadams1588]

Kandi L. I am going to reread it as well, because it’s just sinking in how incredible her and her family’s journey was!!

[@Meurieza]

a god of love would never punish people in hellfire jw.org

[@Franaflyby]

@@loriadams1588 Yes . I believe that there are those who are truly one of God's even though they have been raised in this religion. Just like sitting in a garage all day doesn't make you a car any more than sitting in church all day doesn't make you a Christian. God judges the heart. However the Bible does tell us that we must be BORN AGAIN that spiritual awakening and a new born heart.

[@jeanjaniceleontine]

Perfectly put😇😇

[@katherine7177]

What a strong woman!

[@daviddamore4032]

She didn't mention the rest of her six brothers and sisters that's real strong

[@chrishandsome4267]

@@daviddamore4032 you’re a weirdo

[@millsykooksy4863]

Good for her for getting out, she’s so strong

[@lorihay766]

THankful for this video. I was in the cult in Germany from 1976-77 and left when they started introducing the Flirty Fishing doctrine.

[@asenathdagraca1401]

Inspiring! but she is 44? wow so beautiful & youg looking

[@neverland7417]

The former cult women is Beautiful, strong and inspiring, they both are.

[@SpinningSage]

Abolish Human Abortion 44 is mostly beautiful. Age garners much beauty beyond basic youthful gifts

[@oliveo.6176]

she is fat big lier.

[@chad6809]

olive branch what is your problem. The cult is real and you could ask their people who escaped. Also don’t call people fat or skinny or medium. Body shaming only shows what kinda person you are. and you are a selfless arrogant person.

[@aaronjames5276]

I was thinking while watching the video, "God, I wish I had looked that good at 44." :)

[@danikaPTY]

incorrect. If a crime is done overseas, it is NOT untouchable. Keep fighting for body and specially, Mental freedom. makes me sick

[@kennethjackson204]

and how would You go about prosecuting it? Please Do tell everyone your plan.

[@danikaPTY]

@@kennethjackson204 Hello Kenneth. I can Not remember one Word about that video. I am SORRY.

[@leosuniverse]

thats human trafficking btw

[@plumeria8357]

I'm so sorry for Christina and pray for her complete emotional healing. I, too, went to the Children of God parties in the 1970's and almost joined. It was only by God's grace that I chose not to join. I grieve for her and the others.

[@kingtiger889]

plumeria8357 what did you see/experience that made you think about joining?

[@nou7401]

Keep praying 24/7 and make your life meaningless!

[@miaomiaochan]

Don't credit God for a choice YOU alone made. Give yourself more credit than that.

[@MH-yd9he]

It’s horrifying that these things have happened and continue to happen in this world. Prayers to everyone in this world who is going through a hard time, and we all do.

[@JV-pl5ff]

I was raised as a Jehovah witness and now strongly dislike religion. It is a form of a cult. One of my most traumatic events was when my aunt got pregnant out of wedlock and no one could talk to her. I was only 7 years old. It was so heart breaking that everyone felt my aunts sins were greater than theirs. House full of hypocrites! Now as an adult I reflect on that sickening gut wrenching feeling of abandonment and what they call "expulsion." I am awake now so thank God I do not need a cult like this to tell me I am worthy of Gods love. To God be the glory I am awake now. My child will not bare the same anguish we went through.

[@jessejameslatimer8686]

I’m reading a novel on the life River Phoenix and as I go through the chapters I stop and research the subjects in the novel. What a life. How is this cult still running... discussing and heartbreaking.

[@topsecret6789]

Jesse James they’ve had practice for decades at tricking people. Thrh even had fake passports

[@roter13]

Joaquin and River Phoenix were a part of this cult

[@merricat3025]

roter13 so is Rose McGowan I think that's the beginning of her craziness

[@estherstrategicadvisor749]

WOW! That explains a LOT! Early abuse attracts a LIFETIME of abuse being attracted to you. Only deliverance from those demons & renewal of the mind by understanding God's LOVE, will bring peace and restoration.

[@calisongbird]

roter13 and their sisters Summer and Leaf, and of course their parents

[@graciec.9803]

@@estherstrategicadvisor749 You can't cure abuse with another cult. Your comment about attracting a lifetime of abuse is disgusting. Religion was used as weapon against them, how about you have some empathy and keep that to yourself

[@JaniceTrades777]

Yeah..I think this is a breeding cult for satanic Hollywood..one of many.

[@SolKiLittleSun]

Looking at her facial expressions She has so much confidence. She has self-worth. She become so great.

[@KilezaMusic]

What an incredible woman.

[@fionabell1031]

It’s the disingenuous feeling she received. And recognised it. I remember being surrounded in Hyde park in Sydney by people from the children of god. The were beautiful I remember I was19 or 20, they said they loved me and I knew something was strange and was out of there.

[@christakd5633]

I was in Yokohama ,Japan and a Australian girl and a Japanese girl came up to me and gave me this pamphlet they stayed with me walking around for quite a while.After that they called me several times trying to get me to come over for dinner and I knew something was very strange about it.I never went.

[@whatsgoingon6256]

UPDATE: In sonw states, the statue if limitations was JUST RECENTLY LIFTED, IN CALIFORNIA, FOR EX, YOU CAN REPORT former child abuse now as an adult. Especially by religious clergy.

[@kayleigh35]

This woman is amazing she is so together and speaks so well. I genuinely hope she is happy and healthy and she looks amazing for 44

[@sianwordsworth]

In 2010 my husband and I visited a friend in Bangalore. Our friend was also British, and had been sucked in by The Family when he was struggling financially. We had no idea until we were there. He didn’t live with them, but was considered a ‘disciple’. We were taken to a commune (a huge house in an expensive area) for the evening. Our friend was taken away by these stunning girls (with names like ‘Sunshine’), and my husband and I were taken to a separate room for dinner with the head of the household and his wife. All the people there had American accents. It’s a long story, but it was the most disturbing evening, and eventually my friend walked away from it. He never told us why. Unfortunately he passed away in 2016, so we will never know.

[@shweta341]

Omg this group is active in India too ? I am an Indian now lives in the USA but never knew about this .

[@HarryPotter87]

That woman is so brave! It's sad that she didn't have a childhood, especially missed growing up in the 1980s. But, I'm glad she got to share her story!

[@delusionsofgrandeur1330]

Wow! This was sooooo brave of Christina! More power to her!

[@ymimad49]

ohmygosh I was just trying to tell my counsellors about my time in this cult, everything this woman says IS TRUE. thankfully I escaped because they were going to send me abroad and I didnt want to go.

[@Firstladynneka]

THIS IS NOT CHRISTIANITY AT ALL!

[@ceestimmerman9785]

NO TRUE SCOTSMAN!

[@dihe1392]

Right...love & acceptance are fairly new concepts in christianity..by the way didn't slave owners use the bible as a justification for slavery?lol anyone using the bible is using god's word

[@eveharris30]

Yes it is, you must never read the old testament.

[@eveharris30]

Yes it is christianity.

[@lilmissmonsterrr]

They're all cults. Anything of religious nature that a person or people uses to control a community is a cult. It's all about control. Do you live your life and base your perspective around the Bible? Then congrats, you are in a cult. And you are under control of whoever wrote that book. Spoiler alert - it wasn't some supreme, almighty being.

[@tatucorreia]

Lord let us pray for the healing and freedom of everyone going through this right now all over tbe world.

[@shayaan31]

Amen

[@jenelynlim669]

It happened in our country and i don't even have a single idea until i have seen this interview... Sending my prayers to you.

[@shayaan31]

Yes saw this cult in our city Hyderabad, India too in the late 80’s and early 90’s. They lived in big houses they rented in the city. One was in the road behind our house. A couple once came home with a child...they were talking about the second coming of Jesus and selling music tapes. When my mum asked them if they were married they said no and said the child was not theirs but their friends. Looking back, I marvel that we never suspected this was so weird! We just though they were good Christians doing the Lords work. They had strange names too...Sunshine, Delight etc When my mum offered them some juice, they wouldn’t let the child have any, saying they were being careful of sickness. They were all over town I remember and then as suddenly as they appeared, they just disappeared. It wasn’t till, many years later, I picked up a Paris Match in our office library and saw the story on the cult and recognised the name, that I realised who they were. I pray they are completely wiped out. False prophets

[@shweta341]

@@shayaan31 really ?? It’s happening in India too ? I had no idea about this.

[@MelinWisconsin]

You’re a brave woman Christina. Wish you the very best, you deserve that. ❤️

[@redwoods7370]

Why isn't lNTERPOL being asked to investigate since they are spread out in so many different countries?

[@christinababin1157]

They were until the founder died. At that point they closed the case. The problem is his wife and the people under her are admitted pedophiles and they are responsible for the trafficking. They continue to be free and collect money from followers.

[@christinababin1157]

So now it’s strange that they keep saying that they can’t do anything.

[@akapatience5571]

Wow, hats off to that survivor! Amazing resiliance!

[@donnaandretta4724]

The people that cover up the crimes done to children should be charged as well.

[@ajmaynard7986]

Every pedos dream 😔 Very glad she got out. Beautiful person. Hate that she (and all of them) went through that, and that so many are still in it. Seems to me the leaders of these things who claim to know God would at least have the sense to call it what it is and NOT attach it to the name of God. Don't they know they'll have to answer for taking the name of God in vain???

[@merricat3025]

I have watched a numerous documentaries on different Cults. This cult is the worst one I've ever seen. Watch the documentary with Ricky. He was being brought up to be the next leader and Son of the founder . It's sad and horrifying

[@Deelifull]

I just read his wiki-pedia page too and it was so sad. Meanwhile, his mother (David Berg's Wife) is the current leader of this cult even in 2018. Well, if Wikipedia is accurate, I guess.

[@merricat3025]

Deelifull yes. If you can find the documentary I recommend you watch it. It's really heartbreaking. At least I thought it was. I felt so bad for Ricky and his 'sister'. How anybody could do what they did to all those children is horrifying.

[@jennymisteqq695]

Merri Cat I saw something that showed the video he took of himself planning his mother’s death and then committing suicide. Instead the mom sent a representative (the nurse). That video he made was chilling. The show also featured Davito’s sister. I did see the documentary. Those cartoon booklets describing the Church’ practices.

[@merricat3025]

jenny misteqq yes that sounds like the one I watched. I found it heartbreaking to watch him and his sister.

[@milascave2]

deel: Not the worst. The People's Temple, the Manson Family, they were worse. But they got plenty bad, regardless.

[@4everu984]

Heart breaking for all. Sending this woman and all victims love.

[@teamcougars]

This is the same cult Joaquin and River Phoenix as well as Rose McGowan grew up in.

[@user-yq7ud5vt2j]

really? i thought that was called latter say saints

[@veliyanatsvetanova7064]

Yeah, same cult. I read River "lost his virginity" (he himself put it that way") at the age of 4. Horrible.

[@JoySongDesigns]

What a brave woman! I left my own abusive environment on July 13! 1972.

[@pocahontassmith59]

She is amazing. What an inspiration. Her story is so important. So many people need her voice and knowledge to become an overcomer, healing, to take back their life, to expose the various ways of trafficking, know they are not alone in this type of abuse, etc the list goes on. I feel like she holds such a power inside her.

[@hannahwig]

There should be more of countries working together in cases like this. There should not be any statute of limitations for any kind of trafficking regardless of age, physical abuse and sexual abuse and no one should be able to use religion as a shield for any kind of abuse (sexual, physical, psychological, emotional, religious, financial).

[@jaclynybarbo9107]

The cult's response is a comeback just how the cult Scientology would do.

[@Bossebear2355]

Poor lady! She is so strong you can see it in her eyes! Good vibes to her!❤️

[@RandomPerson-js3rc]

For the group to respond saying that she's just trying to solicit for financial gain is their cheap shot way of turning things around on the victims. How disgusting. For all the abuse this woman endured because of them she deserves what she gets for writing that book and exposing the cults crimes.

[@ShelbiOh]

This was a great interview! Gripping and compassionate!

[@angiepyper8890]

Documentary on Netflix about (children of god),truly shocking.

[@jongdc3852]

You're such a strong woman and I do admire your positivity. Watching from Philippines..

[@davanmani556]

“Controlling somebody’s sexuality is the best way to control someone.” It happens in so-called legitimate religious institutions.

[@madisonyoung6376]

Bless her heart, wit, and strength!!

[@KeerthanaR22]

You are blessed to be out of the cult and living a glorious life now Christina. Love you!

[@aghmatadams3368]

Thank you for your braveness for bringing this story to the world. Stay Strong Christina. I just wonder what happened to your parents and siblings.

[@riverajoanne25]

Hate how she interviews. She cuts them off when people r telling their story. They'll be getting into what happen and she cut them off and say something else and change the subject.

[@crumbreth5595]

She doesn't want them to share "too much".

[@mariai.g.r.2786]

Totally agree that those people need to be bought to justice. Even if they say that things have changed and that things aren't the same now in the group, there remain many people that have been hurt and whose lives have been destroyed. They need to be brought to justice.

[@innerlight4601]

What all kind of crap is happening in the name of religions...

[@lisapulitzer6941]

Christina Babin, you are an incredible person. Brava for speaking up and speaking out.

[@wendyalejandra1021]

Makes me mad they use gods name as an excuse to do their disgusting things

[@kathrynwhite2213]

Toxic Positivity. Thank you for this video. So much in this video; thank you for speaking about this.

[@monica_richardson]

Thank you for doing this show .

[@kimberlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

Wow, she's 44 and has had so much abuse and is stunning! It's a small consolation for everything this woman has had to go through, God bless toy and your family, from the true God Yahweh who loathes the treatment that happened to you!

[@thereIsaidit123]

She is beautiful and smart I hope she finds love and happiness in this life.

[@26declanjones]

I just watched an interview of two other survivors on a UK news show and when reaching out for comment they received word for the word the exact same statement from family international.

[@dulcymaffeis7821]

I got so emotional hearing her story so similar to mine, I was lucky that we got out when I was 8..

[@lyndoneaton5391]

I ran into this group in the mid 70s in Spokane Washington. They draw a person in with lots of smiles, friendliness and camaraderie, but i felt there was something not right about them. Once i found out they were purposely using young woman to entice men to give them money i told them they were not of God and i never had anything to do with them again. They should be outlawed as a group and the leadership brought to justice.

[@K4ndieboi]

She’s so intelligent and beautiful. I wish her and her family luck

[@heavenstarkey9518]

Wow just wow. I have no words. I cried hearing this

[@antidepressant11]

Christina comes across as a truly beautiful person.i am so happy that she escaped that cult and discovered real love.

[@apriljohansen7095]

I haven't spoke of my experience with the FoL, / COG, kept it all to myself, not wanting to remember, I was 17 to 24 yrs in. I'm now nearly 62. The escape from that and the influence of that has had lifelong repercussions, to heal.

[@laurazai6653]

May the Lord heal your heart.body.mind in Jesus' name.

[@CaroViee]

she is 44?! WOW she looks so young! thought she was 30!

[@korngotmuted1112]

There should NEVER be a statute of limitation for abuse!!

[@nawshamerypoe2741]

It hurts my heart to hear and know this... Thank you for sharing this.... This is my prayer that may the people who are stuck in this cult meet, hear, know and experience the true teaching and personal of the sovereign Lord through Jesus Christ. May they receive the true freedom in Christ 🕊

[@elianaboer7078]

God bless this amazing woman.

[@kennyshortcake999]

I hope this lady finds peace and happiness. What a horrific life she endured as a child. Megan Kelly is a very good interviewer. She could teach the BBC a thing or two.

[@LuvLight13]

I’m am so so sorry this woman had to go through that. I’m so sorry but so happy she is able to live now!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@terryzook643]

Totally sad!!!!! I agree no statue of limitations for this kind of situation!!!!!

[@welikegoodies]

I have almost finished reading the book from Juliana, Kristina and Celeste. “Not without my sister” Breaks my heart how they suffered. The level of deception and human indecency is beyond anything I have ever found. David Berg was a monster and what he encouraged to happen to all the children was pure evil and then telling women to flirty fish, without contraception or protection. Those humans named Joshua and Hosea and Paul. All of them and those commune leaders - They should be very very afraid. Each one of them committed horrendous abuse against innocent children and they will suffer as they bible says. Nothing can be said by these people to implore forgiveness. My heart goes out to everyone who suffered and to the mothers that were forced to leave their children and called backsliders. One young boy watched his brother drown, and he was subjected to correction for months because he cried. EVIL MONSTERS they are. I am so proud of the women, men and children coming forward and speaking up. They have my total admiration for their courage, strength, resilience and for the love they have in their hearts for each other and themselves- they are all in my prays.

[@TinaPanics]

Beautiful, strong woman.

[@Daisy-df4zv]

I just get head around this,.......am speechless Speechless

[@ShindlersFiist]

Merry Berg! God bless her ❤️ she lift the lid on the whole thing !

[@lauralaque3662]

I'm so sorry Lord.This is a sick and twisted world. I'm sorry for all the women that went through this. Bless your souls. you are SOMEBODY and this ain't it!

[@lesegoyv]

She spoke so well about sexual control. This girl was the smartest, no wonder she managed to leave.

[@brooklynchayse3028]

If it's ok for me to say I am so glad she survived her unfortunate ordeal through out her life and now brave enough to share her story with the world to encourage people to not be embarrassed or ashamed to share their stories as well and to know that their not alone by any means although it is very sad and horrfic to hear however yet very interesting and informative all at the same time because It is very important to know I Pray GOD will continue to give her the Strength and Healing As Well As Peace Of Mind To Keep Being A Advocate And Voice For Others Who May Not Have The Courage To Stand Up Against These Kind Of Evil Despicable Acts Of Perversion Against All Children...

[@cassiefriedman8685]

THIS STORY TEEED ME OFF SO MUCH!!!! GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE THAT ARE BEING ABUSED AND I PRAY TO GOD THAT THEY GET THE STRENGTH TO GET AWAY FROM THIS!!!!

[@Christine-og4ni]

😢💕

[@AGM-ts5bb]

Moses David was a false, evil prophet. And he was insane. The adults involved should be incarcerated indefinitely. This woman is amazing. God bless her.

[@eveharris30]

Where was god when this happened?

[@majatadic549]

He was a satan!!!!

[@ye0oo]

@@eveharris30 you're obsessed. ☠️

[@smellydonut5088]

What a strong woman. Why is the world so messed up

[@ceestimmerman9785]

Because people still put their faith in conmen.

[@UniDomEmperor1984]

I was in the UPCI church cult....I suffered spiritual abuse for years and it affected me mentally but I'm healing from it.....

[@nonyabidness5708]

I was raised in the UPCI too. I feel like I'll never be whole.

[@angelapenton867]

I grew up in this foul cult....so many dreams and hopes were wasted.

[@Intz51]

Theres many people in the world who feel lonely and lost, and if any of these "religious" members find you and approach you, you probably will feel like you could belong to something new and pure, but listening to stories like that, its far from truth.

[@debbiebelcher2048]

Lots of stars were involved wirh this...rovwr phoenix to be one of them

Why do we have laws that protect child abusers? We should all agree that healthy children provide healthy futures for everyone and no one should be treated like they are expendable

[@Time4Stories1967]

that was an amazing story, im glad she got out of there; love connie

[@ErA-el1je]

Religion does NOT EQUAL God's Truth!!! Jesus = TRUTH!!

[@ErA-el1je]

I am happy she got out. Hope and pray we see justice served.

[@loriadams1588]

Rebecca Juster wonderfully said.

[@eveharris30]

Prove it. Show us this Jesus you speak of. Where can we find him?

[@eveharris30]

@@rebeccaj7164 show us this jesus and god. You can't because he does't exist.

[@Christine-og4ni]

Fr

[@h3x3dit]

2 of my friends grew up in this cult.

[@l.w.4701]

Legally, our children and vulnerable adults are subjected to terrible situations by broken people who perpetuate the cycle of brokenness. The abuse may vary, but legally it is very difficult to get someone out (of a cult, or a bad parenting or guardianship situation) if they have communication difficulties or developmental delays, or are under the age of consent.

[@aces2342]

The "I'm happy I'm cared for I'm loved I have to smile at all times" sounds a lot like the Duggar's and IBLP cult