TY - BOOK AU - Bainbridge,William Sims TI - The endtime family: Children of God SN - 0585441421 AV - BP605.C38 B35 2002eb U1 - 289.9 21 PY - 2002/// CY - Albany PB - State University of New York Press KW - Children of God (Movement) KW - Enfants de Dieu (Mouvement) KW - RELIGION KW - Messianic Judaism KW - bisacsh KW - fast KW - Jezus-beweging KW - gtt KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-197) and index; THE ENDTIME FAMILY -- Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- Introduction -- 1. Persecution -- 2. Survey -- 3. Beliefs -- 4. Practices -- 5. Alienation -- 6. Sexuality -- 7. Children -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Introduction -- 1. Persecution -- 2. Survey -- 3. Beliefs -- 4. Practices -- 5. Alienation -- 6. Sexuality -- 7. Children -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z N2 - Annotation; Based on interviews, observation, and surveys, this study examines The Family's beliefs, practices, and social structure, looking at how it connects sex and spirituality, incorporates "channeling," and anticipates the Endtime. It also considers efforts by anti-cult zealots and government authorities to seize and forcibly deprogram members of the group, especially children. Bainbridge is associated with the National Science Foundation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=80579 ER -