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David Brandt Berg (February 18, 1919 - October 1, 1994) was the founder and leader of The Children of God (1969). Children of God was intended as an alternative to mainstream Christianity which attracted drogues of hippies and unchurched youth. Berg's religious views grew more extreme over time. Eventually causing his group to gain more of a cult identity.

'''David Brandt Berg''' (February 18<sup>th</sup>, 1919 - October 1<sup>st</sup>, 1994) was the founder and leader of The Children of God (1969). Children of God was intended as an alternative to mainstream Christianity which attracted drogues of hippies and unchurched youth. Berg's religious views grew more extreme over time. Eventually causing his group to gain more of a cult identity.

Berg gained notoriety when he published "Law of Love" in which the cult now sanctioned "flirty flashing" (women were instructed to be "Hookers for Christ" by luring men into the cult via unprotected sex. If they got pregnant, it was all part of god's plan and the children were called "Jesus Babies"). Berg gained even more notoriety by claiming that it was okay for anyone to have sexual relations with people outside of the group, regardless of their age. This turned the cult into a hotspot for child rapists/abusers that formed the base of their membership.

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-David Brandt Berg (February 18, 1919 - October 1, 1994) was the founder and leader of The Children of God (1969). Children of God was intended as an alternative to mainstream Christianity which attracted drogues of hippies and unchurched youth. Berg's religious views grew more extreme over time. Eventually causing his group to gain more of a cult identity.
+'''David Brandt Berg''' (February 18<sup>th</sup>, 1919 - October 1<sup>st</sup>, 1994) was the founder and leader of The Children of God (1969). Children of God was intended as an alternative to mainstream Christianity which attracted drogues of hippies and unchurched youth. Berg's religious views grew more extreme over time. Eventually causing his group to gain more of a cult identity.
 Berg gained notoriety when he published "Law of Love" in which the cult now sanctioned "flirty flashing" (women were instructed to be "Hookers for Christ" by luring men into the cult via unprotected sex. If they got pregnant, it was all part of god's plan and the children were called "Jesus Babies"). Berg gained even more notoriety by claiming that it was okay for anyone to have sexual relations with people outside of the group, regardless of their age. This turned the cult into a hotspot for child rapists/abusers that formed the base of their membership.