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Cultic Studies Review, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2003

 

International Churches of Christ: Introduction

Carol Giambalvo


Abstract


After providing historical background on the International Churches of Christ, troubling aspects of the group’s functioning are described, including its pyramidal structure, totalistic influence over members, isolation of members, and unhealthy personality changes. Although there are signs of positive reform within the group, it remains to be seen whether such reforms will change the abusive character of the group.
 

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