Daily Star
Survivors of the notorious Children of God cult have lifted the lid over the years on the evil abuse they suffered at the hands of the group.
The infamous religious order was originally founded in 1968 by preacher David Brandt Berg, and initially consisted of hippies and young runaways.
They devoted themselves to the worship of Jesus Christ and promiscuous sex, with followers living hand-to-mouth due to the belief the apocalypse was coming.
It established communes all across the world, including the US, the UK and South America, and counted 15,000 members at one point.
Hollywood stars Rose McGowan and Joaquin Phoenix are among those who were born into the cult, although their families managed to get out.
But serious allegations of sexual and physical abuse have dogged the cult over the decades.
Survivors say they were tortured, beaten and forced to memorise bible passages.
The sect was reported to the FBI for allegations of rape, kidnapping and incest.
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