Teachings and Beliefs
The teachings of the movement are based on the following principles:
- Father Divine is God
- "Heaven" is a state of consciousness
- Unity of Religions
- Celibacy, Marriage to God
- Children shall be raised by assigned guardian
- Use of the American flag and language worldwide
- Prohibition of smoking, drinking, obscenity and receiving gifts
- Public education
- Abandoning racial barriers
- Communal property ownership and donation of goods and services
- Gender segregation
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