International Peace Mission Movement - Teachings and Beliefs

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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