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Free Hugs to Advertise Jesus
By Nala (General member), Iceland
We marched up and down Laugavegur (the main shopping street of Reykjavík) with signs proclaiming “Free Hugs”! I don’t even know how many people we hugged that day. I’m sure I personally hugged over 100! People’s reactions were very positive.
“This is just what I needed! You just saved [...]
Monday, December 15th, 2008
Posted in Speaking Out, Featured Posts, Europe, Archived |
Angie Staughton’s Response to the Larry King segment on The Family International.
As a 30 year old second generation member of The Family I find the story aired on The Larry King Live Show to be very one-sided and tainted. The people in The Family International are dedicated to making the world a better place and to see them cast in such a negative light breaks my [...]
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
Posted in Speaking Out, Archived |
The Family International’s response to the July 31st Larry King Live Show (CNN)
In Response to the CNN Larry King Live Show
From Claire Borowik for the Family International — July 30, 2008 (updated August 1st)
Contact: Claire Borowik, Public Affairs Desk for the Family International, (202) 298–0838, or publicaffairs@thefamily.org
It’s a sad day for serious journalism when a program with the standing of Larry King Live produces a sensationalistic segment [...]
Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Posted in Archived, Letters to the Editor |
In response to CNN’s “Young man’s suicide blamed on mother’s cult By Randi Kaye CNN” (airing December 4th on CNN)
From Claire Borowik for the Family International
December 4, 2007
Contact: Claire Borowik, Public Affairs Desk for The Family International, publicaffairs@thefamily.org
It is disappointing that a reputable network such as CNN would publish such sensationalistic, poorly researched material. The bias and lack of balance displayed in this program transcript are highly unprofessional and discriminatory. Although I [...]
Tuesday, December 4th, 2007
Posted in Speaking Out, Archived |
Review: An Uncommon Life, by Bethany Kelly
An Uncommon Life is a collection of true-life accounts written by Bethany Kelly, the eldest daughter of Peter Amsterdam and Abi (formerly Damaris), recounting memories of her childhood and teenage years, including her interactions with Father David (Grandpa), Maria, and their immediate family.
Thursday, April 26th, 2007
Posted in Speaking Out, Archived |

