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The religious community in the United States
Bedford American Christine (Kristin Bedford) lived for several weeks in the religious community that honors the Reverend Father Devine, who died in 1965 in New York.
During the Great Depression, George Baker, known as the Father Divine, Harlem had tens of thousands of fans who called him a living God. Members of the community believe that after the death in 1965 Reverend "left his body" and continues to live with them. Today, his flock of 70 to 90 years, eighteen people have taken a vow of celibacy and live with Mother Divine in suburban Philadelphia. New followers in the community do not take so long tradition of honoring Devine disappear.
The international movement of peace missions, as they call themselves a community, every day holds the ritual dinners "holy communion" - in memory of the days when millions of Americans were unemployed and underfed, and his father Devine fed thousands of them and preached for a meal. The community continues to cover the dining tables made ironing tablecloths and serve crockery. Funeral lunches - a way to embody the idea of the father Devine on racial equality and the principle of harmonious coexistence.
During the Great Depression, George Baker, known as the Father Divine, Harlem had tens of thousands of fans who called him a living God. Members of the community believe that after the death in 1965 Reverend "left his body" and continues to live with them. Today, his flock of 70 to 90 years, eighteen people have taken a vow of celibacy and live with Mother Divine in suburban Philadelphia. New followers in the community do not take so long tradition of honoring Devine disappear.
The international movement of peace missions, as they call themselves a community, every day holds the ritual dinners "holy communion" - in memory of the days when millions of Americans were unemployed and underfed, and his father Devine fed thousands of them and preached for a meal. The community continues to cover the dining tables made ironing tablecloths and serve crockery. Funeral lunches - a way to embody the idea of the father Devine on racial equality and the principle of harmonious coexistence.
