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has used methods of control and manipulation. This was manifested through
emotional, physical, spiritual
and psychologically abusive tactics on innocent youth in order to break them
down and mold them into becoming "obedient, passive members" of the
Worldwide Church of
God
and all in the name of "building character."
Controlling WCG offshoots and splinter groups also
have formed youth camps; e. g.,
Philadelphia Youth
Camp (PCG), United Youth Camps (UCG),
and Living Youth Camp (LCG).
Countless
individuals have suffered needlessly, even to this day, from growing up in an
abusive, deceptive, pseudo religious organization.
Also read: Stories
About Philadelphia Youth Camp (PYC)
Note: For a short while after the new
doctrinal changes, a few genuine Christians in WCG attempted to bring Christ's grace and salvation to the campers. However,
they were quickly muzzled by HQ and, as a result, most ended up exiting
the organization. In 1996, because of the small number
of applications for S.E.P., the program was canceled and applicants were
being referred to S.E.P. in Orr, Minnesota. In 2002 WCG sold the
camp in Orr and closed it the same year. As of 2005 WCG had 8 local S.E.P camps
in the United States (and some in Canada). There are "pre-teen camps" for
children as young as seven and eight. HQ
desires to hang on to their youth and disciple them into WCG youth
ministries; however, the number of young people in WCG continues to decline.
S.E.P. - Mind
Control Training Camp
S.E.P. One of My
Worst Experiences
Horrible
Experiences at S.E.P.
S.E.P.
Was Like Army Boot Camp Combined With FOT
Was
S.E.P. What it Was Cracked Up To Be?
WCG's S.E.P.
Camp Versus a True Christian Camp
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