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Agni-Yoga
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
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All-Russia Social Movement for Nationhood and Spiritual Renewal of the Holy Rus’
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Alliance Universelle
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Cloverdale Bibleway
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Community of Christ (RLDS)
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Community of the Hungarian Religion
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Creciendo en Gracia
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Cultura Racional
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David Oyedepo Ministries International (Winners Chapel)
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Ecclesia Traditionis Metaphysicae
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Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations
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Family International
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General Church of the New Jerusalem
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Gnostic Institute of Anthropology
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Grail Message
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Great White Brotherhood
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Happy Science
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Humanity in Unity
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Hungarian Brahmana Mission
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Iglesia Congregación Mita
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Iglesia La Voz de la Piedra Angular
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Iglesia ni Cristo (1914)
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Igreja Apostólica da Santa Vó Rosa
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Igreja Messiânica do Brasil
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Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research
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Integral Yoga (Sri Chinmoy)
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Invitation à la Vie
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Kabbalah Centre
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Keltic Wiccan Traditionalist Church
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Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement for the Propagation of Islam
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Last Testament Church
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Laymen’s Home Missionary Movement
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Lectorium Rosicrucianum
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Legio Maria
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Living Church of God
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Living Hope International Ministries
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Living Stream Ministry
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Luz del Mundo
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Maná — Igreja Cristã
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Manmin Central Church
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María Lionza
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Mata Amritanandamayi Math
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Ministry of Repentance and Holiness (Owuor)
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Misión Carismática Internacional (G12)
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Mokichi Okada International Association
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Mutundwe Christian Fellowship
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Ordre des Chevaliers du Lotus d’Or
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Osho (Rajneesh)
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Palas Athena
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Pastoral Bible Institute
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Philadelphia Church of God
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Por un Mundo Mejor
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Prem Rawat Foundation
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Quimbanda
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Racionalismo Cristão
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Radasteya (Institute of Rhythmology)
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Raëlian Church
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Restored Church of God
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Rosicrucian Fellowship
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Sahaja Yoga
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Science of Identity Foundation (SIF)
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Self-Realization Fellowship
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Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement
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Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony
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Three Ranks of Servants
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Transcendental Meditation
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True Faith Jehovah’s Witnesses Association
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Union of the Believers of the Ukrainian Native Faith
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Voice of God Recordings (Branham)
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White Eagle Lodge
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White Lotus
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Wilderness Narrow Door
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World Mission Society Church of God
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Samuel Joaquín Flores



Luz del Mundo


Luz del Mundo


Iglesia del Dios Vivo Columna y Apoyo de la Verdad La Luz del Mundo; Light of the World Church; Church of the Living God, Column and Ground of the Truth; Aaronistas


Eusebio Joaquín González (a.k.a. "Aarón") (?–1964); Samuel Joaquín Flores (1937–2014)


Naasón Joaquín García (1969–)


Monterrey, Mexico (1926)


Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico


Sämann University of Jalisco


include Casa Cultural Berea, The Association of Professionals and Students, Plataforma de Profesionistas y Técnicos, Samuel Joaquín Flores Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Christian Education, Siloe Hospital


The late Samuel Joaquín Flores, the group’s "Director Internacional," was regarded as "The Apostle of Jesus Christ" and was celebrated with a fervor bordering on worship. Indeed, according to some researchers, Samuel Joaquín was believed to have the power to forgive sins and give eternal life. La Luz del Mundo claims to be the one true church, that there is no salvation elsewhere, and that all of Christianity was lost until God called Aarón to “restore” the church in 1926. It denies the historic Christian doctrine of the Trinity and divides Jesus into two persons: Jesus (man) and Christ (God).


The group is said to have an inner group of members, known as "Los Incondicionales" (The Unconditionals), who are sworn to obey any and all orders given by its leader (formerly Samuel Joaquín). They have been accused of violent acts against dissenters and other perceived enemies.


Members are not allowed to use musical instruments in worship. Women may not wear trousers, cut their hair, or use makeup, and they must wear a veil or covering during worship. Men must have short hair. Men and women are separated during worship services.


Press reports in 2019 claim that the group has 1–5 million followers.


Argentina, Australia, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Italy, Mexico, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States


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sectas.org/Articulos/luzdelmundo/
https://web.archive.org/web/20110715175858/www.revistaacademica.com/luz-del-mundo.asp
www.prolades.com/encyclopedia/articles/luzdelmundo.html
www.defensadelafe.org/recursos_list.aspx?group=Luz%20del%20Mundo


www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-10/la-luz-del-mundo-dissidents-seek-to-keep-pressure-on-authorities
https://laist.com/2020/04/14/la-luz-del-mundo-naason-joaquin-garcia-religion-profile.php
https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-becerra-announces-arrest-naas%C3%B3n-joaqu%C3%ADn-garc%C3%ADa-leader-religious
https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-la-luz-del-mundo-charges-abuse-20190604-story.html
www.mysanantonio.com/news/MYSA052508_LightofTheWorld_1dfbb7b_html31193.html
www.topix.com/forum/city/floresville-tx/TH92IT72MV6E9MC4F
www.sectas.org/sanantonioexpress.htm


www.lldmusa.org
www.lldm.org
www.luzdelmundo.net
www.apostolenlatierra.com
www.laluzdelmundohoy.com
www.luz-delmundo.com/principal
lldmusa.org