Jesus Freaks International is a German evangelical Christian youth organization. The movement uses the Alpha and Omega symbol to represent Jesus Christ.
 Symbol of Jesus Freaks; Alpha and Omega | |
| Formation | September 1991 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Martin Dreyer |
| Headquarters | Germany |
| Fields | Christian youth organization |
History edit
The Jesus Freaks movement was created in September 1991 in Hamburg, Germany by Martin Dreyer.[1]
Duane Pederson, who became one of the primary voices in the Jesus Movement in the United States during the 1970s, see parallels between that movement and the new German one.[2] Specifically, both movements were created from grass roots.[2]
Criticism edit
Critics cite the movement as leaning towards conservative fundamentalism,[3] and having the appearance of a closed society with a high level of peer pressure internally.[4] However, they point out that they provide ministry to drug abusers, the homeless, and others often marginalized by the mainstream church.[4][2]
References edit
- ^ "About Jesus Freaks".
- ^ a b c Pederson, Duane (2009). "The new Jesus Freaks Movement in Europe".
- ^ Schrammek, Notker (2001). "Fundamentalistisch" (in German). Roman Catholic Diocese of Erfurt.
- ^ a b Von Guido Walter (1996-01-22). "JESUS FREAKS: Gottes geile Truppe". FOCUS (4).
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