La Luz del Mundo (The Light of the World) is a religious movement founded in 1926 by a Mexican preacher named Eusebio Joaquin Gonzalez˳ The church has a large following in Mexico and has spread to other countries, including the United States˳ It is considered by many to be a cult and has been accused of numerous human rights violations, including child abuse and forced marriages˳ Despite these allegations, the church continues to grow and attract new members˳
The belief system of La Luz del Mundo is based on the teachings of Gonzalez, who claimed to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ˳ He taught that the church should be the “light of the world” and that its members should strive to be like Jesus˳ Members of the church are expected to follow strict rules and regulations, including abstaining from alcohol, drugs, and premarital sex˳ They are also required to attend weekly services and to contribute financially to the church˳
The church has a hierarchical structure, with Gonzalez at the top and a group of “apostles” below him˳ These apostles are responsible for teaching the church’s doctrines and for enforcing its rules˳ The church also has a number of rituals and ceremonies, such as baptism, communion, and the celebration of the “Feast of the New Year”˳
The church has been accused of numerous human rights violations, including child abuse, forced marriage, and financial exploitation˳ There have also been allegations of sexual misconduct by church leaders˳ The church has denied these allegations, claiming that they are false and that the church is devoted to helping its members lead better lives˳
Despite the controversy surrounding La Luz del Mundo, the church continues to attract new members˳ Many people are drawn to its strict rules and regulations, as well as its emphasis on spirituality and morality˳ For these reasons, La Luz del Mundo is likely to remain a significant religious movement for years to come˳
