Jesus Freaks International
 Symbol of Jesus Freaks; Alpha and Omega | |
| Formation | September 1991 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Martin Dreyer |
| Headquarters | Germany |
| Fields | Christian youth organization |
Jesus Freaks International is a German evangelical Christian youth organization. The movement uses the Alpha and Omega symbol to represent Jesus Christ.
History
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
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
- ^ "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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