![]() ![]() ![]() Warren Jeffsīut the prophet, Warren Jeffs, was on the run from the federal government. Although Rachel was the second wife of her husband, she loved him and had five children with him. She finally escaped the abuse when her father ordered her to marry at the age of 16. Because no one is allowed to disobey the prophet, Rachel had no one to tell about her abuse. ![]() In “ Breaking Free,” Rachel describes a childhood that was almost normal, until her father started sexually abusing her. Just as “Breaking Free” tells the story of Rachel’s life in the FLDS, it also describes Warren Jeffs’ descent into madness. In the FLDS this obedience is taken to extremes as adults and children live in obedience to the orders of the prophet. Not only are children raised to obey their parents, they are also raised to obey the leaders of the church. One of the things that Tom and I have noticed about the Latter Day Saints is their emphasis on obedience. In the book, “Breaking Free,” Rachel Jeffs describes her life growing up in the FLDS. This is a fringe group of Mormons led by “prophet” Warren Jeffs that still practices polygamy. Within the area, however, there are also members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS). For the most part, these folks are just like everybody else: hardworking, friendly, respectful, and doing their best to live in ways that please God. We are surrounded by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. ![]()
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