Multiple women sue Christian organization for alleged abuse, coverup: 'A source of anxiety and depression'
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Five women in California allege a Christian organization covered up child sexual abuse and put financial pressure on members to the point that some took their own lives.
The women allege that the International Churches of Christ (ICOC) and affiliated organizations — which include Hope Worldwide, Mercy Worldwide, the International Christian Church and the City of Angels International Christian Church — "indoctrinated" them and isolated them while exploiting them sexually and manipulating them through a strict belief system, according to Rolling Stone. Jon Brown is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to jon.brown@fox.com.
The lawsuit also names leaders Kip McKean, the founder of the church, and the estate of the late Charles "Chuck" Lucas as defendants. The women allege that church leaders established a system of exploitation that extracts whatever it can from members.