The House of Yahweh (Yisrayl Hawkins)
Texas-based Sacred Name movement founded by Yisrayl Hawkins (1980). Multiple Texas legal cases regarding bigamy, child-bigamy, and child abuse in the 2000s. Apocalyptic separatist theology.
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BITE breakdown
+1 for documented child-bigamy charges and child-abuse convictions in the 2000s.
In context
The House of Yahweh teaches a Sacred Name (YHWH/Yahshua) restorationist Christianity with apocalyptic separation from 'the world'. Yisrayl Hawkins (Buffalo Bill Hawkins) and his brothers were charged in 2008 with bigamy and child-bigamy; convictions followed. Members live in compound-style communities under Hawkins's authority.
Key control doctrines
- Sacred Name restorationism
- Hawkins as anointed prophet
- Apocalyptic separatism
Legal cases & controversies
- Multiple 2008 Texas bigamy and child-bigamy cases
Evidence by BITE axis
- Compound communal living
- Total surrender of assets
- Polygamous marriages including underage
- Severance from non-HoY family
- Hawkins's broadcasts authoritative
- Outside material framed as deceived
- Sacred Name framework
- Apocalyptic urgency
- Hawkins as prophet
- Severance enforces compliance
- Public confession sessions
Timeline
- 1980House of Yahweh founded by Yisrayl Hawkins
- 2008Hawkins charged with bigamy and child-bigamy
Sources
- Texas court records 2008+
- Various Texas press investigations
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Recovery resources
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