New Religious Movement
I AM Activity (Saint Germain Foundation)
17/40· ModerateConfidence: Medium
Historical American Ascended-Master movement founded by Guy and Edna Ballard (1930s). Precursor to modern New Age teaching including the later Church Universal and Triumphant.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control4/10
Information Control4/10
Thought Control5/10
Emotional Control4/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — historical American Ascended-Master movement; precursor to modern New Age.
Founded
1932
Members
Tens of thousands lifetime
Active in
USA
In context
The I AM Activity introduced 'Ascended Master' teachings to the USA. The Ballards' messages from 'Saint Germain' inspired widespread following before the 1942 federal mail-fraud convictions (later overturned on First Amendment grounds in US v. Ballard, 1944). Continues today through the Saint Germain Foundation.
Legal cases & controversies
- 1942 mail-fraud convictions
- US v. Ballard (1944)
Timeline
- 1932Guy Ballard's claimed encounter with Saint Germain
- 1942Federal mail-fraud convictions
- 1944US v. Ballard Supreme Court ruling
Sources
- Catherine Wessinger academic work
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.