Logos Foundation (Howard Carter, Australia)
Australian charismatic Christian community led by Howard Carter (1968–90, defunct). Practised shepherding-movement personal authority, communal economy, and political activism. Collapsed in 1990 after Carter's adultery revelations.
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BITE breakdown
0 — historical Australian Christian sect; defunct 1990 after Howard Carter's adultery scandal.
Profile facts
In context
Logos Foundation grew out of late-1960s Australian Pentecostalism into a substantial communal-Christian movement with shepherding-style discipleship. Carter was a prominent voice in 1980s Australian conservative political activism. The movement collapsed abruptly in 1990 after revelations of Carter's long-running adulterous relationships. Heavily documented as a case study by Australian academics.
Key control doctrines
- Howard Carter as apostolic leader
- Shepherding-movement personal authority
- Communal economy
Recovery resources
See the full curated list at /resources.
Legal cases & controversies
- 1990 Carter adultery revelations
Evidence by BITE axis
- Surrender of assets to community
- Personal shepherd controlling decisions
- Communal living for many
- Political activism expected
- Carter's interpretation authoritative
- Outside critical material discouraged
- Shepherding doctrine as path to maturity
- Outside Christianity framed as inadequate
- Severance from non-Logos family
- Strong in-group emotional bonds
- Public confession sessions
Timeline
- 1968Logos Foundation founded
- 1980sPeak political influence
- 1990Collapses after Carter's adultery revelations
Sources
- Mark Hutchinson, 'Iron in Our Blood' (academic study) search ↗
- Australian press coverage of 1990 collapse search ↗
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