Process Church of the Final Judgment (historical)
British-origin religious movement (1966–74) led by Robert and Mary Ann de Grimston. Combined Scientology-derived practices with apocalyptic Christian Satanism. Disbanded in 1974 following Mary Ann's split into the Foundation Faith of God.
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BITE breakdown
0 — historical (1966–74); influenced by both Scientology and esoteric Christianity; Manson connection alleged but disputed.
In context
The Process Church grew from the de Grimstons' Scientology-derived experiments in 1960s London, evolving into an apocalyptic movement teaching reconciliation of Christ and Satan. Members took new names, wore black robes with red Goat-Mendes, and operated communal houses. Ed Sanders' 1971 book 'The Family' alleged a Charles Manson connection, which the church successfully sued over but which left lasting public association. Disbanded in 1974; successor Foundation Faith of God continued briefly.
Key control doctrines
- Reconciliation of Christ and Satan
- de Grimstons' authoritative teachings
- Communal life under robes
Notable public ex-members
- Multiple subjects of Bainbridge's 1978 academic study
Legal cases & controversies
- Process Church v. Sanders (Manson allegation suit)
Timeline
- 1966Process Church founded in London
- 1971Ed Sanders Manson allegation
- 1974de Grimston split; Process disbands
Sources
- William Bainbridge, 'Satan's Power' (1978)
- Robert Lyon, 'Love, Sex, Fear, Death' (2009)
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