Reincarnation is not central to Father Divine’s doctrine of “Heaven on Earth”, but it did become an important aspect of his marriage to “Sweet Angel” (Edna Rose Ritchings) in 1946. He claimed she was the reincanation of his first wife Peninniah, the first Mother Divine, who died in 1943. Peninnah was a devoted follower of [...]
Archive for January, 2006
“There was a child born unto me…”
Posted in Reincarnation on January 19, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Spirit and Rhythm
Posted in Banquet on January 10, 2006 | 1 Comment »
The Peace Mission banquet service always ends with spontaneous song and dance. During dessert (when four or five diffrent sweet dishes are passed around), followers and guests will stand and give testimonials of faith, praise Father Divine or simply give thanks. Between these testimonials (as dishes are collectively cleared from the table), someone will be [...]
