Holy Family (Pulacan)
| Seed Family for Rebirth in Holy Fire Seed Family | |
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| Abbreviation | SFRHF, SF |
| Classification | New religious movement |
| Orientation | Eschatological |
| Huetetateopixcatl | Coyotl Tecpilconetl |
| Region | Pulacan Pulau Keramat Zacapican |
| Origin | 1 May 1994 Ghanzi, Pulacan |
| Members | Unknown, est. 2,500 |
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The Seed Family for Rebirth in Holy Fire, commonly shortened to the Seed Family, is a New religious movement centered in Pulacan. It was founded by Huetetateopixcatl (Great Father-Priest) Coyotl Tecpilconetl in 1994 in the city of Ghanzi under the name "World Renaissance Society." Coyotl Tecpilconetl continues to run the group to this day, though it is suspected his multiple spouses and mistresses contribute significantly to day-to-day administrative operations.
The group's purported beliefs are based on Tecpilconetl's book and holy scripture, The Word of Lord Fire. These teachings draw heavily from the apocalyptic elements of Sarpeticism, merged with the idea of "doomsday cycles" from Cozauism and various other beliefs on spiritual purity from N'nhivara practices. The movement itself is not well-known outside of Pulacan, as it deliberately maintains a high degree of closeness and secrecy. What attention the Seed Family has received is overhwelmingly negative, with many criticizing its attempts to influence society, business, and even government toward its eschatological aims. Some members have even been accused of committing violent acts against high-profile detractors, though this has never been proven conclusively. Some sources have labeled the Family as a "dangerous cult," and it has failed to achieve official registration as a religious group in Pulacan.
Foundation
Due to the high level of secrecy practiced by the group, the exact circumstances of its founding are unclear.
Beliefs
The Seed Family's beliefs are primarily focused on doomsday teaching.
Secrecy
Controversy
Due to a variety of factors, the Seed Family has been embroiled in numerous controversies throughout the years. The first major issue for the group came in June of 1997, shortly after their first application for religious recognition from the Pulatec government was rejected.
