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"I am Bringing All of the Atomic Energy Into Subjection and by It I am Bringing Out Many Invention-Father Divine." The New Day [Philadephia] 8 Dec. 1945.

In this newspaper’s headline, Father Divine described himself as god. In August 1945, atomic bomb had been used, and the world had little knowledge about atomic energy, and Father Divine said he could use the atomic energy. He also said he knew WWII going to happen, and send message to Cezechoslovakia, but no one respond to him, thus WWII happen. Father Divine his newspaper had influence the United States by gave people a god. A god, who can use atomic energy, knows thing beforehand and a god who alive.


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Life, Philip. Letter To Whom It May Concern. 12 Mar. 1956. 764 S.Broad Street, Philadelphia, 46, Pa.

In this letter, author described his thought toward Father Divine; writer was Father Divine’s follower. He used word “He” describe Father Divine, word “He” was referring to God like Jesus. Philip had been Father Divine’s follower for 7 years when he wrote down this letter. He keep mentioned Divine taught them to live a virtuous, holy, pure, chaste life. Author pointed out there were hundreds of people worshiped Father Divine, and they lived in chaste lives. Author concentrated on people who followed Father Divine would live on successful Christ life and chaste life.


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Fleming, Thomas. "The Columbus Free Press - Reflections on Black History." The Free Press -- Independent News Media. Thomas C. Fleming, 20 Jan. 1999. Web. 16 Nov. 2011. .

In this article, author reflected his life back to the Great Depression period. Author described poor economic condition in the Great Depression. Author described Father Divine’s churches were all over the country during depression period. Churches were offer food for people. People gave them a quarter, and say “Thank you Father” then they would receive food. Even if people didn’t have quarter they would still receive food. Author tried to say some people attended church because of food to survive, at least he did.


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Watts, Jill. God, Harlem U.S.A.: the Father Divine Story. Berkeley: University of California, 1992. Print.
This book was well combination of sources, author described Father Divine’s life, from normal African American became a God. Father Divine. Father Divine had a partner at beginning, which declared himself as God, and Divine at beginning declared himself as son of that God. Later Bishop questioned Divine’s partner, and Father Divine clear himself as only God. The book also included Father Divine’s quotes, and situation during the Great Depression. Author also described Father Divine’s position toward racism. The book was well written for anyone who interested about Father Divine, and the Book was well organized.