The International Peace Mission movement is a religious movement started by Father Divine, an African American who claimed to be God. Its heyday was in the great depression of the 1930s when it made headlines for its radical racial integration stance, large banquets and teachings that its faithful members would achieve immortality. Its current leader is "Mother Divine".
The movement began in New York City, since 1942 the headquarters have been in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since the 20th century, membership has nearly dwindled and there are currently few members worldwide.
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