What is flirty fishing?

Flirty fishing was a practice started in the 1970s by the Children of God, a controversial religious group also known as "The Family International." The practice involved female members of the group using flirting and sexual enticement to recruit new members and gain financial support for the organization.

Flirty fishing was a form of sexual coercion and manipulation, with female members often engaging in sexual relationships with potential recruits in order to win them over to the group. This practice was eventually discontinued by The Family International in the 1980s, as it became increasingly controversial and drew criticism from both inside and outside the organization.

The practice of flirty fishing has been widely condemned as exploitative and unethical, and is seen as a form of cult-like behavior. The Children of God and The Family International have faced numerous allegations of abuse and misconduct over the years, with flirty fishing being just one example of the controversial practices associated with the group.