Very early on in the Source Family’s existence, a woman named Isis Aquarian was made family archivist. She has directly and indirectly been responsible for most of the documentation on the Source Family. She was also interviewed in the 2012 documentary on the family.
Isis Aquarian has seen it as her role and duty to teach the legacy of the family and Father Yod. Even today, she is still dedicated to making his way of living and it’s benefits known. In the documentary on the group, it was clear that the Source Family is still at the core of her life. Her children were conceived with member(s) of the group, and even 30+ years after Father Yod’s death, she is still brought to extreme emotions when recounting upon him and his teachings.
In the media, we hear about new religious movements, with a major focus being the movement’s leader. Whether they are using old ways, or new ways, one stark characteristic stands out in these leaders. They have an amazing ability to speak to the core of people.. But that usually isn’t a good thing. Via manipulation, exploitation of vulnerabilities, and isolation, these leaders completely alter the not just the lives of their followers, but their minds.
I reached out to Isis to see if she’d be willing to talk with me about her time in the family. However, after watching the documentary and seeing how she’s remained unwaveringly devoted to the Source family for decades, I could not find the courage speak with her.
Sources:
The Source: The Untold Story of Father Yod, YaHoWha 13, and The Source Family (2007) by Isis Aquarian, Electricity Aquarian and Erik Davis
The Source Family (2012) a Process Media documentary
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