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August 14, 2000, The Philippine Star, Tadtad cult a deadly mix of Christian faith, ancient rites, by Perseus Echeminada,

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August 14, 2000, The Philippine StarTadtad cult a deadly mix of Christian faith, ancient ritesby Perseus Echeminada,

Steeped in ancient tribal rituals, the Sagrado Corazon Señor or Sacred Heart of Jesus - more popularly known Tadtad - believes that the ultimate sacrifice is to die for God.

Since its formation in the early 1980s as an anti-communist cult, the Tadtad, whose name means "to chop to pieces," has attracted thousands of followers in Mindanao. The group's founding members included women and children who armed themselves with bolos and other bladed weapons to fight who they perceived to be the enemies of God. Datu Inta, a Tadtad chieftain in... more » 

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