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The '''Institute in Basic Life Principles''' ('''IBLP''') is a [nondenominational Christian]] cult [[Christian fundamentalism|fundamentalist]] organisation established by American Christian minister [[Bill Gothard]] in 1961. The stated purpose of the organization<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://apps.irs.gov/app/pub78 |title=IRS, Search for Charities, Online Version of Publication 78 |access-date=February 13, 2013}}</ref> is to provide instruction on how to find success in life by following biblical principles. This involves programs that include seminars for ministry, community outreach, troubled youth mentoring, and an international ministry.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://iblp.org/about-iblp/what-we-do |title=IBLP: What We Do |date=September 5, 2012 |access-date=February 13, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Chicago" /> Since its inception in 1961, the organization has grown rapidly, both in the United States and internationally, but lessened in popularity due to recent controversy.
==History==
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