In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s a religious cult based on the preaching of Rev Sun Myung Moon was active in America. As part of their religious indoctrination, Moon’s followers were instructed in the use of “heavenly deceit”. The “Moonies”, as they were commonly referred to, were encouraged to deceive the non-Moonie community. This was considered an acceptable practice by the cult given that they were motivated by a heavenly goal – to increase the faithful.