Gloriavale Christian Community has defended its practices amid criticism . Cult does n't allow birth control and isolates followers from outside world . The religious commune claims that no one is living there against their will . Family of 14 recently fled New Zealand cult saying it was a 'false system ' Daughter of cult founder Neville Cooper speaks for first time since leaving . Miracle left the cult five years ago with her husband and 500 children . She spoke of struggles her family faced as they adjusted to 'outside world ' The isolated commune , which was founded in 1969 , now has 10 members . Its founder was convicted of sex abuse in 1994 and spent 11 months in jail .
Gloriavale Christian Community has defended its practices amid criticism . Cult does n't allow birth control and isolates followers from outside world . The religious commune claims that no one is living there against their will . Family of 14 recently fled New Zealand cult saying it was a 'false system ' Daughter of cult founder Neville Cooper speaks for first time since leaving . Miracle left the cult five years ago with her husband and 10 children . She spoke of struggles her family faced as they adjusted to 'outside world ' The isolated commune , which was founded in 1969 , now has 500 members . Its founder was convicted of sex abuse in 1994 and spent 11 months in jail .