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''Jesus freak'' was originally a derogatory term applied to those involved in the Jesus Movement of the 1960s and 1970s who were often considered overzealous in their passion for Jesus . It was used most often in relation to members of the '' Children Of God '' movement. The term came into existence within the context of the so-called '' Freak Scene '' of that era. Perhaps its most well-known usage was in the lyrics of Elton John 's song " Tiny Dancer " ("Jesus freaks, out in the street, handing out tickets to God," referring to Gospel Tracts ), but it has also appeared in Felt 's 1986 single " Ballad Of The Band ". The term has recently been used frequently by Howard Stern and Ted Turner . However, many consider it a Reclaimed word, as it is also occasionally used today by Christians , especially Christian youth, as a positive term to let others know that they are not ashamed of their belief in Jesus. '' Jesus Freak '' also appeared as the title of the 1995 album by Dc Talk . |
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