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Input (English): Context: The Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) is a non-denominational, Christian organization in Oak Brook, Illinois that serves as an umbrella organization for several ministries. IBLP was established by Bill Gothard for the purpose of resolving youth and family conflicts. IBLP's stated purpose is to provide instruction on how to find success in life by following biblical principles. It is a non-profit tax-exempt religious or charitable organization as defined by the IRS., A Christian (or ) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. "Christian" derives from the Koine Greek word "Christós" (), a translation of the Biblical Hebrew term "mashiach"., Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, who serves as the focal point for the religion. It is the world's largest religion, with over 2.4 billion followers, or 33% of the global population, known as Christians. Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the savior of humanity whose coming as the Messiah (the Christ) was prophesied in the Old Testament., William W. ( Bill ) Gothard , Jr. ( born November 2 , 1934 ) is an American Christian minister , speaker , and writer , and the founder of the Institute in Basic Life Principles ( IBLP ) , notable for his conservative teachings . Among the several strong distinctives of his teaching have been encouragement of Bible memorization , large families , homeschooling , aversion to debt , respect for authority , conservative dress , and extended principles related to identity , family , education , healthcare , music , and finances . At the height of his popularity during the 1970s , the Basic Youth Conflicts seminar with Bill Gothard was regularly filling auditoriums throughout the United States and beyond with attendance figures as large as ten thousand and more for a one - week seminar . In this way , he reached many in the evangelical community from the Baby Boomer generation during their teen years and years of young adulthood . Other seminars during this time included an advanced youth conflicts seminar and as well as seminars for pastors , physicians , and legislators . Bill Gothard has credited a large influence to his parents . His mother , Carmen Christina Gothard ( née Torres ) , was of Mexican - American descent . His father , William Gothard , Sr. was a speaker at many seminars during the early years , and held high positions at organizations that included the Gideons , Child Evangelism Fellowship , and Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago ., Subject: bill gothard, Relation: religion, Options: (A) christian (B) christianity
Output (English): christianity