There are so many wrongs in the world and there always have been. We'll just ignore # 47, as the world is learning to do. Sadly the despot can't be ignored in his own country as the actions of a crazy man continue, and sadly his actions are affecting the world.
Each day I wake to listen to the radio news with dread at #47 news and it just keeps coming, such as portraying the Obamas as apes. If he didn't do it himself, he employs people who have such an astonishing mindset. that they would even think such a thought. I am not keen on insulting women by calling them bitches, but that is clearly what his press secretary is, one Karoline Leavitt, and a stupid bitch for that matter. If it was a man, I'd call him a bastard.
I'd better get to the point, that's the Plymouth Brethren cult, as our right honourable Prime Minister has called it. But he has done nothing about removing the cult's faux status as a religion, and hence it is able to receive tax exemptions for its various large income streams.
You can do your own research about the evils of this 'church', but let me assure you, I've followed the reporting about this cult for many years in great detail, and it is a baddun.
The members of the cult were called to arms to support the conservative party at the last election, whereby they aggressively harassed people at polling booths, as I experienced myself when I voted. Normally the interaction between opposing party supporters who hand out how to vote cards is friendly banter. It was not so this time. Tension sat over the queue of those lining up to vote.
So, you get what the Brethren is about, and don't underestimate its power.
But hey, it has charity arm, the Rapid Relief Team, that turns up at national disasters to help, in what manner I am not sure that is not already done by locals, governments and fantastic Sikhs who just feed people, and yes perhaps attempting to ingratiate themselves into Australian society. They are going the right way about it.
From The Age:
The Exclusive Brethren’s Australian-based charity, the Rapid Relief Team, is suing a former member who escaped the church aged 17 after what she says was years of childhood sexual abuse.
has complained to police in her home town in Canada that she was sexually abused between the ages of about three and 12 by an elder of what’s now known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.
produced a podcast on YouTube called Get a Life: Ex-Cult Conversations. The podcast focuses on what they say is widespread abuse and mistreatment within the church, which is run out of Sydney by so-called “Man of God” Bruce Hales.
Now the Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the church’s public-facing charity, alleges Bawtinheimer infringed its copyright in some of those videos. The Brethren charity is demanding a jury trial in California, unspecified financial damages, and that a number of Bawtinheimer’s videos be taken down.
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I am not a fan of organized religion of any kind that demands so much control over the lives of it's people.
ReplyDeleteOrganized "religion" should pay taxes on its obscene wealth!
ReplyDeleteI wake every day thinking he can't have done something worse, and yet he does!
They call it a religion but it is a cult. Girls generally do not receive an education beyond high school. Text books are censored.particularly in English subjects . When I was at high school many years ago there were girls who belonged. They isolated themselves in the schoolyard. Men hold the power and many are very wealthy . You can often identify the women by their head coverings. No religion or cult should be lobbying or contributing for a particular political group,
ReplyDeleteThere is also a sub cult of simply brethren . I don’t care what people hold as their personal beliefs but I do care when they try impose those beliefs on others
We do not have any religion cold calling …once I have told them lesbians live in our house we never see them again
No particular religious group should have funding or tax breaks unless they are actually supporting people and communities genuinely when in crises
Some absolute horror stories about the Exclusive Brethren over the years. But only recently did I learn about their involvement at the last election. Nowadays a lot of very intelligent women are never having children and it is the Brethren and the Christian Fundies who are birthing many; it may change western society in the longer term.
ReplyDeleteI hope not. I think many more will escape from the cult.
DeleteSunds like what we call the Religious Right in the U.S.
ReplyDeleteKirk, I wonder if there is a connection between Plymouth, Brethren and Mayflower.
DeleteLiving in my own little bubble, I haven't heard of this bunch of misfits, but I'd take the word of an escapee over the high and mighty leader(s)
ReplyDeleteDoes the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church agree to be called a cult? Or was that word added by outsiders who do not approve of the church?
ReplyDeleteOutsiders call it a cult, Hels. You can judge if it is a religion or not. If your answer yes to religion, it is a very extreme religion.
DeleteIt always really amazes me what people invent or create in the name of a religion. A belief system turns into a cult manipulated by those who need power. Thelmax
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about this Andrew but I do believe they the 'cult' rule their members lives or something like that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the warning. I won't be joining The Plymouth Brethren any time soon. I know that there are many good, Christian folk out there in the world who live decent, almost blameless lives in the style of Christ himself. However, when will we ever learn the lesson that religion frequently becomes a front for exploitation, hypocrisy and wickedness? To those misguided people I say - Come and join us! We non-believers will happily welcome you into our religion-free fold with open arms and authenticity for there is no "God" and never was.
ReplyDeleteYP, some controlling and vested interest must have invented the Christ and God story book.
DeleteIt’s understandable to feel troubled by reports of extremism or alleged abuse, and the most constructive path forward is careful scrutiny grounded in verified evidence, respectful public discourse, and accountable legal processes that protect both victims and due process
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the Plymouth Brethren were guilty of being a repressive and abusive cult.
ReplyDeleteI really am discouraged by all this repressive religion. It seems to be everywhere. And I cannot understand why so many are drawn to it.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of the Plymouth Brethren or the Exclusive Brethren, at least not that I can recall. (Maybe I blocked out the memory!) Let's just say they do not share my worldview.
ReplyDeleteExclusive Brethren are embedded around here - I once went for an interview at one, and was advised that I should wear a skirt and dress demurely - I am so very glad that I didn't get the job - probably because I was wearing trousers and a patterned blouse.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about this group. Here too there are many religious groups, and they have a good following too. They do a lot of charitable work as well.
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