political influence
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GwenAustralian PM Refuses Meeting with Exclusive Brethren Over Education Concerns
Kevin Rudd, the Federal Opposition Leader, has stated he will not meet members of the Exclusive Brethren, describing them as “extremist.” This decision follows a meeting between Prime...
La Luz del Mundo Church Faces Leadership Changes and Political Shifts Ahead of Centennial
The La Luz del Mundo church, known as “The Church of the Living God, Column and Support of Truth, the Light of the World,” is marking its centennial...
California Community Navigates Tensions Between Megachurch and Far-Right Extremists
The California community caught between a powerful megachurch and far-right extremists Shasta County, with a population of about 180,000, has become a focal point for political and social...
Unification Church Chairman’s Bedroom Seized with 3 Billion Yen in Cash
The Korean government’s Attorney-General has disclosed the seizure of 3 billion yen in cash from the private safes of Han Junko, the former chairman of the World Peace...
Iglesia ni Cristo’s Protest Over Senator Marcoleta’s Plunder Charges Ignored by Ombudsman
Members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) and their allies gathered under trees at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on 02 July 2026, waiting for the start of their...
National Baptist Convention Condemns Missouri Gerrymander, Calls for People’s Voice Over Political Tactics
The National Baptist Convention gathered in Kansas City, Missouri, to voice strong opposition to Republican-led efforts to redraw congressional maps in the state. The group, which includes leaders...
Probe Reveals Unification Church Funded Over 132 Political Figures, Shincheonji Mobilized 56,000 to Join Conservative Party
Shincheonji and the Unification Church have been implicated in efforts to influence politics, according to a 237-day investigation concluded by a joint police-prosecution team. The probe resulted in...
Rio’s New Evangelical Mayor Faces Criticism Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Stance
Rio de Janeiro’s new mayor, Marcelo Crivella, a former bishop of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus), has sparked concerns...
Ryan Burge’s Church Closed, but His Ministry Continues
Ryan Burge, a political scientist and former pastor, reflects on a pivotal moment in his early life that shaped his understanding of the intersection between religion and politics....
