political involvement
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GwenKerala Orthodox Priest Removed from Church Positions After Joining BJP
Fr Shaiju Kurien, a priest in the Malankara Orthodox Church in Kerala, has been temporarily removed from his church positions pending an inquiry. Kurien, who served as secretary...
Secrecy, loyalty, discipline: Leaked videos and texts reveal Brethren election campaign coordination
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, formerly known as the Exclusive Brethren, has faced renewed scrutiny over its involvement in the 2024 federal election. New evidence, including videos and...
Brethren member claims journalist is ‘poisonous’ and ‘full of lies’ over Liberal campaigning allegations
Gareth Hales, a member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, has described a journalist investigating the denomination as “poisonous” and “full of lies.” Hales, the son of the...
Utah’s New Queer Church Leader Sees Political Involvement as Natural Fit
The Rev. J Sylvan, a bisexual and nonbinary leader, has been approved as the new senior minister at the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. The congregation...
Australian PM Albanese Attacks Plymouth Brethren Church Before Urging End to Divisive Religious Debates
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church during a press conference in Perth, expressing concerns about their involvement in political activities. He specifically...
Plymouth Brethren Member Admits Encouraging Liberal Campaigning, Denies Church Coordination
A member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, Gareth Hales, has described a journalist investigating the denomination as “poisonous” and “full of lies.” Hales, the son of the...
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church sponsors Pollie Pedal event days after allegations of far-right payments
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has been linked to a series of far-right activities, including payments to neo-Nazi affiliates and far-right figures, which were allegedly used to bully...
Voting Rights Advocates Urge Bexar County to Remove Cornerstone Church as Polling Location Due to Political Activism
San Antonio voting rights advocates are raising concerns about the selection of Cornerstone Church as a polling location for the November elections, citing the megachurch’s extensive involvement in...
Adam Hamilton, Megachurch Pastor, Wins Democratic Senate Primary in Kansas
Adam Hamilton, pastor of the largest United Methodist church in the United States, has won the Democratic primary for Kansas’ U.S. Senate seat, marking a significant moment for...
