Exclusive Brethren leader calls Jews ‘wicked’, ‘infidel’ as Liberals remain silent
Leaked sermons from Plymouth Brethren leader Bruce Hales reveal long-standing antisemitic rhetoric, contradicting the church's public stance. The revelations have drawn condemnation from Jewish community leaders regarding the church's historical and political influence.
Why it matters
It exposes a significant disconnect between the public image of a religious organization and its internal teachings, raising questions about its political lobbying efforts.
The leader of the church, which secretly campaigned for the Coalition at the election using neo-Nazi associates, has described Jews as evil in leaked sermons.
Publicly, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, led by Bruce Hales, condemns antisemitism as “abhorrent”. Matt Absalom-Wong Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items.
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Share A A A The world leader of the Exclusive Brethren church, which ran a covert campaign supporting the Coalition at the last federal election, has described Jews as evil, malicious infidels who are unable to ever atone for the sin of killing Jesus.
Leaked church records spanning more than two decades reveal Bruce Hales, the church’s leader and “Elect Vessel”, repeatedly preaching to his 56,000-stong global flock that Jews are beyond redemption.
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