‘More power to redheads’: Brethren leader backs Hanson, building nuclear bombs
The leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, Bruce Hales, has publicly expressed support for One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. Hales also made controversial remarks regarding the use of uranium for weaponry and internal church identity, drawing scrutiny amid ongoing investigations into the group's political influence.
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The group's secretive political activities and influence on Australian elections have raised significant concerns regarding transparency and the role of religious organizations in national politics.
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Share A A A The separatist Exclusive Brethren, whose secretive multimillion-dollar campaign supporting the Coalition at the last federal election is under intense scrutiny, has swung behind One Nation after its leader praised the “red-haired lady” at a recent religious meeting.
As well as backing One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, Brethren “Elect Vessel” Bruce Hales told his flock Australia should use its uranium to “build a few bombs”, to obliterate Iran and that the Brethren needed to “overcome … our Jewishness”.
Bruce Hales (front left), the global leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, preaches in the US. Matthew Absalom-Wong Hales signalled his change of political heart in a Plymouth Brethren Christian Church address, transcribed and published recently to his 50,000 followers worldwide and subsequently leaked.
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