Brethren a controlling sect, not a religion say former and current members

14-10-2026 10:45 via smh.com.au

Brethren a controlling sect, not a religion say former and current members

The secretive church’s leader Bruce Hales faces a high-stakes showdown with a parliamentary committee on Friday.

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