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Church ‘Saddened’ After Being Called a Cult by Prime Minister Albanese

A prominent Australian church has questioned why the prime minister has ’stoked the flames’ of hate.
Church ‘Saddened’ After Being Called a Cult by Prime Minister Albanese
A bible sits in Surf City Church in Huntington Beach, Calif., on July 20, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
4/30/2025|Updated: 4/30/2025
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The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, formerly known as the Exclusive Brethren, has responded to accusations from Labor—including from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese—that they are a cult.

Labor seemingly took umbrage at members of the church supporting Liberal candidates in Sydney.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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