There are thought to be approximately 43,000 (2008 figure) in the Taylorite branch of the Exclusive Brethren worldwide. There are up to 16,000 Exclusive Brethren in Britain, with congregations throughout the country.
Do Exclusive Brethren drink alcohol?
Brethren members can drink alcohol at home, but being visibly drunk is frowned on and smoking and gambling are forbidden.
Are brethren rich?
The Brethren have also grown wealthy from their success in business, with some well-known family businesses run by Brethren members. Millions of dollars was brought into the sect from the sale in the 1960s of the McAlpin family’s flour business and Mac’s shortbread company.
Do Brethrens celebrate Easter?
Traditionally, many Brethren groups did not celebrate Christmas or Easter, arguing that there is no Biblical command to do so. There are still some assemblies that take this stance, but many Brethren churches today do celebrate these festivals, and sometimes use them as an occasion to evangelise in the community.
Do brethren pay tax?
Not only do they not pay tax; the public purse has to subsidise (around $15 million) for their private school system because the mainstream one isn’t really good enough for their kids. At least the Brethrens are ardent supporters of the local liquor businesses.
Do brethren pay tax in Australia?
The Plymouth Brethren (Exclusive Brethren Cult) donate large sum of money to the Liberal Party however they do not allow their 15,000 members to vote & are somehow exempt. Also the Plymouth Brethren (Exclusive Brethren Cult) don’t pay any tax in Australia.
Can Plymouth Brethren watch TV?
Plymouth Brethren don’t use computers in their personal lives and they don’t own televisions. They are also not allowed to listen to the radio, own pets, go to university, stand for political office, vote in elections or visit places of entertainment.
Do the Brethren celebrate Christmas?
