I brought this article over from the Queensland, AU Courier-Mail. Regardless of your political beliefs, compare this religious organization seeking to further its agenda through financial donations to the actions of international foundations which drive environmental and globalist non-governmental organizations who spread money around to further their agendas.
We did nothing wrong, say BrethrenArticle from: AAPFont size: Decrease Increase Email article: Email Print article: Print October 15, 2007 11:42pm
The EXCLUSIVE Brethren religious sect has denied allegations a senior member channelled $320,000 to a company which used the money to fund pro-Liberal and anti-Greens political advertising.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is investigating the spending before the 2004 election of $370,000 on advertising by Willmac Enterprises, set up by church member Mark William Mackenzie.
The ABC Four Corners program tonight said it had seen evidence that between September and December 2004, Brethren elder and parliamentary lobbyist Warwick John deposited $320,000 in cash into Willmac's bank account.
The leader of the Exclusive Brethren Bruce Hales tonight issued a statement saying he denied a series of claims contained in the ABC program.
Mr Hales said the group had not acted illegally.
He said allegations that there was a coordinated campaign by the Brethren to move large sums of cash around the world in breach of Australian laws was “completely false”.
“There is no illegality and there is no evidence of illegality,” Mr Hales said.
“Some Brethren carry gifts of cash to distribute to persons engaged in furthering the work of the Lord and none of this money is gifted for or related to political campaigns.
“This money is always well within Australian foreign currency limits.”
He said the Brethren was falsely accused of wrongdoing and the program was no more than a witch hunt.
“The church feels it is being persecuted because of its beliefs.”
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