Christian sect called 'The Message' has become multi-million dollar enterprise
From the Twisted Message: A prophet’s unchecked global sect series
Critics say leaders of a religious group called 'The Message' use their prophet William Branham as a way to expand assets and amass donations. The faith has become a worldwide, multi-million dollar enterprise.
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The story behind millions of dollars amassed by a fringe religious sect includes the distribution of recorded sermons by its dead prophet and tributes paid worldwide.
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