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 Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church's plans to build a ten-acre 'town' in South Auckland, New Zealand, has many describing the movement as a cult.
Tamaki has long been controversial for among other things his high life style, his demands for loyalty, and his promotion of un-biblical theology.
 Tokyo police have questioned a former AUM Shinrikyo cult member as part of their investigation into a case involving another former leading member who turned himself in to police over the weekend after almost 17 years on the run.
Other convicted Aum members are being questioned as well.
 Acts of violence and intolerance against Christians in Indonesia almost doubled in 2011, with an Islamist campaign to close down churches symbolizing the plight of the religious minority.
The worst is perhaps yet to come if authorities continue to overlook the threat of extremism, said a representative from the Jakarta-based Wahid Institute, a Muslim organization that promotes tolerance.
 As a torrent of purported revelations flows from imprisoned FLDS cult leader Warren Jeffs, there are new allegations that underage girls are being secretly held by his followers, possibly for sexual purposes.
Meanwhile, in one of his latest 'prophecies' the false prophet says Cincinnati will soon be destroyed.
 A "church" whose central tenet is the right to file-share has been formally recognised by the Swedish government.
The Church of Kopimism claims that "kopyacting" - sharing information through copying - is akin to a religious service.
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