The general reaction in the ex-Exclusive Brethren community to the forthcoming ‘Behind the Exclusive Brethren’ is: “it’s about time! “. Michael Bachelard has used his remarkable investigative and writing abilities to rip back the covers on a cult that has given new meaning to the word Hypocrisy.
If Michael Bachelard is respected as one of the foremost investigative journalists in Australia, David Marr is the other name that immediately comes to mind. Both men have assisted the purpose of this website in ensuring the Truth is told regarding the Exclusive Brethren. Bruce D. Hales, the current leader of the cult, assisted matters brilliantly from 2003 onward by forcing the 45,000 world-wide membership to contribute money for their ‘political’ campaigns in several countries – including USA, Canada, Sweden, UK, New Zealand and Australia.
David Marr is quoted on the proposed cover of this new book, due for publication in October 2008:
‘Shocking and compelling. Michael Bachelard has written an eye-opening account of power and cruelty in a tiny Christian sect that enjoys a privileged existence in Australia.’ - David Marr
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