Excommunicated Exclusive Brethren members Rob MacLean and Lindy Jacomb. The couple, whom RNZ has agreed not to name, blame the organisation, which now calls itself the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. Apart from 'sinful' worldThe Doctrine of Separation means godly Brethren must hold themselves apart from the sinful world. Simmons said that was the moment when he realised he could no longer believe in Hales, who is venerated by church members as "The Elect Vessel". The Plymouth Brethren maintains it does not stop families from having contact with members who have left the church.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 29, 2021 20:15 UTC