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David Tchappat, a popular housemate recently evicted from the television reality program Big Brother Australia , has spoken out critically of his childhood experiences in the controversial religious group " ...

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After running away from a "strict and controlling" religious sect at the age of 19, Big Brother evictee David Tchappat said he doesn't regret the decision that saw him cut off from his entire family.

If filmmakers and children have one thing in common, it's faith in the power of make-believe - something that "Son of Rambow," a British charmer about young filmmakers putting on a show, understands completely.

David Tchappat ... went from Exclusive Brethren to Big Brother. Photo: Channel 10 LIVING with the Exclusive Brethren is like living in the Big Brother house, a contestant on the Channel Ten reality show says.

From "COBNews Newsline" Date Fri, 16 May 2008 17:04:38 -0500 >Church of the Brethren News Services >800-323-8039 ext.

“Whilst Mr Rudd did not give a specific commitment to an inquiry, he acknowledged the 'moving personal accounts'.”

PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has rejected the pleas of former members of the Exclusive Brethren for a broad-ranging inquiry into the sect, saying such an investigation would "unreasonably interfere" with their ... via The Age

The Hussians are coming, the Hussians are coming! This doesn't bode well for the "Hussians" of the small village of Logan: The Unity of the Brethren is a Christian denomination whose roots are in the ... via Corrente

While the food crisis in North Korea continues largely unnoticed in the wider world, sue to the country's isolation, a North American Anabaptist peace church is taking quiet steps to provide agricultural ... via Ekklesia Daily News

Kansas farmer Charles Beeghley has not yet planted the field behind his barn.This spring, he’s had to wait.Five thousand of his Old German Baptist Brethren occupied that field this weekend. via KansasCity.com

Minister will speak at Christian Community The Rev. Mike Dunlap will speak during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday services at Christian Community Church, Route 30, west of Route 219, near Boswell. via The Tribune-Democrat

“I am the first African leader and the first female president to address the General Conference of The United Methodist Church.”

The 2008 United Methodist General Conference opened its legislative session on April 23 with a Communion service celebrated at a wooden table fashioned from trees destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. via Worldwide Faith News

“They have been a long standing institution around here”

The Rockingham Male Chorus will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday at Mount Bethel Church of the Brethren, 8550 Robinson Road, just west of Dayton. via The Daily News-Record

“Working with Mennonite, Amish and Brethren volunteers is great. It's a learning experience for all of us”

Gulf Coast Community Housing Resource Center and The Presbytery of Mississippi Disaster Recovery will celebrate 22 new home constructions with a barbecue, dedication and celebration at noon today in the West ... via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

“There's a lot of change and challenges going on in our country, especially with our elections and the current state of the economy. We need to pray for our nation”

Photos by Joseph A. Garcia / Star staff James Rene of the Joni & Friends International Disability Center, joins other staff members in Agoura Hills to pray for the safety of law enforcement officers, ... via Ventura County Star

“It is with deep regret that I accept the resignation of Stephen Breck Reid”

From "COBNews Newsline" Date Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:28:09 -0500 Newsline: Church of the Brethren News Service -- April 24, 2008 Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford, News Director 800-323-8039 ext. via Worldwide Faith News

“We will have multiple species of chestnut in the orchard and hopefully this will become a spot where we can not only do research, but also bring in classes from secondary and elementary schools.”

From "COBNews Newsline" Date Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:03:06 -0500 Newsline: Church of the Brethren News Service -- April 22, 2008 Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford, News Director 800-323-8039 ext. via Worldwide Faith News

“She (Sands) said to get on the Web site and contact her with some possible dates and it all worked out.”

Wooddale Bible Brethren and Pennsville Baptist churches in Bullskin are sponsoring the first Women of the Way conference on May 16 and 17. via PittsburghLIVE.com

There is a lot going on in the community Saturday, including the spring clean and three fund-raisers that will allow people to enjoy breakfast, lunch and supper without having to cook. via Goshen News, Goshen, IN