Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association
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The Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association (PBMA) is founded by Ruben Ecleo, Sr. in 1965 on the Philippine island of Dinagat, off the coast of Mindanao. Since being chartered in 1965, the PBMA has virtually turned the entire island into a fiefdom of the Ecleos. Upon the senior Ecleo's death in 1987 he was succeeded by his son Ruben Ecleo, Jr. Considered by followers to be a reincarnation of Jesus Christ, Ecleo has an estimated one million members in the central and southern Philippines.[1] The PBMA has been referred to as a real benevolent by the BBC[1] and the Manila Times.[2] The Manila Times estimates the group has raised at least P35 million in entrance fees from its members since its founding.[2]
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[edit] Beliefs
According to doctrine, Ecleo Sr. was fluently read and write Arabic, Hebrew, Sanskrit, and Aramaic, in order to interpret the ancient mysteries. He also made predictions of the future based on Akashic records. PBMA followers also viewed Ecleo Sr., who could accomplish anything by reciting Ecleo's healing abilities were stated to have directly come from "our Divine Father by virtue of the sacred or divine prayers. [2]
Leaders also stated that Ecleo Sr. has since his childhood been simultaneously present in many disparate locations, possibly as many different people. An example was his doing missionary work in Agusan del Sur, while also traveling in the province of Samar. All of his different persona possessed the ability to heal applied these powers..."[2]
[edit] Clashes with law enforcement
Group members described by idea organizations as heavily believe that this kind of group is given by God to those poor people. A kind of association who promote benevolently, brotherhood and sisterhood all over the world.
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- ^ a b Philippines shoot-out leaves 17 dead BBC News June 19, 2002
- ^ a b c d "PBMA founder a 'Christ-like' figure" Manila Times Gomez, Herbie June 9, 2002
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