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Racist teachings permeate through 'Message' churches across U.S.
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Racist teachings permeate through 'Message' churches across U.S.

From the Twisted Message: A prophet’s unchecked global sect series
  • Dec 3, 2024
  • Dec 3, 2024 Updated Apr 18, 2025
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Pastors in a Christian religious sect called "The Message" preach against interracial marriage in churches across the U.S. One former Message believer said the teaching made him feel "inferior" because of his race. 

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Videos show 'Message' pastors preach against interracial marriage across U.S.

Videos show 'Message' pastors preach against interracial marriage across U.S.

One former member of the sect said he felt “inferior” as a Black teenager because of his church’s racist beliefs on mixed race relationships.

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