How about a story about a unique religious movement? That is Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. We are standing in front of the Brotherhood of the Cross Church. It is a place where faith takes on a different meaning.
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is a new religious movement. It was founded in 1956 by Olumba Olumba Obu in Nigeria. It stands apart from traditional Christianity. Brotherhood of the Cross and Star views itself not as a church. It proclaims itself the new Kingdom of God on Earth. Its founder, Olumba Olumba Obu, is considered the Holy Spirit. He is seen as the God of all creation.
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star blends Christian teachings. It embraces ideas of incarnation and reincarnation. Veganism is also advocated.
Love towards all is central. Members don white robes. They study the Bible. They practice fasting. This is the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star way. All races are welcome. All classes are welcome. All ages and genders are welcome. Faith is used to heal. Medicine is avoided.
During prayer, some members sit. Others give public witness. The latter group wears white robes. They pray barefoot. They kneel. They knock their heads three times on the ground. This is a gesture to God. The white robes refer to Revelation. The bare feet refer to Moses and Exodus.
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star teaches that Jesus did not finish communicating his beliefs. Obu explains, expands, and adds to Jesus’ teachings. Some Brotherhood teachings have no parallel in the Old or New Testament. Witchcraft is rejected. Divination is condemned. Polygyny is forbidden.
They have over 2 million followers. Most live in Nigeria and Ghana. Some reside in Britain, France, Germany, Ukraine, and the United States.
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star teaches about divine incarnations. Adam was the first. Then came Enoch, Noah, Melchizedek, Moses, Elijah, Jesus Christ, and finally Obu. These incarnations are God in mortal form. God is omnipresent. He sometimes appears as mortal life.
Because of their belief in transmigration of souls, members are vegan. Alcohol is not allowed. Meat is not allowed. Tobacco is not allowed. Processed food is not allowed. Meat causes aggression and disease.
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is not involved in politics. However, members participate in Nigerian politics. Olumba Olumba Obu makes declarations. He makes predictions about Nigerian politics.
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star has churches in many countries. It has its own government. It sends ambassadors to other countries. The church has a cable TV station. It is called Starcross TV.
Here in Dallas, the Brotherhood of the Cross Church is a branch. It spreads the gospel of Jesus Christ. They practice Christianity. They heal the sick. They help the poor. They relieve the distressed. Members love one another. They have faith in Jesus. They hope in God.
Remember this unique movement. Consider its message of love and unity. As we leave the Brotherhood of the Cross Church, let us reflect on its principles. Let us carry the spirit of love and compassion with us.