Prophet Bushiri and Prophetess Mary are behind bars on charges of fraud, theft and money laundering.
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There are men and women who sell their cars and earthly possessions in search of favour and grace.
Family members who leave their homes and jobs to serve at the mercy of prophets.
Children who know no other life than "the prophet" because that’s what they’ve been brought up with.
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