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There are about 100,000 members in Britain.

There are about 100,000 members in Britain.

Worldwide there are about 46,000 Exclusive Brethren, mostly in the [[UK]], [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] but also with congregations in the USA, [[Europe]] and [[Argentina]].

When 'Brethren' are referred to in the press it is generally in reference to the 'Exclusive' group. Worldwide there are about 46,000 Exclusive Brethren, mostly in the [[UK]], [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] but also with congregations in the USA, [[Europe]] and [[Argentina]]. The term 'Exclusive' Brethren is in fact regarded derogatory by the Brethren as it is based on the false belief that members of the 'Exclusive' group are not permitted any contact with the outside world.  The 'Exclusive Brethren' prefer to be known as the 'Plymouth Brethren Christian Church'.<ref>[http://www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org/faqs/family-communitydo-pbcc-members-socialise-with-people-outside-of-the-church/ From the official Exclusive Brethren website</ref>}}

Dr. [[William Lane Craig]] said of the Brethren:

Dr. [[William Lane Craig]] said of the Brethren: