... used to wonder what these fancy~looking buildings dotted around the outskirts of provincial Phils towns and cities represented - until I learned they belonged to a strange religious cult, members of which were expected to contribute a tenth (known as 'tithes') from their income towards the upkeep of their church - and I remember me thinking, "Phew ... sod that!"

Take a gander at this latest link ... ... (if you're interested) and make of it what you will:

http://www.philstar.com/headlines/20...-threat-claims

One thing's for sure ... this weird sect ain't short of a "bob or two". No Siree!