It seems like every time I write an article about a new TikTok trend, five others spring up in their place. This week, we're going to look at Destiny Swapping, the idea that people are not only endowed with pre-ordained destinies for their lives, but also that these destinies are not indelibly attached to us.
John Campbell is back with Season 2 of his TV show Under His Command, where he takes a second look at the controversial Destiny church in four 15 minute episodes. This time John's looking at the church's “Man Up” program and talking to ex-members of the church, mainly anonymously as these apostates are taking a risk by speaking up.
One of our readers from the other side of the world, a Kiwi living in Ireland has told us about a Destiny Church in the UK.
This coming week has the threat of action against the government with yet another protest organised by Destiny Church and its leaders Brian (variously adorned with the title of Bishop, or Apostle) and Hannah Tamaki.
The church was irresponsible with their recent protest, held during a level 3 lockdown in Auckland. The majority of those attending were without masks, and were not following physical distancing guidelines. When the media pointed out that most people were not wearing masks, the church's leader, Brian Tamaki, said: "I saw everyone wearing masks."
Despite being clairvoyant Angel Destiny admits she was taken by surprise when her 1920s house collapsed around her as she soaked in the bath.