Fears grow as homophobic Australian cult leader who claims to be Christ gains followers | Weird | News | Daily Express

Brian Leonard Golightly Marshall, who refers to himself as BLGM, claims to have confirmation from a former pope that his face is burnt into the famous Turin Shroud and he is 'Jesus of Nazareth' reincarnated.

The wild claims - coupled with homophobic rants about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT) "being destroyed" and allegations the current Pope Francis is his nemesis - have sparked concerns as his number of followers grows.

Marshall lives in the small coastal town of Toogoom, 180 miles north of Brisbane, in Queensland, Australia, with his wife, pet cat, plants and a car he calls the 'Ark of the Covenant'.

He has published online a letter he claims is from former Pope Benedict as well as images of his face transposed on the Turin shroud.

The 71-year-old has also shared several videos online during which he claims to have scars on his hands and feet "where he was nailed to the cross".

In one online posting, he is pictured above the description: "The Christ Comforter Father King of Kings of Lords Brian Leonard Golightly Marshall."

Underneath it states: "Almighty God BLGM is taking back his rainbow. The LGBT will be destroyed as they were at Sodom and Gomorrah in their day."

Fears grow as homophobic Australian cult leader who claims to be Christ gains followers | Weird | News | Daily Express

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Australian Cult Leader Believes He Is The Second Coming Of Jesus And One American Fears For His Father-In-Law Who Plans To Leave Behind His Life And Follow Him

Marshall even has followers in the United States. One man is seriously worried about his father-in-law, who is ready to abandon his wife and family and sell his home so he can move to Australia to live with Marshall.

The concerned man, who resides in California, says that his father-in-law is prepared to leave behind his wife, children, and grandchildren to go to Australia and be part of Marshall’s growing cult.

The man says that his wife’s stepfather has been tricked by Marshall into believing his lies. Because he does not want to embarrass his family, he has asked that their identity be kept a secret. He adds that the family is still struggling to come to terms with the man’s decision.

The concerned man told the Daily Mail that he fears his father-in-law’s “mental fragility” is being taken advantage of by Marshall.