Why are Brethren so wealthy?

The Brethren have also grown wealthy from their success in business, with some well-known family businesses run by Brethren members. Millions of dollars was brought into the sect from the sale in the 1960s of the McAlpin family's flour business and Mac's shortbread company.

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Also, how do you become a brethren?

Can anyone become a Plymouth Brethren? The majority of our members are born into our Church. However, anyone who is prepared to commit to our beliefs and way of life is welcome to join our Church. Many of our members have made this commitment and remained with our Church. Correspondingly, what is the difference between brother and brethren? Brethren is a fancy plural form of "brother" and is most often used in religious contexts. Though it literally means "brothers," brethren frequently refers to members of the same religious community.

And another question, is brethren male or female?

Brethren is an archaic (old) and obsolete(not used anymore) word for brothers. The feminine version is sisters. In respect to this, is brethren a gender neutral term? The way it's used today the term is gender neutral. When I hear it, it is meant to include men and women. I agree; "brethren" is often used to mean "brothers and sisters."

Do Brethren swim?

Brethren men work at Brethren businesses and the women stay at home. They are not allowed to swim in public pools, nor can they add one to their homes, only if the house comes with it.