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| '''Adnan Oktar''' |
'''Adnan Oktar''', born in ] in 1956, contraversial Islamic sect Leader. His supporters present him as one of the leading figures in Turkish ]. His critics point to recurring accusations of sexual molestation and drug use against his supporters, including one that is brought up by former model Ebru Simsek after a sex tape surfaced, and the trial is yet to be concluded. | ||
| Oktar has written numerous books using the pen name '''Harun Yahya''' arguing against theory of ]. He has also produced various works on ] and ], accusing Jews of ] and arguing that Zionism and Freemasonry have had significant negative effects on world history and politics. | Oktar has written numerous books using the pen name '''Harun Yahya''' arguing against theory of ]. He has also produced various works on ] and ], accusing Jews of ] and arguing that Zionism and Freemasonry have had significant negative effects on world history and politics. | ||
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Adnan Oktar, born in Ankara in 1956, contraversial Islamic sect Leader. His supporters present him as one of the leading figures in Turkish creationism. His critics point to recurring accusations of sexual molestation and drug use against his supporters, including one that is brought up by former model Ebru Simsek after a sex tape surfaced, and the trial is yet to be concluded.
Oktar has written numerous books using the pen name Harun Yahya arguing against theory of evolution. He has also produced various works on Zionism and Freemasonry, accusing Jews of racism and arguing that Zionism and Freemasonry have had significant negative effects on world history and politics.
Literally hundreds of books are credited to Oktar. He claims sole authorship of all of the books, though due to the sheer numbers involved, critics doubt this. His supporters have translated many of Oktar's books and pamphlets into other languages.
His pen-name, Harun Yahya, is formed from the names "Harun" (Aaron) and "Yahya" (John) in the esteemed memory of the two Prophets.
Aktar has been held in a mental institution for some time. His supporters claim he is presecuted as a religioius figure. His critics point to he is not an Islamic leader in the tradational sense; his followers actively recruit from the young and wealthy segment of the TUrkish elite, and the members of the sect live a luxurious life, reminescent of Scientology in the US.