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Who**: Hung Hsiu-ch'üan, the founder of the God Worshippers, who believed that he was the brother of Jesus sent to destroy the demons.


 * What**: He went against the Manchu government and its idol worship by creating the Kingdom of Heaven/God worshipers.


 * When**: 1840s-1850s


 * Where**: Canton


 * Why**: He despised idol worshipping and considered them as demons. People were attracted to Hung Hsiu-ch'üan's new religion because under the Manchu government, the Chinese were suffering through social inequality and economic disasters.


 * How**: They were militarily organized and they were sufficient economically because the believers had to give their properties to the movement.