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Lónsöræfi is a wilderness area in south-east Iceland. The region is characterised by its varied geological formations. These mostly date from a period 5-7 million years ago when the volcano Kollumúlaeldstöðvar was active. The glacier tongues of the eastern extreme of Vatnajökull also impose themselves on the area. Visible to the north-west is Snæfell (1833m), the highest peak in Iceland that isn't part of a glacier. The mountains within the area itself include Sauðhamarstindur (1319m) and Jökulgilstindar (1313 m).

Lónsöræfi, while less known and less accessible than areas such as Skaftafell and the Southern Highlands, is nevertheless popular with hikers. A transport service from Stafafell farm into the reserve via all-terrain bus is available. Alternatively, the recent construction of a bridge for walkers over the Jökulsá í Lóni river at Eskifell has improved access for hikers. There are mountain huts at Geldingafell, Múlaskáli and Egilssel run by regional associations of Ferðafélag Íslands. A 4-6 day walking route fromSnæfell to Stafafell is possible via the Eyjabakkajökull glacier tongue. The area can also be reached fromGeithellnadalur. The nearest settlements of any size are Höfn and Djúpivogur.

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+'''Lónsöræfi''' is a wilderness area in south-east [[Iceland]]. The region is characterised by its varied geological formations. These mostly date from a period 5-7 million years ago when the volcano Kollumúlaeldstöðvar was active. The glacier tongues of the eastern extreme of [[Vatnajökull]] also impose themselves on the area. Visible to the north-west is Snæfell (1833m), the highest peak in Iceland that isn't part of a glacier. The mountains within the area itself include Sauðhamarstindur (1319m) and Jökulgilstindar (1313 m).
-'''Edir Macedo Bezerra''' (born [[February 18]], [[1945]]) is a religious leader. He founded the [[Universal Church of the Kingdom of God]] with [[R. R. Soares]], who later went on to found his own church, [[International Church of the Grace of God]]. Macedo was raised Catholic, but by 1970 was a [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]]. He founded the "Neo-Pentecostal" IURD, its Portuguese initials, in 1977. In 1986 he studied the methods of Evangelism in the United States and lived in [[Brooklyn]] for a time.
+Lónsöræfi, while less known and less accessible than areas such as [[Skaftafell]] and the Southern Highlands, is nevertheless popular with hikers. A transport service from Stafafell farm into the reserve via all-terrain bus is available. Alternatively, the recent construction of a [[bridge]] for walkers over the [[Jökulsá í Lóni]] river at [[Eskifell]] has improved access for hikers. There are mountain huts at [[Geldingafell]], [[Múlaskáli]] and [[Egilssel]] run by regional associations of [[Ferðafélag Íslands]]. A 4-6 day walking route from[[ Snæfell]] to Stafafell is possible via the [[Eyjabakkajökull]] glacier tongue. The area can also be reached from[[ Geithellnadalur]]. The nearest settlements of any size are [[Höfn]] and [[Djúpivogur]].
-His rapidly growing religious movement has been a source of controversy as it emphasizes on financial prosperity. He has also been controversial for that and for his views of other faiths, particularly the Catholicism he was raised in. In 1992 he spent some days in jail on accusations of charlatanism.<ref>Serbin, Ken. [http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-18188263.html "Brazilian church builds an international empire"], ''HighBeam Encyclopedia'', Accessed April 04, 2007</ref>
+==External links==
-Macedo has come up from much criticism, especially after the 'Kicking of the saint' incident (in which UCKG ex-bishop Sérgio Von Helder kicked a catholic icon in a TV program) and his teachings about tithe and donations, which many say exploit the poor.
+* [http://www.eldhorn.is/stafafell/index.htm Stafafell Farm and Lónsöræfi travel service]
+* [http://english.ust.is/National-Parks/Protectedareas/Lonsoraefi/ Lónsöræfi page of the Icelandic Environment and Food Agency]
+* [http://www.horn.is/ferdafelag/ Ferðafélags Austur-Skaftafellssýslu (in Icelandic)]
+* [http://www.fljotsdalsherad.is/ferdafelag/ Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs (in Icelandic)]
+* [http://www.isafold.de/lonsoraefi98/default.htm Account of a trek through Lónsöræfi, with photos (in German)]
+* [http://www.hi.is/~annadora/lonsoraefi.pdf Lengthy report into tourism in Lónsöræfi, with photos (in Icelandic)]
+* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/gislos/187640145/ Photo] [http://pond.org.uk/galleries/Iceland,%202000/index2.html Photos] [http://www.pbase.com/orelime/lonsoerafi Photos] [http://public.fotki.com/Ellaosk/lnsrfi/ Photos] [http://public.fotki.com/gunnasteina/fer__lnsrfi/page3.html Photos]
+* [http://www.islandsmyndir.is/html_skjol/halendid/Lonsoraefi-2007-07-21/index.html Gallery of Lónsöræfi from www.islandsmyndir.is]
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-The [[Jornal Nacional]] in 1994 exhibited by [[Rede Globo]] (one of the biggest television networks in Brazil) presented an article about how Macedo teaches the church leaders how to convince people to give donations, and exploit churchgoers' poverty and gullibility. The techniques of Edir Macedo, beside other scenes with his bishops, do not coincide with what is preached to the believers during Church sermons.
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-In August of 1989 the journalistic [[Documento Especial]] of the (now extinct) television network, [[Rede Manchete]], also presented evidence against the UCKG. {{Fact|date=June 2007}}
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-Edir Macedo also was denounced by the Public prosecution service by fraudulent import of equipment and use of false public documents and  legal proceedings by the Federal Justice were issued. He was later deemed innocent. {{Fact|date=June 2007}}
+[[Category:South Iceland]]
-Circulating around the internet is an unconfirmed message which shows pictures of the interior and exterior of a lavish house. The caption then states that the pictured mansion is one of Edir Macedo's houses "the pastor to the poor." The message is in Portuguese, and mainly circulates among Brazilians.
-== References ==
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-== External links ==
-*[http://www.uckg.org/ UCKG Help Centre] - Official website
-*[http://www.bispomacedo.com.br/ Bispo Macedo] - Edir Macedo's official website (in Portuguese)
-*[http://www.abn.com.br/fotos/bispomacedo.jpg]
-*[http://www.arcauniversal.com/]
-[[Category:1945 births|Macedo, Edir]]
-[[Category:Brazilian people|Macedo, Edir]]
-[[Category:Christian ministers|Macedo]]
-[[Category:Living people|Macedo, Edir]]
-[[Category:Religious scandals|Macedo]]
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