Bekir Berk, a founder of the Anti-Communism Association and known for his CIA connections, was commemorated with praise by a segment within the Nurcu movement on the anniversary of his death. Some Nurcus reacted negatively to Berk being portrayed as a 'hero'. It is known that Berk was a close friend of Fethullah Gülen during his lifetime.
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Bekir Berk, a founder of the Anti-Communism Association and known for his CIA connections, was commemorated with praise by a segment within the Nurcu movement on the anniversary of his death. Some Nurcus reacted negatively to Berk being portrayed as a 'hero'. It is known that Berk was a close friend of Fethullah Gülen during his lifetime.