The world is home to many religions and belief systems. There are numerous churches that all follow their own doctrine. In some cases the differences between churches are very small but in some cases they are fundamental. Numerous sects have also sprung up and some of them believe that their way is the only way to salvation. Such sects are often targeted by both other churches and by the general public. At present, many critics are doing everything they can to see the HOPCC exposed.
Critics of the House of Prayer Christian Church are very serious about the complaints about the church. They have special Facebook and Twitter sites to voice and publish their criticism and there are several websites dedicated to exposing the alleged wrongs and travesties of the church. From reading the many criticisms and complaints it is clear that many of those critics were one time members of the House of Prayer.
Many critics say that the church lie to prospective members. They say that church officials promise prospective members that the church will look after both their spiritual and physical needs. Critics say that the teachings of the church are not based upon the true gospel but that they are rather twisted versions of biblical text that are used out of context to keep members in line.
Many critics testify that the church requires members to donate their material possessions to the church, apparently to make sure that all members share equally. Some allege that they were even required to donate their homes and cars and in some cases members were forced to resign their jobs. Without assets or an income it is easy for the church to manipulate its members.
Many critics say that the Hope of Prayer indoctrinates young people to turn their backs on their own families. According to some critics the church entices youngsters to join and once they have joined they are told that the church is their only family. Many examples of young people that have severed ties with their loved ones are cited on some of the websites.
Another area of criticism is the way in which the church runs its seminary. According to the official website of the House of Prayer, students and faculty at the seminary are required to focus all their energies on their own spiritual growth and the furthering of the church aims. To do this, they need to reject all thoughts and acts related to the physical world.
There have been several unsuccessful attempts to convince various authorities to investigate the church. It seems that there is not sufficient evidence that points to crimes being committed or laws flaunted. So far the authorities have maintained a hands off approach, maintaining that membership is voluntary and that it is not against the law to donate assets to a church or for the church to own assets.
The House of Prayer Christian Church seems to have adopted a policy of quiet dignity. They do not answer criticisms in public and they do not enter into debate about their policies and doctrine. Their website contains a number of letters from grateful members.
Critics of the House of Prayer Christian Church are very serious about the complaints about the church. They have special Facebook and Twitter sites to voice and publish their criticism and there are several websites dedicated to exposing the alleged wrongs and travesties of the church. From reading the many criticisms and complaints it is clear that many of those critics were one time members of the House of Prayer.
Many critics say that the church lie to prospective members. They say that church officials promise prospective members that the church will look after both their spiritual and physical needs. Critics say that the teachings of the church are not based upon the true gospel but that they are rather twisted versions of biblical text that are used out of context to keep members in line.
Many critics testify that the church requires members to donate their material possessions to the church, apparently to make sure that all members share equally. Some allege that they were even required to donate their homes and cars and in some cases members were forced to resign their jobs. Without assets or an income it is easy for the church to manipulate its members.
Many critics say that the Hope of Prayer indoctrinates young people to turn their backs on their own families. According to some critics the church entices youngsters to join and once they have joined they are told that the church is their only family. Many examples of young people that have severed ties with their loved ones are cited on some of the websites.
Another area of criticism is the way in which the church runs its seminary. According to the official website of the House of Prayer, students and faculty at the seminary are required to focus all their energies on their own spiritual growth and the furthering of the church aims. To do this, they need to reject all thoughts and acts related to the physical world.
There have been several unsuccessful attempts to convince various authorities to investigate the church. It seems that there is not sufficient evidence that points to crimes being committed or laws flaunted. So far the authorities have maintained a hands off approach, maintaining that membership is voluntary and that it is not against the law to donate assets to a church or for the church to own assets.
The House of Prayer Christian Church seems to have adopted a policy of quiet dignity. They do not answer criticisms in public and they do not enter into debate about their policies and doctrine. Their website contains a number of letters from grateful members.
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