Despite the secular nature of modern society there are still a myriad of churches all over the world. Some churches differ from each other significantly and in some cases severe criticism is levelled. Recent history has shown that there may be reason to sometimes doubt the bona fides of a sect. One example of a church being the target of many critics is the immense efforts being made to see the HOPCC exposed.
Those against the House of Prayer Christian Church use every means available to them to voice their opinions and to convince the general public that the church should be shunned and even closed down. They believe the church to be false and to be an evil influence in society. They use social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to promote debate and there is a number of websites dedicated to exposing the church.
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.
Critics say that as soon as they join the church, pressure is applied to coerce them in donating their worldly assets to the church. Some claim that they even had to donate their homes and others say they were forced to resign their everyday jobs. Apparently, the church policy is that the belongings of one member are the belongings of all.
Critics are also very vocal about the fact that the church seems to target young people. Some parents allege that their children have been turned against their own families. They say that the House of Prayer convinces young members that they need to shun their families and accept the church as their only family if they wish to attain salvation. Some parents even say that their children exhibits disturbing behavioural traits.
The House of Prayer seminary is also under attack. According the church students and staff at the faculty are encouraged to close themselves from all worldly influences in order to achieve spiritual growth. Critics say that by denying the students and staff the ability to own possessions or earn an income the church is simply making sure that those unfortunate people can be manipulated at will.
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.
Despite the sustained attack aimed at it, the Hope of Prayer church has remained quiet. They refuse to enter into public debate and they do not react to public criticisms. The church maintains that it is a spiritual home for its members. Members are encouraged to pray as often as possible and to grow as individuals.
Those against the House of Prayer Christian Church use every means available to them to voice their opinions and to convince the general public that the church should be shunned and even closed down. They believe the church to be false and to be an evil influence in society. They use social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to promote debate and there is a number of websites dedicated to exposing the church.
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.
Critics say that as soon as they join the church, pressure is applied to coerce them in donating their worldly assets to the church. Some claim that they even had to donate their homes and others say they were forced to resign their everyday jobs. Apparently, the church policy is that the belongings of one member are the belongings of all.
Critics are also very vocal about the fact that the church seems to target young people. Some parents allege that their children have been turned against their own families. They say that the House of Prayer convinces young members that they need to shun their families and accept the church as their only family if they wish to attain salvation. Some parents even say that their children exhibits disturbing behavioural traits.
The House of Prayer seminary is also under attack. According the church students and staff at the faculty are encouraged to close themselves from all worldly influences in order to achieve spiritual growth. Critics say that by denying the students and staff the ability to own possessions or earn an income the church is simply making sure that those unfortunate people can be manipulated at will.
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.
Despite the sustained attack aimed at it, the Hope of Prayer church has remained quiet. They refuse to enter into public debate and they do not react to public criticisms. The church maintains that it is a spiritual home for its members. Members are encouraged to pray as often as possible and to grow as individuals.
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