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.
Detractors of the church say that its recruiters lie to potential members, promising them that the church will look after all their needs and that the entire congregation treat each other as family that serves help and support. Critics say that this is a lie, and that only some members benefit from church outreach programs. They also accuse the church of quoting the Bible out of context.
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.
Another serious allegation against the church is that they break up families. Some opponents say that the church indoctrinate young people, convincing them that their salvation can be found only in the church and that they need to shun their worldly families in the process. Several parents testify that their children have severed ties with them, citing the teachings of the church as the reason.
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.
The enemies of the House of Prayer do not limit their attacks to online criticism. Several attempts have been made to lay charges or to at least convince the authorities to investigate the church, its finances and its doctrine. However, the authorities maintain that they cannot launch any investigation without proof that laws are broken. Voluntary membership of the church is certainly not a crime.
The House of Prayer Christian Church has not answered allegations against it formally. The have published a number of letters and testimonials on their website, all very positive and full of praise for the work the church has done. The church denies that it does not allow members to own assets or that they require members to donate their assets to the church.
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.
Detractors of the church say that its recruiters lie to potential members, promising them that the church will look after all their needs and that the entire congregation treat each other as family that serves help and support. Critics say that this is a lie, and that only some members benefit from church outreach programs. They also accuse the church of quoting the Bible out of context.
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.
Another serious allegation against the church is that they break up families. Some opponents say that the church indoctrinate young people, convincing them that their salvation can be found only in the church and that they need to shun their worldly families in the process. Several parents testify that their children have severed ties with them, citing the teachings of the church as the reason.
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.
The enemies of the House of Prayer do not limit their attacks to online criticism. Several attempts have been made to lay charges or to at least convince the authorities to investigate the church, its finances and its doctrine. However, the authorities maintain that they cannot launch any investigation without proof that laws are broken. Voluntary membership of the church is certainly not a crime.
The House of Prayer Christian Church has not answered allegations against it formally. The have published a number of letters and testimonials on their website, all very positive and full of praise for the work the church has done. The church denies that it does not allow members to own assets or that they require members to donate their assets to the church.
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