There are numerous churches, religions and sects, all believing that their specific doctrine is the only correct one. In many cases there are only superficial differences between the beliefs of different churches, but they nevertheless believe that they are practicing the true faith. Criticism against certain sects is strong and intense and often aimed at proving that the target is in error. In such a way many critics strongly want the HOPCC exposed.
Even a rudimentary internet search will reveal several websites dedicated to the exposure of the House of Prayer Christian Church. There are even Twitter and Facebook groups dedicated to exposing the sect as evil, unchristian and cruel. In many cases those levelling the criticism were members of the House of Prayer at one time or family and friends of members.
Criticisms against the church follow various themes. One of the main ones is that the church allegedly requires its members to show their faith by donating all their possessions to the church. Some critics have stated that they were forced to donate their homes. Others said that they were intimidated into resigning their jobs so that they can spend more time promoting the goals of the church.
Another major theme in the criticisms against the House of Prayer is that they go to great lengths to recruit young people, only to indoctrinate them and alienate them from their loved ones and families. Many family members of such young members say that their children refuse any contact with them and they accuse the church of indoctrinating the young members to accept the church as their only family.
Relentless critics have tried to convince the authorities to launch investigations into the House of Prayer Christian Church. Not much has been done thus far, however. The authorities have made it clear that they cannot and will not investigate a church unless there is reasonable proof that a crime or crimes have been committed. The voluntary donation of money and assets is not a crime.
On its own website the House of Prayer state students at its seminary and the staff connected to the seminary are required to eschew worldly matters. They are required to employ all their energies in prayer, contemplation and in the achievement of personal growth. The church says that only those that are one hundred per cent dedicated to the mission of the church are fit to serve.
The church itself does not seem to react to the criticisms levelled against it. They have published a number of extremely positive testimonials on their website but, once again, critics ridicule these testimonies, saying that members are indoctrinated and cowed into providing their testimonies. The church itself maintains that they simply wish their members to pray and to attend as many services as is possible.
Those defending the church point out that some of the criticism levelled against the church come perilously close to hate speech. Rude language and allegations bordering on slander are common. They maintain that this is a sure sign of envy and hatred and that most of the attacks are from disgruntled and envious previous members. Defenders of the church urge the public to see through these criticisms and to ignore unproven allegations.
Even a rudimentary internet search will reveal several websites dedicated to the exposure of the House of Prayer Christian Church. There are even Twitter and Facebook groups dedicated to exposing the sect as evil, unchristian and cruel. In many cases those levelling the criticism were members of the House of Prayer at one time or family and friends of members.
Criticisms against the church follow various themes. One of the main ones is that the church allegedly requires its members to show their faith by donating all their possessions to the church. Some critics have stated that they were forced to donate their homes. Others said that they were intimidated into resigning their jobs so that they can spend more time promoting the goals of the church.
Another major theme in the criticisms against the House of Prayer is that they go to great lengths to recruit young people, only to indoctrinate them and alienate them from their loved ones and families. Many family members of such young members say that their children refuse any contact with them and they accuse the church of indoctrinating the young members to accept the church as their only family.
Relentless critics have tried to convince the authorities to launch investigations into the House of Prayer Christian Church. Not much has been done thus far, however. The authorities have made it clear that they cannot and will not investigate a church unless there is reasonable proof that a crime or crimes have been committed. The voluntary donation of money and assets is not a crime.
On its own website the House of Prayer state students at its seminary and the staff connected to the seminary are required to eschew worldly matters. They are required to employ all their energies in prayer, contemplation and in the achievement of personal growth. The church says that only those that are one hundred per cent dedicated to the mission of the church are fit to serve.
The church itself does not seem to react to the criticisms levelled against it. They have published a number of extremely positive testimonials on their website but, once again, critics ridicule these testimonies, saying that members are indoctrinated and cowed into providing their testimonies. The church itself maintains that they simply wish their members to pray and to attend as many services as is possible.
Those defending the church point out that some of the criticism levelled against the church come perilously close to hate speech. Rude language and allegations bordering on slander are common. They maintain that this is a sure sign of envy and hatred and that most of the attacks are from disgruntled and envious previous members. Defenders of the church urge the public to see through these criticisms and to ignore unproven allegations.
This article collected, selected and written by: Author Van Hoc
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