The history of the world is riddled with violence directly related to religious issues or differences. Modern society is more tolerant and religious freedom is advocated in most parts of the world. Yet there remain many churches and sects that seem to attract severe criticism and sanction. Those that want the HOPCC exposed, for example, are vehement in their efforts to discredit the church.
Detractors of the House of Prayer church are adamant in their belief that this church is nothing but a scam to strip members of their assets are to enrich the officials of the church, all done in the name of God and with the promise of life eternal. Critics are vocal and they use the internet and social media to warn the general public against this church.
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.
Another major point of contention seems to be the methods used by the church to convince members to make donations to the church. Members are told that those with plenty need to help those with little. In reality, critics allege, only favoured members benefit. Some members have given up their homes and even their jobs in order to spend more time in achieving the goals of the church.
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.
There are also allegations that the church uses its seminary to indoctrinate both the students and the staff. The church states, on its own website, that the students and staff are encouraged to shun all worldly matters and to concentrate only upon the mission of the church and their own spiritual growth. Detractors say that this is proof that the church tries to alienate members from the societies in which they live.
To the frustration of enemies of the House of Prayer efforts to get various authorities to launch investigations into the affairs of the church have been fruitless. Several authorities have declined to investigate, saying that the church is not breaking any laws and that there are no indications that crimes are committed. Individual cases, such as when the parents of under age children complain will be followed up, however.
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.
Detractors of the House of Prayer church are adamant in their belief that this church is nothing but a scam to strip members of their assets are to enrich the officials of the church, all done in the name of God and with the promise of life eternal. Critics are vocal and they use the internet and social media to warn the general public against this church.
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.
Another major point of contention seems to be the methods used by the church to convince members to make donations to the church. Members are told that those with plenty need to help those with little. In reality, critics allege, only favoured members benefit. Some members have given up their homes and even their jobs in order to spend more time in achieving the goals of the church.
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.
There are also allegations that the church uses its seminary to indoctrinate both the students and the staff. The church states, on its own website, that the students and staff are encouraged to shun all worldly matters and to concentrate only upon the mission of the church and their own spiritual growth. Detractors say that this is proof that the church tries to alienate members from the societies in which they live.
To the frustration of enemies of the House of Prayer efforts to get various authorities to launch investigations into the affairs of the church have been fruitless. Several authorities have declined to investigate, saying that the church is not breaking any laws and that there are no indications that crimes are committed. Individual cases, such as when the parents of under age children complain will be followed up, however.
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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