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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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