Saturday, March 29, 2014

Why So Many Critics Want The HOPCC Exposed

By Linda Cantrell


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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