Saturday, 15 March 2014

The Movement To Have The HOPCC Exposed

By Gwen Lowe


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.

Critics against the House of Prayer Christian Church are serious about the matter. They employ modern media such as Twitter and Facebook to publish their feelings and opinions and there are many websites dedicated to exposing the House of Prayer as a dangerous sect that is out to enrich the officials of the church at the cost of the members.

One of the main criticisms is that the church apparently expects its members to donate all their worldly goods. Some critics allege that they were required to donate even their homes to the church and one witness say that their home was allocated to another member of the church. In some cases members were even required to quit their jobs and work for the church full time.

There are also serious criticisms regarding the recruitment practices of the House of Prayer. Some witnesses state that their children became members only to be indoctrinated and alienated from their family and loved ones. Young members are allegedly forbidden to have any contact with their parents, especially if the parents do not approve membership of the church. Parents also say that their children show disturbing behaviour once they become members.

Critics have not stopped at the publication of their feelings, warnings and opinions. Several efforts have been made to institute a full examination of the House Of Prayer and its affairs. Thus far, however, no formal investigations have been undertaken. The attitude of the authorities is that there is no clear indication that any crimes are committed

On the official website of the House of Prayer the church say that it has a seminary and that the students and staff are expected to turn away from all worldly affairs. This is to allow them to channel all their energies into their own spiritual growth and to pursue the mission of the church. Critics say that this means that the students and staff may not own property or earn money in any manner.

In the meanwhile the church seems to maintain a dignified silence and they do not react. Their website contains several glowing testimonials but critics scoff at that, saying that members are manipulated into providing such positive testimonials. The church maintains that they simply require their members to spend time praying and attending services in order to achieve personal and spiritual growth.

There are those defending the House Of Prayer Christian Church, even some that are not members. They say that the severity of the attacks against the church smack of bias. Indeed, many of the published criticisms against the church use provocative language and in some cases allegations are made without any supporting facts. It is also said that the main critics are only those that are disgruntled with the church because they failed to achieve the goals prescribed by the faith.




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