Saturday, 22 March 2014

Why Many People Are Trying To Get The HOPCC Exposed

By Gwen Lowe


It is astonishing to learn just how many different churches, sects and congregations there are that all profess a Christian faith. It sometimes seems as if each sect believes that they are they only one that is following the true path. Unfortunately, criticisms against a specific sect are often levelled in public and sometimes the attacks against such sects are fierce. At present there are certainly many people that are doing their utmost to see 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 themes of the criticisms levelled against the church is that it forces its members to donate all their possessions to the church, thereby leaving them utterly dependent upon the church. There are even some that say that certain members are required to quit their regular jobs. Once the members are totally dependent upon the church, they are easy to manipulate, or so the critics allege.

Many critics complain that the church aims to break up families. Young members are indoctrinated to believe that they must cast away their family and loved ones because the church can provide in all their needs. Parents have testified that their children cut off all contact once they become members of the church. Other parents say that their children have changed and that they suspect serious indoctrination.

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

The official website of the church states clearly that everybody connected to their seminary are required to reject all affairs related to the secular world. Instead, they are required to direct all their efforts into spiritual growth, learning and the furthering of the church goals. Critics say that this statement clearly show that those members are not allowed to own anything.

The church has not responded to the attacks levelled against it, apart from publishing a number of glowing reports and letters from some of its members. The church also state that the only requirements of their members is that they spend as much time as possible in prayer and in attending services. Critics say that members are coerced to write positive reports.

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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