Religious groups have always been targeted by those that do not subscribe to the dogma that they preach, the methods that they follow or the way in which their congregations are run. Religion has always been and always will be a contentious topic. Many churches and sects believe that their teaching is the only correct one and they sometimes level serious criticism on other belief systems. One sect that seems to be a particularly regular target is HOPCC.
Even a quick online search reveals a number of sites that are highly critical of the House of Prayer Christian Churches. A number of complainants allege that they had to donate all their belongings to the church. In some cases this even included the family home. Some even say that they were coerced into resigning their jobs, so as to be able to spend more time on matters pertaining to the church.
Some parents accuse the church of breaking up their families. They say that the Hope of Prayer make extravagant promises to youngsters on both a spiritual and material level. A number of parents allege that their children have been forbidden contact with their families. Other parents say that their children have stopped their studies or quit their jobs after joining the church.
Some of the people that have related their experiences with the church say that they have laid complaints to various authorities. However, according to them, the authorities are hesitant to act in a decisive manner. The right to enjoy freedom of association is an inalienable right and formal steps can only be instituted if there is clear evidence of a crime being committed.
Officials from the House of Prayer Church maintain that the church is nothing else but a spiritual home for those that long for revival and that want to worship with others that share their norms and values. The church expects its members to attend services and prayer meetings and they have a strong focus on missionary work.
On the official website of the church, it clearly states that they are running a seminary and that the rules applicable to the faculty and students are rather strict. No student or staff member are allowed to ponder worldly matters. Presumably that means that they may not own possessions or that they may not earn incomes from regular jobs. Instead, they are to focus wholly upon spiritual matters.
It is clear that some of the critics that launch regular attacks against the House of Prayer Christian Church are very angry and either embittered or outraged. The language used in some of the attacks is downright spiteful and rude. Perhaps level headed readers will know that it is often best to discard opinions on both ends of the spectrum.
There can be no doubt that the House of Prayer has many enemies. Many of those criticising the church are previous members or they have family that are still members. The fact remains that there is not much that can be done when an adult willingly join a specific religious group.
Even a quick online search reveals a number of sites that are highly critical of the House of Prayer Christian Churches. A number of complainants allege that they had to donate all their belongings to the church. In some cases this even included the family home. Some even say that they were coerced into resigning their jobs, so as to be able to spend more time on matters pertaining to the church.
Some parents accuse the church of breaking up their families. They say that the Hope of Prayer make extravagant promises to youngsters on both a spiritual and material level. A number of parents allege that their children have been forbidden contact with their families. Other parents say that their children have stopped their studies or quit their jobs after joining the church.
Some of the people that have related their experiences with the church say that they have laid complaints to various authorities. However, according to them, the authorities are hesitant to act in a decisive manner. The right to enjoy freedom of association is an inalienable right and formal steps can only be instituted if there is clear evidence of a crime being committed.
Officials from the House of Prayer Church maintain that the church is nothing else but a spiritual home for those that long for revival and that want to worship with others that share their norms and values. The church expects its members to attend services and prayer meetings and they have a strong focus on missionary work.
On the official website of the church, it clearly states that they are running a seminary and that the rules applicable to the faculty and students are rather strict. No student or staff member are allowed to ponder worldly matters. Presumably that means that they may not own possessions or that they may not earn incomes from regular jobs. Instead, they are to focus wholly upon spiritual matters.
It is clear that some of the critics that launch regular attacks against the House of Prayer Christian Church are very angry and either embittered or outraged. The language used in some of the attacks is downright spiteful and rude. Perhaps level headed readers will know that it is often best to discard opinions on both ends of the spectrum.
There can be no doubt that the House of Prayer has many enemies. Many of those criticising the church are previous members or they have family that are still members. The fact remains that there is not much that can be done when an adult willingly join a specific religious group.
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