Many Efforts Re Made To See HOPCC Exposed

By Linda Cantrell


Despite the secular nature of modern society there are still a myriad of churches all over the world. Some churches differ from each other significantly and in some cases severe criticism is levelled. Recent history has shown that there may be reason to sometimes doubt the bona fides of a sect. One example of a church being the target of many critics is the immense efforts being made 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.

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.

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.

Many critics say that the Hope of Prayer indoctrinates young people to turn their backs on their own families. According to some critics the church entices youngsters to join and once they have joined they are told that the church is their only family. Many examples of young people that have severed ties with their loved ones are cited on some of the websites.

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.

There have been several unsuccessful attempts to convince various authorities to investigate the church. It seems that there is not sufficient evidence that points to crimes being committed or laws flaunted. So far the authorities have maintained a hands off approach, maintaining that membership is voluntary and that it is not against the law to donate assets to a church or for the church to own assets.

The House of Prayer Christian Church seems to have adopted a policy of quiet dignity. They do not answer criticisms in public and they do not enter into debate about their policies and doctrine. Their website contains a number of letters from grateful members.




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