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.
One of the main criticisms against the House of Prayer is that they recruit members with false promises and outright lies. Detractors say that prospective members are promised that the church will look after them in all ways and that members are focused on helping each other. Members are also told that the teachings of the church are evangelical in nature and that it is based upon the gospels.
Many critics testify that the church requires members to donate their material possessions to the church, apparently to make sure that all members share equally. Some allege that they were even required to donate their homes and cars and in some cases members were forced to resign their jobs. Without assets or an income it is easy for the church to manipulate its members.
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.
The House of Prayer seminary is also under attack. According the church students and staff at the faculty are encouraged to close themselves from all worldly influences in order to achieve spiritual growth. Critics say that by denying the students and staff the ability to own possessions or earn an income the church is simply making sure that those unfortunate people can be manipulated at will.
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.
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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