How can it be that having been brought up in a Cult, that named itself a Church
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When does a church cross over to being a cult?
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I'm reading Tania Levin's memoir about being in and out of a pentecostal megachurch (Hillsong - formed from AoG). It's a fascinating read, and I share a lot of her observations. Tania describes Hillsong as a cult and gives reasons why. They are after recruitment and money. People don't...
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On A Psychological standpoint how do churches get and retain parishioners?
On A Psychological standpoint how do churches get and retain parishioners?I am wondering if anyone could clear this up. I am talking about people who joined Jim Jones and Waco Texas cults and other such groups. What is their hold? Is it mass hypnotism or what? Any ideas?
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Why are there so many churches?
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Should Church Pastor's be paid by the Church or work a regular job besides to me
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Who Is Superior: An Apostle or A Bishop?
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