Thursday, February 14, 2008

Is Church of God a Cult?

After watching these video i went to the website Whoisahnsahnghong.com ( which is on my links on the sidebar) here is an excerpt from that page:

So according to the Cult Watch website it is claimed that the Church of God World Mission Society has cult like behavior, then if we want to judge by those standards Christianity per say is the biggest cult to ever exist. From now on we will analyze these claims through the Bible. Keep in mind through all of this that Jesus was just a carpenter during his time.

1. Their leader/s may claim a special, exclusive ministry, revelation or position of authority given by God.

(Mt 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.)

2. They believe they are the only true church and take a critical stance regarding the Jewish temple while at the same time praising and exalting their own group, leader/s and work.

(Jn 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.)

3. They use intimidation or psychological manipulation to keep members loyal to their ranks. This could be in the form of subtle threats of dire calamity sent by God if they leave; certain death at Armageddon/last days, being shunned by their family and friends etc.

(2 Pet 3:11-12 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat.)

4. There will be great emphasis on loyalty to the group and its teachings. The lives of members will be totally absorbed into the group’s activities.

(Ac 2:46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts)

5. There will be total control over almost all aspects of the private lives of members. This control can be direct through communal living, or constant and repetitious teaching on how to be a true Israelite or being obedient to leadership. Members will look to their leaders for guidance in everything they do.

(Phil 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus)

6. Cults may proclaim they have no clergy/laity distinction and no paid ministry class - they they are all equal.

(Gl 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.)

7. Any dissent or questioning of the group’s teachings is discouraged. Criticism in any form is seen as rebellion. There will be an emphasis on authority, unquestioning obedience and submission. This is vigilantly maintained.

(1 Co 8:10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought..)

8. Members are required to demonstrate their loyalty to the group in some way. They may be required give up their lives by quitting school or work.

(Lk 18:28-30 Peter said to him, “We have left all we had to follow you!” ,”I tell you the truth,” Jesus said to them, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God will fail to receive many times as much in this age and, in the age to come, eternal life.”)

If we want to judge by these standards then Christianity is the biggest cult to ever exist. Truly we cannot judge God by the standards of the world. What is correct to follow the Bible, or to Follow some guys opinion on a website? If you want to understand Christ Ahnsahnghong and the teachings of the Church of God World Mission Society, come study everything through the Bible, there is nothing to hide.

5 comments:

God's Will said...

If we are a cult because we follow the teachings of the bible and Christ Ahnsahnghong, what do you call those who do not follow anything? Because of Christ Ahnsahnghong what has been kept in darkness for centuries has been exposed. Thanks be to Father Christ Ahnsahnghong because of him we understand the deepest secrets of God.

Anonymous said...

WOW! the Church of God is so well organized with their information concerning their church. All of your evidence comes from the bible. Who can deny that?

Anonymous said...

I'd rather be called a cult by man while following the true God, Jesus' 2nd Coming, than to be called a cult by God while following a lump of cheese.

Anonymous said...

If we go to heaven it's a cult? It's a cult to have eternal life?
It's a cult to rejoice day after day in heaven?
It's a cult to have a sign with God?
It's a cult to enjoy eternal rest?

Anonymous said...

God Bless you precious sibling!!!!!! I was Reading some the of the horrible blogs people were leaving and i found this one and it is like a breath of fresh air!!! YOu keep on keepin on!!.
there is no other truth than this. He who belongs to god hears what GoD says! the reason you do not hear is that you do not belong!! john 8:47

I can't wait to meet you in heaven!!!

your brother jose g