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Fragments of their beliefs in an exalted and deified Jesus, what Mack called the "Christ cult," can be found in the writings of Paul. [ 172 ] [ note 16 ] Yet, Hurtado notes that Paul valued the linkage with "Jewish Christian circles in Roman Judea," which makes it likely that his Christology was in line with, and indebted to, their views. [ 175 ]
The Church of God (Restoration) remains the focus of controversy, with many accusations leveled by ex-members across the world. According to former members the church is cult-like and controls dress code, internet access and relationships. Former member Tina Wall said, "I believe Church of God is a cult, you can't think for yourself, nothing.
[3] [5] He changed the name of the "Forever Family" to the "Church of Bible Understanding" in 1976. Ex-members complained that they worked for very low wages, with all the money going to the church. The group had a communal lifestyle, with Traill maintaining that only he can understand the true meaning of the words of God. Traill encourages his ...
If someone wants to become a Shaker, and the Shakers assent, the would-be member can move into the dwelling house. If the novices, as they are called, stay a week, they sign an articles of agreement, which protects the colony from being sued for lost wages. After a year, the Shakers will take a vote whether to allow the novice in, but it takes ...
Jeffrey Lundgren was born on May 3, 1950, in Independence, Missouri, and grew up as a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS Church). ). According to Lundgren, as well as some of his former neighbors, he was severely abused as a child, particularly by his fat
Also called Indian Rebellion of 1857. 1875: the Theosophical Society was formed in New York City by Helena Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge and others. 1879: Christian Science was granted its charter in Boston, Massachusetts. 1881: Zion's Watch Tower Tract Society was formed by Charles Taze Russell, initiating the Bible Student ...
The first 20-40 members of the Tabernacle Temple were former members and victims of Hosaeng Prayer Center. [2] After joining the Tabernacle Temple, they were convinced that their former pastor was an agent of Satan as recorded in Ezekiel 16: 4-5, Mat 24 :15 - referring to Kim Jong-kyu as the Abomination and the Beast. [2]
A well-publicized member of the church was evangelist Herbert W. Armstrong (1893–1986). In 1927 Armstrong was challenged by his wife, Loma, to find a biblical justification for keeping Sunday as the Christian Sabbath. Loma had come under the influence of Emma Runcorn, a member of the Seventh Day church in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.