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There’s no question that those in the Church of Christ share many beliefs with traditional, historic Protestant Christians… but there are some distinctives that separate them. That makes them a cult of Christianity in a technical sense, but that should not be considered a negative without addressing their actual beliefs.
Jan 23, 2024 · The Church of Christ is one of several Christian denominations to arise from the American Reformation Movement of the 19th century. They practice strict biblical adherence and follow traditions of the early Christian church. Discover 10 things to know about the Church of Christ history and beliefs!
Aug 10, 2016 · There are three important questions to consider when determining whether or not a church is actually a cult, according to the Rev. Billy Graham.
The Churches of Christ, also commonly known as the Church of Christ, is a loose association of autonomous Christian congregations located around the world. Typically, their distinguishing beliefs are that of the necessity of baptism for salvation and the prohibition of musical instruments in worship.
Aug 3, 2023 · According to two lawsuits filed July 13 in L.A. County Court, the International Churches of Christ (ICOC) is not a church, but a “cult,” a high-control group where leaders allegedly take...
Sep 28, 2021 · Counseling sessions—with school children, church members, and married couples—were one of the main mechanisms through which Christ Church pastors engendered a culture of male domination.
Former members of the church have alleged that it is a cult [ 9] and have accused it, along with the International Christian Church, of covering up sexual abuse of children. [ 10][ 11] Janja Lalich, an academic expert on cults and coercion, has stated that in her view, the ICOC has at minimum some of the "hallmarks of a cult". [ 10] .