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Cult vs. Religion: When Allegiance Replaces Orthodoxy
John and Jed discuss the evolving relationship between doctrine, identity, and spiritual authority within modern charismatic movements, using the International House of Prayer and William Branham's followers as examples. They explore how central figures—be they prophets or institutions—create dependency structures that can supplant traditional Christian orthodoxy. Jed describes his realization that IHOP's identity was deeply intertwined with Mike Bickle, especially as scandals emerged. John explains how followers often unknowingly defer their spiritual identity to a central…
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