Riverside Christian Church
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This cult is ran by a egotistical man who seeks to use religion to control his adherents. 'Pastor James Thorsten' has even disregarded the laws of man as he has not reported criminal activity to the proper authority's. Instead, there is a continuous cover up which is aided by the escape from reason that has permeated this congregation.
This church focuses on the outward manifestations of individuals to define their standing before God. There is a constant pressure to conform to the evolving theology of one man. All others must fall in line or be out of Gods will.
This organization has also supported the scandalous television preachers/ prophets that have shamed evangelical Christianity. Benny Hinn, John Bevere, Juanita Bynmun, Kim Clement, Clarice Fluett and Ken Copeland are a few of these heretics.
Timothy tells of the qualifications for church leadership. One important reality is the conduct of a Pastors family. The family of this pastor is not in order and yet he seeks to control the family's of others. This has resulted in broken families, bitterness, divorce and oppression.