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Religion News Blog, Amsterdam, Netherlands
July 14, 2008 News Summary
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ReligionNewsBlog.com • Item 21761 • Posted: Monday July 14, 2008  

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Man who says he’s Jesus brings his controversial message back to Houston

HOUSTON — He claims to be the second coming of Christ, but his message is controversial.

Dr. Jose Luis de Jesus Miranda came to the Houston area Sunday, and once again, a crowd gathered, rapt on his every word.
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Miranda runs a worldwide organization called Creciendo en Gracia (Growing in Grace) – an organization that he claims has millions of followers.

He preaches a message of freedom to indulge.

“His message tells us that we’re perfect, that there’s no sin, there’s no devil,” Gisela Villanueva said.

Miranda also says there’s no hell.
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But experts say Miranda’s operation has signs of being a cult.

Miranda wants to establish a world government with himself as the leader.

He’s also been criticized for accepting expensive gifts from followers like watches and cars, and living an extravagant lifestyle.

Theologically, Miranda’s movement — Creciendo en Gracia (Growing in Grace) — is a cult of Christianity, due to the fact that it rejects essential doctrines of the Christian faith.

• Apologetics Index has various research resouces on Jose Luis de Jesus Mirada and Creciendo en Gracia

• Kevin Peters’ report can be seen in this KHOU video.

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