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They have a branch in Anchorage, but it is called "Great Land Christian Church". The people I know who are hard core Christians of what *I* would consider "cultish" churches, considered them cults, so, it seems to be the predominate feeling so far. If I remember right, these people spoke in tongues, and had the feeling of "if you aren't one of us, you are going to HELL"!!! As a Lutheran and part of an interfaith ministry, that really bothers me. My experience with these types of groups is one of well, brainwashing, but I cna't think of a better term right now. Any religion or group that condemns others for their beliefs isn't my scene, so I haven't been close to them, just a friendliness and a distance with respect.
***My own campus has some Christian groups that use all kinds of glitz and hype to get people to come to their actitivites. My group just uses old fashion friendliness and we accept everyone as is, and are glad they came. It is kind of different here, as we have a HUGE LDS (Mormon) influence, and the Baptists stay away from the other protestants because we are "too liberal". We do more activities with the Islamic students, than other Christians, outside from the people we share space with, and the Catholics. We don't have a Hillel group, but at a neighboring campus the Lutherans get together with them, and we're invited***
Anyway, you're a good friend to be aware and concerned of this Senusret, and just be supportive and understanding, which I am sure you are already. I am so sorry we didn't get to hang out when I was in D.C.! I'll be back though!
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