Gracie Noriega, 8 Years Old, Passed Away from Leukemia Many gospel teachings have historically associated good health with divine favor and illness with sin or Divine displeasure. However, under Pastor Isaac Noriega's teachings, Golden Dawn Tabernacle has escalated this idea by suggesting that one's sickness is the congregation's fault. This disturbing doctrine, combined with their views on faith and divine healing, not only leads to a delay in medical treatment for many ill congregates but also inflicts severe psychological trauma.
Pastor Isaac Noriega Presiding Over Funeral Burial Service at South Lawn Cemetary Matthew 8:22: But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.
Separation Within The Church - Mistrust and Infighting
Pastor Isaac Noriega According to current and former church members, Pastor Isaac Noriega, the leader of the church, is well known for the harsh tactics he uses for maintaining tight control over the church and its members. It is important to note that Isaac teaches that as the pastor and head of this sovereign church, he holds authority over them, so it is important that they be subject to his teachings. One of the methods of control he routinely uses is encouraging families to separate, even those who are current church members, by suggesting there is no reason for them to visit each other, especially grandparents. This is believed to be done in cases where he fears the grandparents may influence their children and grandchildren against him, especially if he has had a falling out with them.