I was baptized by a cult
Yes, it’s true….and here’s my story.
I was approached by two women at Walmart, the nicest women you could ever think of. They asked me if I wanted to join their bible study. I was feeling lost with my faith and I felt I needed the community. I agreed to join.
The study went on for 3 hours and by the end of the session they revealed to me that God returned already and he took the form of an Asian man.
Obviously I knew better than to believe that, but my need to please others didn’t stop me from saying no to getting baptized. At the end of it all, I said yes to the baptism and went through with it.
I knelt on the floor and pleaded to God as the water ran down my body. I told him I was so sorry. I went back home and cried myself to sleep. I felt spiritually taken advantage of.
Years later I chose to start reading the Bible and found God again. I began shopping around for churches and It was my first day attending this particular church and It just so happened to be “baptism day”. At that moment I felt it. The spirit called to me and told me I needed a new beginning….on MY terms. I stood up and ran over to get baptized. That was one of the most glorious life-changing moments of my life.
In short, the moral of the story is: BAD THINGS HAPPEN. The enemy will pull you away from God but it doesn’t have to end in tragedy. You still have a choice to do what’s right and change your life around. For some it’s picking up a bible and starting with Genesis. For others it’s dunking yourself in holy water. Whatever the case is for you, just do it. You can never really lose if you choose God.
After sharing my personal experience of being baptized by a cult I encountered at Walmart, I realized how many people might be searching for answers or similar stories of spiritual coercion. It's a truly disorienting experience, and I want to offer some additional insights and hope for anyone who's been through something similar or is trying to understand what happened to them. One of the hardest parts was the feeling of being coerced. I remember the pressure, the intense study sessions, and the way they skillfully preyed on my vulnerability and desire for community. It wasn't until later that I connected the dots and understood the specific doctrine they were pushing – the idea of God returning as an 'Asian man.' For those who search for 'Ahnsahnghong,' this is often linked to the World Mission Society Church of God, a group that teaches precisely this. When you're in that moment, feeling lost and seeking connection, these specific teachings can feel overwhelming and hard to question, especially when presented by seemingly kind individuals. That's why understanding cult tactics is so crucial. They often target people in public places, much like my 'Walmart cult' encounter, making their presence feel normal and accessible. If you suspect you've encountered a cult, or are trying to help a loved one, look for red flags. These can include an insistence on isolating you from friends and family, demanding unquestioning loyalty to a specific leader or their interpretations, excessive demands for time or money, and a sense that their group holds exclusive truth. My own path to healing involved recognizing that I had been spiritually exploited. The profound sense of violation, as if my faith had been hijacked, was deeply painful. Rebuilding my spiritual foundation was a slow but incredibly rewarding journey. It meant taking the time to read the Bible for myself, without external pressure, and seeking out a healthy church community where I felt safe to explore and grow. For me, it culminated in that second baptism, a conscious choice to reclaim my faith on my own terms, free from the manipulation I had experienced earlier. It was a powerful moment of reclaiming my spiritual autonomy and truly finding true faith. If you're grappling with the aftermath of a cult experience, remember that healing is possible. Seek support from trusted friends, family, or professionals. Resources like cult awareness groups, therapists specializing in spiritual abuse, and supportive faith communities can help guide you back to a place of genuine peace and connection. Don't be afraid to seek help and know that your journey back to yourself, and to God, is entirely valid and worth fighting for. Every step toward genuine faith, whether it's simply picking up a book, engaging with daily devotionals like 'Jesus Calling,' or finding a new church, is a step towards true freedom and healing from being baptized by a cult.
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