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*** Certain geographic regions seem to be held under the power of distinct spiritual forces.***

I agree. In a few of the rural areas of Ukraine I visited, I found a strong oppressive spirit present. There were several attempts on the young pastor and his family's life. In this instance, there were many folks involved in satan worshipping. But, the more subtle decieving spirits are even here in the bible belt. Look at the strength of the ACOC and the smaller legalistic churches. The twisting of scriptures is hard for an undiscerning person to detect.

Yes, I agree that we should pray for discernment. In the Body of Christ there are those who have the spiritual gift of prophecy and discernment. However, what if the church itself is centered in false doctrine? Who in their church will confront with Truth?

***...oppressive spirit present. ***

I saw the same thing in Austria.

***However, what if the church itself is centered in false doctrine? Who in their church will confront with Truth?***

In the case of the World Wide Church of God, once the errant leader died off (H Armstrong) the new leadership ejected most of the unbiblical teaching and reformed itself. I believe also that the Seventh Day Adventist went thought a similar purge.

Unfortunately these seem to be the exceptions to the rule.