Talk:Shekinah Church

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Changes for Nuetrality

According to Wikipedia's Neutral Point of View (NPOV) policy, the Shekinah Church article appears to make efforts to adhere to neutrality standards but may have areas that require careful review to fully meet those standards. Positive Aspects of Neutrality:

Attribution of Allegations: The article attributes allegations and criticisms to specific sources, such as former members, media reports, and the Netflix documentary Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult. This aligns with the NPOV guideline of avoiding stating opinions as facts and properly attributing contested statements.

Presentation of Multiple Viewpoints: The article includes responses from Robert Shinn and 7M Films, who have denied the allegations. It mentions their perspective, thereby providing a more balanced view as recommended by the NPOV policy.

Structure and Content Balance: Sections like "Mission and beliefs" and "History" provide information about the church's stated objectives and background, which helps in presenting a rounded view of the subject.

Areas for Improvement:

Due and Undue Weight: The article devotes significant space to allegations, legal actions, and controversies. According to the NPOV policy's "Due and undue weight" section, articles should represent views in proportion to their prominence in reliable sources. If the negative aspects dominate the article without equivalent coverage in reliable secondary sources, it might give undue weight to those viewpoints.

Neutral Language Usage: While the article generally avoids biased language, phrases like "strict rules and schedules" or "tactics such as isolating members" could be perceived as non-neutral if not adequately supported by reliable sources. The "Words to watch" guideline advises caution with potentially loaded terms.

Verifiability and Reliable Sources: Some claims are based on the Netflix documentary and media reports. Ensuring that all statements are backed by reliable, independent sources is crucial. The article should avoid over-reliance on a single source, especially if it's a documentary that may have its own perspective.

Recentism: Given that some events are from 2024, there's a risk of recentism—giving undue weight to recent events. The NPOV policy suggests that articles should not be biased toward recent information if it skews the overall understanding of the subject.

Recommendations:

Ensure Proportional Representation: Reassess the amount of content dedicated to controversies versus other aspects of the church to ensure alignment with the prominence of these issues in reliable sources.

Strengthen Reliable Sourcing: Incorporate additional independent and authoritative sources to substantiate claims, especially for contentious points.

Maintain Neutral Tone: Review the language for any unintended bias or editorializing, and adjust wording to maintain an impartial tone throughout the article.

Update with Ongoing Developments: As legal actions and investigations progress, update the article to reflect new information from reliable sources, ensuring that it remains current and balanced.

Conclusion:

While the Shekinah Church article demonstrates an attempt to present multiple perspectives and adhere to Wikipedia's neutrality standards, careful attention to the points above would enhance its compliance with the NPOV policy. I have begun the adjustments to this page to make it more neutral. Please view the changes. Hopefully they improve the neutrality of this page.

Larry (talk) 02:10, 13 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]