Pentecostalism in Nigeria: exploiting or edifying the masses?

Magbadelo, John Olushola

doi:10.4314/asr.v8i2.23248

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“…However, other factors also come into play in Nigeria. For example, it has been consistently reported that religious participation and activities tend to be higher in societies experiencing economic hardship and political tension (Mbe, 2002;Ukah, 2011;Magbadelo, 2004;Agazue, 2015). These issues abound in Nigeria, including other social ills, such as insecurity and violence.…”

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"He Told Me that My Waist and Private Parts Have Been Ravaged by Demons:" Sexual Exploitation of Female Church Members by "Prophets" in Nigeria

Agazue¹

2016

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In urban southern Nigeria there is a widespread spiritual revival pioneered by Pentecostal pastors who claim to deliver prophecies, miracles, and healings. In many places, multiple churches can be seen within a few hundred yards of each other, while in other places, different floors of multistory buildings are occupied by different church denominations. There is competition among the pastors to present themselves as spiritually powerful and financially favored by God. Some of the pastors, calling themselves "prophets," engage in immoral and fraudulent activities. Women are the predominant followers of these male religious leaders, and sexual exploitation of vulnerable women by these religious leaders is common. The prophets sexually exploit vulnerable women with the promise of "spiritual cleansing. " Based on news reports, this article discusses cases of sexual abuse and exploitation of women and girls by their pastors in Nigeria. These cases show how prophets promise that the sexual interactions will enable the women to escape demonic possession or to fulfil the "will of God. "

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"He Told Me that My Waist and Private Parts Have Been Ravaged by Demons:" Sexual Exploitation of Female Church Members by "Prophets" in Nigeria

Agazue¹

2016

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“…Religious leaders play a significant role in forming societal norms and individual attitudes and behaviours in Nigeria. While there is an intense wave of Pentecostalism associated with promises of miracles in the south of the country (Magbadelo, 2004), the north is experiencing a rise in Islamic Sharia law advocacy (Mazrui, 2002). The level of influence wielded by religious leaders is exemplified by Islamic religious leaders in the northern states of Nigeria bringing the childhood immunization campaign in 2003 to a halt, by calling on parents not to allow their children to be immunized.…”

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Faith and Child Survival: The Role of Religion in Childhood Immunization in Nigeria

Antai

2009

J. Biosoc. Sci.

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This study assessed the role of mother's religious affiliation in child immunization status of surviving children 12 months of age and older in Nigeria, using data from the 2003 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). Guided by two competing hypotheses--the 'characteristics hypothesis' and the 'particularized theology hypothesis'--variations in the risks of child immunization in Nigeria were examined using logistic regression analysis. The results indicate that religion plays a role in the risk of non-immunization; religion was not associated with the risk of partial immunization; however, religion was significantly associated with the reduced risk of full immunization.

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“…One of the cases includes the message of a renowned Pentecostal priest Rev. Dr Uma Ukpai during a crusade in Lagos, in November 2002, when he admonished the people to come and sow a seed of faith, as it is a condition for them to receive divine blessings from God, which include financial and material blessings (Magbadelo 2004). He also stated that '[i]f you are not a giver today, you shall be a beggar tomorrow', thus, instigating fear in the mind of those who may not want to give.…”

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A critical analysis of tithe and seed sowing on contemporary Christianity in Nigeria

Akabike

Ngwoke

Chukwuma

2021

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies

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The issues of tithes and seed sowing have taken a central focus in contemporary Christianity in Nigeria among the preachers. Many a time, it is assumed that tithes and seed sowing are requirements for salvation, prosperity and total well-being of the members. Making many to believe that Christianity is a money-venture business one can succeed if he knows how to hoodwink the gullible. Many have been deceived that by parting with a substantial amount of money in the name of sowing seed, their problems would be solved. Unfortunately, the person’s problem may remain the same or even be compounded. This paper evaluates the activities, attitude and their inordinate ambitions. It examines the impact of tithe and seed sowing on Christianity in Nigeria. The research method adopted for this work is the qualitative phenomenological method. The paper observed that the value of tithe and seed sowing has changed from what is prescribed in the bible to what is preached on the pulpits. The study recommends among other things, that these preachers should preach the gospel with decorum and as it were in the bible so that its influence on Nigerians will bring about a reduction in crime, corruption and other immoral activities in Nigeria.Contribution: The article is focused on the issues of tithes and seed sowing. It underscores the fact that the message of tithe and seed sowing has become a means of siphoning members and enriching the preachers. It further reveals its negative and positive impacts such as, the promotion of corruption and fraud in the church and society, contribution to the decline of morality in the church and the society, increasing crime rate and increasing poverty rate in Nigeria among others.

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Pentecostalism in Nigeria: exploiting or edifying the masses?

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"He Told Me that My Waist and Private Parts Have Been Ravaged by Demons:" Sexual Exploitation of Female Church Members by "Prophets" in Nigeria

"He Told Me that My Waist and Private Parts Have Been Ravaged by Demons:" Sexual Exploitation of Female Church Members by "Prophets" in Nigeria

Faith and Child Survival: The Role of Religion in Childhood Immunization in Nigeria

A critical analysis of tithe and seed sowing on contemporary Christianity in Nigeria

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