Sacred Lies: How Religion Gets Hijacked.

Exposing the global epidemic of spiritual manipulation — from pastors and prophets to cults and crusaders.

There’s a subtle spiritual epidemic happening in plain sight — and no, it’s not demonic possession, COVID-29, or the ghost of Jezebel in a new wig. It’s something quieter, more psychological, and disturbingly global: the manipulation of vulnerable souls under the guise of divine authority.

And when his funds ran dry, so did his fire. Many of his followers? Ordinary men from poor villages, including some from Siaya, Kenya — promised financial breakthrough through sacrifice. A divine hustle with earthly profits.

So no, this isn’t just about women being seduced by pastors. This is about humans being seduced by power — emotional, spiritual, political, or economic. Wherever there’s pain, uncertainty, or hunger — someone with a robe and a God-voice is waiting to “help.”

Not Just Pastors, Not Just Women

Yes, some pastors have turned from shepherds to seductive life coaches. Some are not just laying hands in prayer — they’re laying traps. Promising healing, prosperity, and miracle babies… but only after the oil has been rubbed in real deep, if you catch my drift.

But the deception isn’t limited to the pulpit.

• In West Africa, witchdoctors and miracle peddlers tell women to strip naked to remove curses.
• In East Africa, cult leaders promise deliverance through starvation — leading to mass graves in forests, all in God’s name.
• In the U.S., televangelists sell “miracle water” for $1,000 and get rich while their congregants drown in debt.
• In South Asia, self-proclaimed gurus manipulate thousands through sexual rituals disguised as enlightenment.
• And let’s not forget the infamous cults — from Waco to Shakahola — whose leaders convinced entire communities to give up their homes, minds, and lives for the “kingdom.”

Why Are People Falling for This?

Because they’re hungry. For truth. For hope. For something bigger than poverty, heartbreak, or unemployment.

And because religion, when weaponized, doesn’t just offer comfort — it offers certainty. A map. A promise. A shortcut. Some are seeking healing, some are seeking justice and some are just seeking cash.

And predators? They know it. They’ve upgraded their game. They now wear suits. Speak in tongues. Quote scripture. Or quote nothing at all — just speak with charisma and a bank account that screams, “I’ve seen the light — you should too.”

So What’s the Solution?

Let’s start by naming the problem for what it is:

• Not all spiritual leaders are wolves, but the ones who are? They know the sheep by scent.
• Not all followers are fools, but the vulnerable are often the most sincere — and the most exploited.
• Not all religious structures are corrupt, but any unchecked power becomes dangerous.

Whether it’s a love-potion-selling prophet, a hate-preaching imam, a self-anointed guru, or a prosperity-pimping televangelist — the pattern is the same:
Promise hope. Create dependence. Take control. Then take everything.

Final Thought: The Devil Doesn’t Destroy Churches Anymore — He Joins the Leadership Team

So, yes — women must rise in discernment. But so must men. And children. And communities.

Because it’s not just the emotionally broken who fall prey.
It’s also the ambitious, the idealistic, the desperate, the tired.

Remember:
God doesn’t need oil rubbed on thighs for a miracle.
He doesn’t need you to starve to be holy.
And He certainly doesn’t need your pants down to speak truth into your life.

If someone’s “revelation” always seems to involve your body, your bank account, or blind obedience… you’re not in a sacred space. You’re in a spiritual Ponzi scheme.

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” — Matthew 7:15g but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” — Matthew 7:15