Faith Under Fire - BBC Africa Eye documentary
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- Опубликовано: 2 апр 2022
- (TW: Description of graphic violence)
For hundreds of millions of Africans, Christianity is the cornerstone of their existence. But an explosion of rogue pastors exploiting the trust and belief of their followers for profit and power has led to a fight for the soul of Christianity in Africa.
Africa Eye reporter Peter Macjob travels to Uganda to meet the new religious movements rejecting Christian conventions, the traditional pastors working hard to maintain their flocks, the families who have suffered tragic losses at the hands of rogue pastors, and those who have abandoned religion altogether. With charlatans and conmen preying on the faith of millions, what is the future for believers in Uganda and across Africa?
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"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" ~ Voltaire.
Powerful
Very apt!
The twentieth century provided ample proof of that! Good God, look at how many millions the atheist regimes of communist countries murdered, tortured, and imprisoned!
Stalin, Mao, Pol Pot and Hitler collectively killed over 100 Million people. Not one of them was Christian.
Voltaire - the spiritual father of the Reign of Terror. The number of likes you got for that quote shows how historically illiterate so many people are.
We are warned in The Bible about a time like this. A great falling away from sound doctrine, fake healings, fake gospel, fake everything. But I must stay the narrow road.
yes me too, brother in Christ.
Amen
Yes stay in the narrow Jesus is coming soon
Mathew, Christ did not talk about following doctrine, he talks about coming to the Father through him. The bible as we know it is the word of God destorted by man, in accordance with man's desire for power.
@@Jeytsongkhapa If I may say so, I think you're too intelligent for this comment section. I'm afraid what you're talking about will simply fly over their heads since they have no intention or will, to question that which they *want* to be true.
The story of the little girl broke my heart what a beautiful little girl she was
So sad
Say it with all your mind that "I'LL NEVER BE BLINDED BY RELIGION"
#NoGodsNoMasters
Amen. Sorry but some people just follow without questioning. No body could convince me to be this foolish.
@@Milly_in_denmark but not all religion is like this
It happens all over the world. Not only in Africa. My own mother follows an old man who claimed himself that he already reached Nirvana and had met Buddha. Some rituals are very weird. It caused problem between my mom and my dad for more than a decade. But still she chose this man over her family 😞
It's terrible families are being torn apart by these charlatans. Sorry mate
i blame pastor oswin. his buck raas does get drunk and drink out all the rum and play with my weiner.. he wild
Jai Shree Govinda Vasudeva Hari
It happens to 3rd world countries mostly.
@@jaydawg3031Their confidence as humans whose been spat by nature to the surface of the earth just like their tormenters, advantage takers, prophets of doom and so on has been zapped by their daily suffering, oppression, fear from hell conditioning and unhealthy promises for a world to come where access is through a blood thirst god; causes these vulnerable peoples to yield. Someone needs to say it very clearly that a human mind that is not sacred cannot create a sacred God. Anyone claiming to lead you to God will probably lead you to hell right here on earth as they will already have a master plan of where you and them are. A true guru discourages attachment and advices the disciples to find what they search from within. themselves by giving them tools to do so. The truth of the matter stays the same that so long as this world breeds sheep, there will always be wolves to chomp the up.
I remember that kibwetere incident in kanungu. I was around 6yrs and everyone kept talking about it. Some of my classmates had relatives whose whole families perished. At that time all churches and believers were given an eye opener to reality. You could feel the tension of the believers questioning if their own pastors were fake too. Sadly 22 or so years from then, all is as it was. The new generation is fooled once again. We have preachers selling "holy food" at x3 the price of ordinary food. It really makes you question how blind a believer can be
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History usually repeats itself as next generation come in. There will be selfish people, who would do anything to gain what they desire, fame, fortune, power, lust, etc. Usual victims are those who are desperately in need of help, mentally, physically or spiritually. It's getting harder and harder to differentiate what's real and what's fake.
Desperation
That's because they're not educated. They go to church to listen to the preacher's explanation. Never questioning them instead of reading it for themselves. If they do they'd call him on his bs. Hill church had a similar problem and that's why there's a scandal. People pur their preachers on a pedestal when the bible said we should hold them accountable.
It was like this in Europe as well.Until the reformation that was started by Martin Luther! Christianity is good but one must be carefull as many have used it for control and self gratification.!The problem is christians don't read the bible but just believe all the preachers. Jesus did say he has called us to be priests...Meaning spiritual independence!! Not just listening to all sorts of nonsense from anyone!
I believe there is quite a number who would wish to leave these cults.The issue is accepting that one has been fooled.For most, its a burden too big to bare
Aptly put!
Exactly, many can't believed they've been deceived,that's why many are still there in the churches thinking things might change but its getting worse everyday.
Christianity was founded on lies and deceit, the history of Christianity is out there for every body to see.
No contest, you nailed it.
The sunk cost fallacy effect.
The bbc is exegeratting. These are rare events. Imagine if the only news coming out of america was seriel killers and suicide. The bbc is doing that to Africa.In Africa the is a lot of love amongst the community .
This happens because of the poor education coupled with poverty and lack of strong good governance.
I think more factors are at play. Whilst poor education and poverty might be influential, looking at other cult-like groups in the US and Canada, many who join aren't poor, nor poorly educated. Followers of Jonestown or Rajneeshpuram came from all tracks of life, so something else must be underlying the willingness to join something like this.
You forgot indoctrination and acceptance of anything woo woo
There's more to it than that , maybe manipulation is the biggest player, even north Americans are gullible enough to join cults infact everyone is susceptible so don't make it about poverty and poor education.
Happens in America too.its called brainwashing
@@lanternvii1222 People have been indoctrinated to accept that there is a God who will punish them or bless them according to how they behave. They fall prey to people who take advantage of their fear of that God. If people come to the realization that there are no Gods they will not be vulnerable to this kind of manipulation.
great documentary particularly for Ghana and Nigeria. We have been scammed over the years by these crooks called "men of God" to the extent of even reaching our political leaders. I do fervently hope this documentary be broadcast all across Africa, particularly west Africa where the menace is even far greater!
Your deluded
The guilt lies mainly with the people. They want miracles, they want something to be given to them, regardless of if they deserve it or not. Not work, miracles. Thats basically Africa. These pastors are just praying on the greed of the people, and their laziness. They are like a fire to gas.
Christ did not emphasize miracles, he emphasized good behaviour. Africans emphasize miracles. Why? Because they want to bypass good behaviour.
@@RandoBurner the people have lesser blame because many of them flock to the church out of hopelessness and artificial poverty created by the Africa leaders. The politicians and pastors tip the scale on blame level, this duo use sorcery and hypnotism on the masses and their followers.
I'm so happy you've seen the light.
Maybe in Ghana but in Nigeria a lot of people are way wiser than this. I’ve heard it’s rampant in Ghana and some East African countries
Even TB Joshua was heavily criticized in Nigeria. Nigerians are not stupid bruh
Uganda is a beautiful mountainous country.
😭😭😭😭😭😭
Yah in western Uganda kabale and kisoro
@@lovitom152 There are beautiful mountains on the Eastern and Western borders of the country. The Central region is more plateau and it's ALL Beautiful
Come and visit me
Uganda is hell
Omg the daughter was such a beautiful soul …may she Rest In Peace baby
Being able to think independently and freely is one of our greatest gifts in life. Don't let any dogma and superstition hold you down. All the best
Unfortunately, many dont know what it is to be an independent thinker.
I agree, God live in heart and mind. No man is above God. You have the mind and power to make. Your own decisions. The wolves of men come in sheep clothing. God " you already have the power and glory
@@gracestone5922 ... please understand, that your religious doctrine have no place on the internet. Keep it in your place of "prayer", or better yet, keep it to yourself all together.
Ugandan once a Christian now a happy atheist...no regrets...religion stifles reasoning capability of our people and that’s a plus for the thieves that rule Africa.
Religion certainly retards reasoning! Until large proportion of Africans realise that there will never be a Wakanda. Respect to you for leading the way!
I’m an atheist, and used to think like that. However, overall, religion unites a people and creates a community which aggregates their resources together, and assists each other.
Atheism is basically individualism. Atheists as a collective aren’t united together as Muslims or Christians are. They don’t have one sole doctrine like Christianity nor Islam. Every atheist person has their own views on life. Atheism merely means an individual who does not believe in a God.
Therefore, in environments and regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, where religious extremism is common - it would be against your interest to be an atheist. Since you wouldn’t be protected and assisted by a community to defend you.
As a result to due the individualism nature with atheism, a lot of atheists become depressed. They don’t have a community structure or place where they can network and congregate similar to a Church, Mosque, Synagogue.
This was basically the whole point of religions in the first place, to offer networking and assistance - whether monetary or physical protection.
I believe Black people globally need their own written and organised religion similar to Christianity or Islam, but is not dictated by an omnipotent being but with logic, free-thinking, productivity and veneration of the ancestors.
@@XtoCee Atheism is not individualism but rather independence of your brain to imagine the universe with no limits....humanity and naturalistic way of looking at life doesnt unite people to believe a certain god up there but rather unites people to have a common thinking of humans about the natural world and the continuity of life beyong humans...religions (especially christianity and Islam) puts humans above everything as they assume to be in the image of a certain god (per christians) and sacred creature per islam. I was a christian and a strong one so I know what religion teaches at most of the Judeo-christian religions...I have lived in largely religious countries/ societies and currently I live in societies that are largely religion free, people in irreligious societies are accomodating, no stigma or segegation and you can feel the respect of human and other forms of life even on the streets....Atheism is not a set of beliefs but rather a self realization that for ages you have been scummed....the biggest donors and helpers in struggling countries are hugely ireligious, empathy is not a value you get from religion.
@@robertmukiibi5598 No, they don’t. I’m a Black atheist and you’re trying to insinuate I have something in common with a Chinese person who is of a different culture, speaks a different language, and a different race - I have something in common with them?
Religion does indeed unite people into one shared identity, in which the people are bounded by the commandments of the religion. This is why Europe was able to defend itself against Islamic invasion, since the continent had united under Christianity.
Before Europe was Christian, there were many different cultures and religions. Most of the people were pagans. Other pagans such as the Vikings sold Slavic women who were pagans to Arab-Muslims. The Vikings could not sell Christian-Europeans since the Catholic Church banned enslaving other Europeans. As a result, there is an incentive to be a Christian, since you are a part of group that will protect you.
@@robertmukiibi5598 Moreover, I live in Europe right now, which you can classify as “irreligious”. Right now, Europe doesn’t know how to respond to the growing Islamic population in Europe - especially since many European countries are not united under a shared ideology anymore. If it continues, Islam will dominate countries such as France.
Plus, it is untrue that people that are irreligious are accommodating. People will always find something that differentiates themselves from other people, whether it being: race, religion, language, etc.
In China, racism is rampant against foreigners, especially Black people in their country.
What Europe is trying to do right now is united based on race and establish a sort of Pan-European civilisation in the form of the EU. However, even then, race is not a powerful form of establishing a self-identity in contrast to religion. Religions have tenets, rituals, language, etc., which is far more better suited to unite a demographic.
So sad for Trinity. What a precious baby. I can't imagine how scared she was. My condolences to her mum and family. I hope they rot in jail!.
R.I.P beautiful Trinity 🙏❤⚘🕊👼
RIP LIttle girl. “Trinity” is the name of the almighty God; No humans should be given that name.
@@user-iv3qz9ky3w 🙄…the only names one can’t name are Christ and Holy Spirit..
@@user-iv3qz9ky3w Trinity is not the 'name' of the most high God. It is actually a word describing a group of three people or things, please check the dictionary. The fact that it has been used to describe the coming together of our holy beings, in other words, the holy trinity, doesn't then make the word 'trinity', in itself, holy. Semantics, yes, but an important one. My bicycle, my basket and my garden secateur are a 'trinity' of my most prized possessions which I take along with me when foraging in the forest. They are most definitely not holy! 🌹
This Documentary has left me heart broken, As Africans we need to be careful with the kind of faith we join and believe in. Thank You Peter for that Kind Investigation.
Beware of Rome! Just read the Bible and Learn with prayer for Father to show you truth. He will. 🙏💗🙏
Same here in Europe. We were deceived by the catholic church and now by rogue pastors. The devil is active but not all powerful.
@@brigittebeltran6701 I do it the same way Brigette. The Truth is in the Bible. We don't need phoney pastors telling us what it says. Pray to Christ for forgiveness of our sins as we have all broken the Moral Law (10 commandments etc.), repent from them which means to make an effort to stop doing those sins and Christ will be your Saviour. Pastors are not essential but a truthful one who is knowledgeable can be beneficial. It is good to find a community of like-minded Christians with an honourable, truthful Pastor at the helm. Blessings to you Brigitte
@silverbullet2008bb This is true...I listen to a wonderful man of God, found here on You Tube by the name of Pastor Henriquez Amazing Prophecies..I have not found err in anything so far and a testimony to all the Holy Spirit has shown me. Try to locate him...And God bless you as well...🙏
@Eddy Vos Eddy...I listen to a wonderful pastor and he preaches with much conviction..He is on You Tube...Pastor Henriquez. He is Jamaican. I love to listen to him each week. He is AMAZING PROPHECIES. God bless you and congratulations you left the Mother of Abominations! 🙏💗🙏
This teaches and reminds us of discernment
Indeed
I’ve come to realize that the silent corner of your room is the best place for worship and is better than the best church on earth 🌍.
I stopped going to church about 9 years ago. The best decision I’ve made in my life.
Amen!
Amen I stopped 9 years ago and it's the best decision I've ever made💯✔
The devil does not create anything. He only tries to spoil what God has done. A church is not just a building, it is a group of people. It is a "place" were you grow in knowledge of the word of God and pray with others. There are good churches and there are bad churches; you can simply change as lead by the spirit of God. I pray you continue to get access to the word of God and pray because these two are food for your spirit without which one dies spiritually.
Brother this is a mistake god wants us in a group (Church) not alone and divided.
@@HolaBruv Acts 7:48 God does not dwell in buildings made by human hands.
Why are you limiting God to a church ⛪️?
I have memories of Kanungu massacre. Families sold off their earthly belongings and promised they were going to heaven, only to be burnt alive.
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Disgusting .
You should watch Save me its a korean serie about cults .
So what was his motive for burning the church members please?
@@noneofyourbuizness I watched it..omg
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I hope Africa can overcome this 1 day... Much love to Africa and its people ❤️ R.i.P Trinity ❤️💚❤️💚❤️
Thank u BBC to show this to the world 🌎 ❤ 🙏
These fake pastors they break our hearts
But all our trust is in God not them
This is a story about people taking advantage of those in vulnerable situations. This kind of thing happens throughout the world not only in religious but political and economic circles. The so called free thinkers kind of offer a solution to the problem however they too can only exist if allowed to. Hopefully Africans can get out of situations that hold them down.
Here's the big problem no one talks about cults,
Once you start criticising and trying to go against a cult, the current followers will defend it with their hearts and become even stronger believers. This is what is called an "Us vs Them" mentality. The only help we give is to people who could be preyed on by these cults. Those already in the cult are gone
Brought out clearly 👌
Cults = religion
Exactly, they defend their cults., They have really been brain washed.. it's sad 😢
@@soothingserene3282 Yep everything has a defense mechanism to it.The lock has been placed on their mind.Of course the person that put it there isnt going to make it easy to remove.It takes a special kind of skill to undue and it takes almost same amount of time it took to place it.Most don't have patience I understand.
islam n christianity are good examples, try questioning either n see what happens
If there's one thing I've noticed about most Africans I've met (from various different countries), is that there is a shared sense of hope. How cruel it is for these fake pastors/god-men to take advantage of something that even the poorest people value so much, to take that sense of hope & drain it in such a destructive way. While there are some good, legitimate spiritual teachers, it seems to be that no matter what religion, you can find your way on your own, a teacher/guru/pastor/church isn't necessary.
I think these new wave charismatic preachers are offering hope in a continent where everyday existence is hard. Africans watch everyday how opulent the West is. On social mwdia, they see diasporans enjoying material wealth. But in our continent, economies are dysfunctional. So we use religion to acquire what a functional economy would provide.
Religion is a big fat lie who needs it? You only live once. Make the best of this life it's the only one u have . When u die that's it.
Most people don't want to face the fact that religion isn't necessary
@@gazagxrlx2974 There are no atheists in a foxhole.
@@balafama2120 Huh?
Guys, lets not forget Sister Credonia Mwerinde. She was the one who lured Kibwetere and they formed a church together. The killing of more than 3000 members was masterminded by sister Credonia Mwerinde. RIP TO ALL WHO PERISHED
One of my maternal uncles had studied with Kibwetere in a seminary. He had come to Kampala to look for a better living but things were not moving pretty well. I am told Kibwetere lured him with a teaching job, took him to Kanungu and eventually burnt him. I am told he was a jolly and fun loving dude. May His Soul Rest in Peace!
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Wow this is so horrible.
May he rest in peace. This world can be so cruel sometimes 😔
Ngai Gikuyu tunakuanga kila pahali mpaka disasters sad
oooh sorry. may his soul RIP
People should be content with what they have, Greed, Desperation and lack of Wisdom is what is what is putting people in cults and bad leadership.
Uganda somehow has the most chill, kindest and craziest people 🙌🏽
Yeah, so nice in polite company and then boom, in a fully fledged cult.
Very true
I'm none religious till death,I choose to be like that,
Lailaha illala Muhammad arasurulla.. Dear brother
I have 20yrs since i have ever gone to a church. Religion and slavery go hand in hand.
@@nananazimam2060 share with u, akhii
I hope you find back your way into a the church
@@HolaBruv utangoja sana,mmi namjua mungu kivyangu,I don't need anyone to tell me how God look like,the one most people practicing ni mungu wa wazungu,
I'm a none believer
Free thinker and just enjoying like that
I really love this journalist, from" black axe" and now this 🤗
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Yes he is really doing a good job
@@luthermohandas5213 yes he is doing a good job
Agree but does the verse he read saying father can marry his daughter is the in the holy bible? Answer me back please GBY
@@abadirzulu5249 it's not from the holy bible 😂
until we get to understand that Christianity is solely about one's relationship with God. if you understand this, nobody will cheat you in the name of being a man of God. I pray that the Holy Spirit guide us all.
Those who know their God will be strong and do exploits.
Yesss
Who is Holy Spirit?
This a very great and educational documentary, ain't enough though. Please travel to Kenya and the rest of African countries and with that combination will open up the truth to the people.
We can share this documentary to our people. Where i live you are labelled a witch if you do not belong to a church,yet the church is misleading people.
😂😂😂😂 Kenya is the mother of all
Why can't you open up the truth to the people where you are?
True, it's getting crazy by the day in Kenya.
Suddenly, I remember this quote from Angels and Demons: “Religion is flawed, but only because man is flawed.”
most of religious doctrine is bullshit bro
@@smcptrsa but Muslims are not.
Religion is man made.
@@smcptrsa lol
lol, religion was created by man
Know God for yourself brethren
That is not possible. There are no Gpds. Stop believing nonsense. No one has ever seen a God. No one has ever talked to a God. No one has ever seen a God do anything.
WHICH God? ...Zeus, Ra, Allah, Hercules,Vishnu? The Spaghetti Monster?
@@Flaytt744 God.
😢 so sad I wish these people to find a true relationship with God and avoid these cults they need Jesus
Amen
Why relationship with whose existence doesn't make sense? Why not start by entertaining the idea God himself doesn't even exist?. What's wrong with that? . Believeing in Jesus is the beginning of believing in absurdities and if you really believe in him then don't blaming anyone believing in these "fake pastors"!
@@kuolkarlpeterskuol6634 his existence doesn't make sense to u doesnt mesn it doesn't make sense to others
@@kieshabrown9274 how about if I retort that because you need Jesus doesn't mean everyone else need him too.
The fact that this entire video is just the top of the iceberg really shows how much of a problem this is
Great media work. Good job BBC Africa! 👌
Regardless of what happened, no one will ever stop me from believing in my saviour Jesus Christ. But I am free, no one can involve me in cults. I know my Jesus.
Amen. We need to study and read the Bible ourselves. When we know God's Word, we will not be deceived by evil false prophets.
Being stuck in iron age myths is what causes Uganda to be so backwards and easy to manipulate
Do have a go at proving Jesus even existed
Amen
The sad thing people fall for these cults because they do not read their bibles God warned us of false prophets and how to spot them
I wish this gets to be televised in Uganda. I hope one or two ugandan tv stations has the balls to televise this documentary but it's not very likely because the cultists especially pastors will say you are fighting religion or faith in Uganda. And they have state influence to threaten or affect the media channel that shows this kind of content on television. Factually is more than 3/4 of local tv stations in Uganda are owned by pastors. Almost all well known names of pastor's in Ugandan capital city Kampala has their own tv station and of course radio stations as well. They all preach the gospel of prosperity and have their donation to their church accounts hanging on Tv as a logo at the bottom of the screen.
Mr presenter here is the problem or the crux of the matter. .....Just like the Black axe cult of Nigeria that you made a film about. These Ugandan cults and pastors are used for political mobilisation by the president's political party. It is difficult to root them out because they are tools of political propaganda and mobilisation. There is infact one religious cult in called NRM which is the name of the ruling political party. This cult called NRM is in KAMWENGE district of western Uganda in the same region as the so called God cult that you visited in KAGADI district. Having that NRM religious cult in this film would have helped unmask why these cults do exist and thrive in Uganda. One main thing cults and pastors do in Uganda is align themselves with the President of Uganda. It's why you see them having state protection and the President himself commisionng their activities as the chief guest. They are grounds of political capital by the regime. Where their authoritative leaders order and use threats of propaganda to spread political messages of the ruling political party of the president to their followers.
So the ugandan state has not only failed to protect it's citizens from cults but also helped to entrench cultism into society
True
Changed your government first there are all corrupt
I thank God the almighty that kept me on the right path from day one. And said follow me, worship me, pray to me directly and not to any other being. The One who told us not to bow to a humambeing like us but the Creater 🙏
God is great and I praise him for the blessing of Islam ❤️👏🏻. Proud Muslim woman I am 💛
@@Arabiamyhomeland
Islam is a satanic cult. This Christian cult in Uganda killed dozens of people, but radical islamic terrorists groups have killed more than 50,000 people in West Africa.
That would be the god that murdered at least 2.5 million in your own book of iron age myths then ?
@@gowdsake7103 Christian Crusaders Killed more than 70 Million people , who refused to accept Christianity .
@@Muslimiintawaawalaalo I did say it was JUST in their book ! Obviously they use those morals to justify mass murder. Whats good enough for god the church has to live up to that
When you go to a church and the pastor is called “Man of God”, run for your life?
True story
DONT go to any church for any truth
Pastors should be servants of God. Serving God not self.
how about not going to church?
Where will you now go to now? That term is used in almost all churches.
A sad fact that religion is often responsible for heartache and death. I do understand how important it is to many, but I would love to see a world without it. The fact that its popular doesn't make it true. Well put together Peter and I thank you for it.
Sir just because we see wolves in sheeps clothing isn’t right for us to judge the sheeps.
Am I right?
@@HolaBruv no
Etxremism is problem
I love this mehn, Good job MR. PETER MAC. I wish this documentry could be this longer and the documentary Should have been extended to other Africa country for more revelation.
Kibwetere, Kataribabo, Celedonia The architects of this cult had such a big influence on their believers that those who somewhat survived the horror(mainly because they had gone back home to sell all their belongings as was the procedure of “going to heaven”) are still unhappy about the fact that they didn’t go to heaven with the rest of their members.
Cultism is so complex especially because It targets the vulnerable.
When things go badly they look to some messiah to save them. If by chance they think they’ve found one, it will not be long before another cult emerges out of the same group.
My mother goes to a church where the prophetess asks the members to bring soils from the graves of their ancestors (dead parents, grand parents, ...) So as to break generational curses. I urge you to come to Kenya, it is worse.
Ida Odinga said churches needs to be regulated and was met with hate speech,now let those who support unregulated church watch this..
Having given my life to Christ at the age of 14yrs, nobody can ever cheat in the name of being a man or woman God. This is sickening to watch, brethren I pray for the Spirit of Discernment of us all because we are going to need in these last days. Remember John 8:32
And who is Christ if I may ask
Spot on! Read the word of God and pray for discernment.
@@aimzmusicinc. use ur brain
when I was 12 twelve I went to hell for snuffin Jesus
You can hear the pain in the woman's voice when she talks about her daughter being killed..😔 Really hope they put the guy away who did that to her daughter...
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Thank you BBC for doing this
As a Ugandan the biggest problem is poverty, the pastors promise them heaven and Gold which is not true. Working is the key to success
EXACTLY..but they must not read the Bible because God commands us to work hard for our money..it promises he will give us opportunity.but the Bible never promised money falling from the sky.
A church should make us closer to heaven not to earthly comforts of enjoyments etc.
You make very educative and real life documentaries in topical issues but very short, pls I recommend you make a part two of this video because it's a serious issue In our African continent.
Uganda is soo beautiful!
Great work being done in Western Uganda in and around Kasese by Bwambale Robert as well promoting critical thinking in the younger generation via his Humanist schools. His motto is "With Science, We Can Progress"
Science is also used to scam people
Bwambale is doing a great job in trying to wake up sleepy Afrika.
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@@bogrimuntu2067 The west isn't better. Westerners are disconnected, miserable and depressed. With all that science, they still don't have answers. Most are very lonely and have aching yearning souls.
Science has done more harm than good
Asiimwe is a very smart gentleman from the way he explains. No wonder he left.
The questions by this man make the whole documentary amazing and captivating.....good job
The bbc is exegeratting. These are rare events. Imagine if the only news coming out of america was seriel killers and suicide. The bbc is doing that to Africa.In Africa the is a lot of love amongst the community .
@@iviwemajola3167 it ain't exaggeration, it's even worser than is shown.
@@SylverVigilanteare you Black African ?
@@iviwemajola3167the bbc is creating a deliberate false image of Africa.
Jesus did not preach nor bring religion. Secondly, God is not looking for religious people. God is interested in intimate relationships and that is not religion.
mt 4:17 Jesus did preach and teach also Jn 4:23-24 the father's will is obedient children.
One person in the comment section who seems not to agree with the narrative that BBC is creating. This video has created more confusion instead of removing it. It doesn't make a clear separation between religion and Christianity.
which god, zeus?
@@Augfordpdoggie There is only one God I know but too many gods.
@@samuelkaranja.5788 which God is that?
Africans, free your minds. Embrace logic, science and technology, not religion.
That is the way to Wakanda!
Religion is literary therapy to hopeless millions of Africans.
@@fradethornes science and technology have more tangible things to offer. There can be hope for the hopeless.
Religion is also okay, it's just that many African pastors teach false prophecies. But in other countries, we don't really do what they do
It's hard,many are still rooted in ancient beliefs and the education system doesn't help.
It's a fearful thing to fall into the hands of a living God ... God is not mocked
Unfortunately Catholicism can almost be put in the same class as the other cults . Sad people don’t see that.
So which church do you think is not a cult
Catholic is the biggest cult and lie. Jesus Christ is the only one who can forgive sins. He is the only High Priest in the New Testament church. He does not need help from Catholic priest to forgive his pple. Mary never gave birth to Jesus Christ. She gave birth to Jesus. Jesus Christ was begotten on the cross. Thats when he became the Son of God by the power of resurrection. People are deceived because they are either ignorant of what is in the bible or they do not have the Holy Spirit to interpret scriptures for the. There is no private interpretation in the gospel of Christ. There are no many doctrines. There is only one doctrine that is the doctrine of Christ. There are no spiritual fathers in the doctrine of Christ. There is only one Spiritual Father who is God Mathetw 23 vs 9. I feel sorry for the millions of my brothers and sisters in Africa woodwinked by charlatans masquerading as pastors.
@@Kakwasi The Church made up of the priesthood of saints (all believers) whom worship in Spirit and Truth . That could be a Catholic or other denomination of Christians , although they shouldn’t put different names and beliefs on themselves. Read the Bible it will help you with understanding.
I see no evidence for any supernatural claims, whether made by individuals or institutions. #NoGodsNoMasters
@@mizotter God don’t need man to testify His creation does that alone . If you can’t see it , or don’t chose Him then I’m sorry for you , in essence you’ve only made yourself and other humans your gods.
This needed to be complete the man only stopped in the villages of Uganda, he needed an urban based angle too.
The whole country of Uganda is a village.
@@AK-hg1iq No its not
Yaa but man they connected not easy to penetrate
@@AK-hg1iq 😂😂 really..... this is definitely a huge misconception.
right here in uganda watching and I grew up to that kanungu massacre story
That is why we all should pray for a Spirit of discernment.
thank you very much for this documentary!🙏🙇
What a crazy reality. Politics and religion keeps the people content and slaves. Thank you for the great journalism.
Stop saying religion in the general sense, its the height of ignorance.
Last year I gave up on the church. I won't even have a church wedding.
Just don't give up on God.
marriage is bullshit anyways.. humas are not programmed to be monogomous
@Esther Com which god?? what's his name?? there are many gods and many religion belief systems
Thanks for shining a spotlight on this issue. Hopefully more wrongdoing can be exposed in future....
The Kanungu tragedy reminds me of the Jone's town one plus many others. Different parts of the world, same atrocity.
My people read the Bible and develop a personal relationship with Jesus , he is the only salvation to eternity, read the book of John,
The Bible ordered the massacre and slaughter of innocent children and infants too in 1 Samuel 15:3 , so what Bible are you talking about ?
That bible you are forcing on people was Re-written by White People..And is filled with false Control tactics that Were used since colonial Era.
@@thelastchromosome2111 the Bible ordered?
Wasn't it an individual in the bible who ordered? It's the story in the bible being told. No where in the bible did it say it's okay.
Stop it the Europeans gave you this Jesus person and you believe it and then they turn around and enslaved aricans what god is that. Bc Jesus haven't done anything good for african ppl around the world still poor died poor with nothing but a belief......its sad but nothing will chance until african ppl wake up.
@@lilianv.a.ayella1872 God himself murdered the Egyptians
Amazing documentary
As a Ugandan 🇺🇬 I appreciate 🙏
What did i jus hear wow .. my Africans has taking this to another level, God have mercy
from my experience/observation, the poorest folk are the most devout. and most duped
Thanks so much BBC Africa for this timely inspiring shot
This is sad😢 , hope they can see the real light! Thank you for doing this 🙏🏽
I thank God for the gift of the Bible. Read your Bible everyday, everyday, everyday everyday
deceitful means he will corrupt those who violate a covenant, but the people who acknowledge their God will stand strong and will act. - Daniel 11:32
the documentary was very short we need hours
Peter, this is a great investigation. My sympathy to Tinity's family and the people of the village where the massacre occurred.
All that is happening around us point 👉 to the fact that world still needs Jesus Christ. Christianity stills need to reach people who claimed to be Christian.
This documentary is awesome. Thanks for the effort, Museveni likes numbers and have been seen with many pastors and some are questioned if they are true pastors or fake ones looking for money. Exploitation Ugandans
I have been saying this for a long time, and people called me satanic.
It is better to know than to believe. Control your thoughts.
As human beings, we're built with an inner inclination to believe in a higher power, But the problem comes in when people choose to follow blindly without question. Alot of the time it's because of desperation and people wanting instant answers and solutions to life's issues. It's just easier to follow blindly than to try to dig deep. This desperation is what cult leaders exploit.
Ultimately faith has more to do with the inner workings of a person's heart than anything else. And that is what people blindly following other people fail to understand.
I enjoyed this. I do wish it was longer.
Missionary man came and gave a book. We read the book. But when we looked up the missionary owned our land and government.
Yet they are still falling for the church go figure
That is false. Africans still own their land.
I wish this was longer...
In 🇰🇪 we have a comedian by the name of pastor Nga'nga.... 😂😂😂
He slaps his congregation 😂😂😂
Comedian is the right word.
@@amoskariuki5967 na bado the next service ako na full house
@@Jojo-pv3uf the guy is pure comedy niko sure akifocus na comedy Churchill atakosa job
@@amoskariuki5967 Agreed...Nairobi and Mombasa are becoming mega hotspots for charlatans.
Great documentary
Nice work Peter Macjob
You're not done with this until you do a Nairobi one.
Kwanza ungwaro na kibich 😂😂😂 he should also do the same documentary in Kenya
Kanyari and 1000 others edition
Kweli
Nairobi charlatans/ mafia will kill them.
Wow I have read some of Pastor Rodgers Atwemberire's articles on The Gospel Coalition website. Very insightful.
my weekly dose of depressing BBC Africa documentaries cant live without it.
God have mercy on our country Uganda
And right there is Uganda's problem. Sticking to iron age superstition
My step mother and I have been at per for about 10 years now for refusing to join their faith. And as of now am so much concerned about my good and long time friend, whose life has gradually changed since joining some church.
wonderful documentary
This documentary is really interesting
“When you believe in things that you don’t understand, you suffer.
Superstition ain’t the way.”
Stevie Wonder
Always remember that the goal of any pastor is to get to your pockets. Never forget that!
Thanks for that information 👍
This is real good documentry,eyes are opening up, God is diffrent platforms to educate the lost sheep in the hands of their opprssors,the mighty men of God
Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold
I see from the comments here and on Twitter that my fellow Ugandans want you to come here to Kampala to do more unearthing. Are you going to do so?
As a Christian I'd personally be willing to give my personal testimony on the negatives I saw in church
Please make sure you are "born again" - repent/baptized/receive Holy Spirit. I went to church all my life and thought I knew God…there are a lot of spiritually dead churches/people out there I was one of them.
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Would be a great documentary if did one on the biggest church in Africa; ZCC from Southern Africa