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How preachers fleece their poor flock
Worshippers engrossed in prayer. More often, the preachers use the lifestyles they lead as examples of God’s favour on them. Photo/FILE
Posted Friday, October 10 2008 at 22:14
In Summary
The Government is receiving more than 60 new applications a month from people wanting to start new churches.
Pentecostal and charismatic churches are the fastest growing, with 44,000 recognised by the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK).
KACC is studying 120 complaints with a view to prosecution.
However, Pastor Stephen Keitany of Vision Ministries in Eldoret said there was nothing wrong with the Prosperity Gospel.
He said they were basically embracing a practical way of life.
“We have to accept that financial prosperity is the key to success of religion. No one can worship God in poverty. That is why we have to empower our followers economically first so that it becomes easier for them to worship God,” he said.
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