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Faith and Finances: The Megachurch Dilemma

This chapter examines the financial practices within certain megachurches, where congregants are pressured to make substantial donations tied to promises of prosperity. It critiques the luxurious lifestyles of prominent pastors, drawing parallels to Ponzi schemes and questioning the ethical implications of intertwining church and business. The narrative also highlights the stark contrast between the wealth of church leaders and the pervasive poverty in Nigeria.

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