This is basically what religions are all about, making false promises to its adherents. Most of their rhetoric deals with a heaven for those who faithfully follow the faith; which includes “supporting” the church (donating money). Others, such as those described in this article, make false promises about life here and now. Either way, all religions are basically the same thing; nothing more than organized thievery. TGO
Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press
JOHANNESBURG – A South African church won’t be allowed to show crutches or canes in its advertisements after some said it was making false claims of being able to heal people.
The church, which calls itself the Solid Rock Church of Miracles, says its display of discarded crutches and canes encourages ill and disabled people to join its congregation.
But others have complained that the ads are misleading, and South Africa’s main advertising complaints body said Wednesday it is banning the ads.
Leon Grobler, the advertising body’s disputes resolution manager, said the church is now being asked to provide more information.
Revivalist and healing churches have flourished in impoverished communities of southern Africa.
