The Role of a Culture of Superstition in the Proliferation of Religio-Commercial Pastors in Nigeria

About the Book

“I think your work is a necessary and valuable exposure of this religious phenomenon and the appallingly cynical exploitation of the religious and cultural beliefs of the poor and the vulnerable. I would like to see it published.” Suzanne Wilton Huddersfield, UK “The book is particularly apt at this period of Christianity in Nigeria because it addresses the ‘money syndrome’ that has crept into Christianity in Nigeria and the faking of the call of God.… The book addresses the yearning of many Christians who are worried by this menace but may not know how to discuss it.” Reverend Kenneth Nwaubani Abia, Nigeria “I am particularly impressed by the depth of research that has gone into this book. It will generate intellectual discourse, challenge our spiritual guardians and mentors and it may well put some of them on the defensive.” Hon. Kazeem Adio Osun, Nigeria “This book provides an interesting insight into the plight of religion in Nigeria and into the facet of the human condition that allows for the exploitation of the faithful and vulnerable individuals.” Will Colbridge Penistone, UK “Very few publications, if any, capture through the religious prism the mechanical nature of developing Nigerian society in the way that this publication does. …” Casmir Okoli London, UK “The book will, I believe, open the door for many who are still in the dark regarding the subject matter.” Rev Fr Nicholas Nwagwu New York, USA

About the Author

Chima Agazue is currently working towards his PhD in Forensic and Criminal Psychology at the University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom. The author earned his MScRes in the Psychology of Religion and his BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Criminology at the same university. He has written three other books regarding the state of religion in Nigeria, namely: (1) The Making of a Materially-Minded Jesus: A Case Study of Nigerian Religio-Commercial Pastors (2) When Religion Loses God: A Case Study of Nigeria (3) The Role of Prophecies in the Ongoing Spiritual Panic in Nigeria, all of which are currently in press.