Transition from the Opium of Religion to Religion as Opioids: Abuse of Religious Teachings in the New Prophetic Churches in South Africa

The New Prophetic Churches is a religion in the mix, demonstrated by their points of contact with classical Pentecostalism, prosperity gospel, African independent churches, and traditional religion. have Pentecostalism reference to doctrine baptism Holy Spirit speaking tongues. They are also influenced religions connection spirit world. In addition, they churches concerning use healing deliverance products. Furthermore, gospel teaching message material blessing. original form these influences presented this article as opium religion, whereas corrupted opioid forms latter refers somewhat dangerous mix religious teachings, advocated self-appointed spiritual leaders within Churches. These concocted mixture contrary purpose such teachings intention satisfy commercial desires detriment wellbeing followers sa-credness particularly Christian teachings. Relying on literary analysis, challenges that undermine good intentions which mixed. It suggests any tradition should be consistent eternal God's mission, identity Christ, fundamental tenets tradition. There neo-Pentecostal mission God, bringing solutions various Africa. However, focus here transited from opioids.