COMMERCIALIZATION OF RELIGION IN SOUTH AFRICA AND THE UNDERLYING ISSUE(S)

I would like to think that people lack a sense of belonging. They are desperate to find something to believe in to the point that they end up believing every little thing that comes their way without gathering all the facts and the necessary information related to it. Many people are desperate for miracles and blessings. Poverty and unemployment are at the center of people's reliance on these fake pastors and prophets. They are desperate and they will do just about every and anything they are told to do if they are promised that it will change their lives. Some of these people rely too much on religion that they believe every little thing that is related to religion. A lot of African people do not question the existence of God like the people in the Western World do, instead they see these fake prophets as messengers from God. These pastors; or rather fake prophets; on the other hand are desperate for fame, followers and money. These so-called prophets are business people that are taking advantage of the poor and troubled souls and are making a living for themselves through their misery. These prophets also gain power from having politicians that are faithful members of their churches. They believe that if they can win over the people that are running a country then there is nothing stopping them from doing just about anything even toying with desperate people's feelings. The actual reality is that these fake prophets are fake and they are just scammers looking to make a quick cash from desperate people.