Ondo Pastor Olabanjo Felix Gold Renounces Christianity, Embraces Traditional Religion

Pastor Olabanjo Felix Gold, founder of Image of God Evangelical and Prophetic Ministries in Ondo State, has publicly announced his decision to leave Christianity and embrace Ìṣẹ̀ṣe, the Yoruba traditional spiritual system.

The former pastor made the declaration in a video circulating online, where he introduced himself by a new spiritual identity and announced that he had become a Babalawo practising Ifá.

Reports identify his new name as Ifawamiri Aworan Olodumare.

Pastor Says He Has Left Christianity
In the video, Gold publicly declared his departure from Christianity and his embrace of traditional Yoruba spirituality.

He also criticised what he described as foreign religions, while expressing his belief in Ìṣẹ̀ṣe and the traditional spiritual system.

The declaration has generated reactions online, with the video attracting attention from Nigerians and social media users since it surfaced.

Gold was previously known as the founder of Image of God Evangelical and Prophetic Ministries before announcing his new spiritual direction.

From Pastor to Babalawo

Following his announcement, Gold identified himself as Ifawamiri Aworan Olodumare, Babalawo of Ifá, marking a major change from his previous role as a Christian pastor.

His decision has sparked discussions about religious identity, African traditional spirituality and the freedom of individuals to change their religious beliefs.

The development also comes amid growing public conversations about the place of indigenous African spiritual practices and their relationship with Christianity and other major religions.

The video has continued to circulate across social media, with Nigerians expressing different opinions about the former pastor’s decision.

LeadNaija News will continue to monitor reactions to the development and any further statement from Olabanjo Felix Gold.

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