Paul Kagame’s decision to tax church collections in Rwanda is nothing short of a declaration of war against the unscrupulous predators who disguise themselves as “men of God.” These shameless charlatans, who have built their fortunes by feeding off the desperation of the impoverished, are now feeling the full force of Kagame’s iron fist. His move to curb their manipulative and extortionist practices is not merely pragmatic; it is a necessary act of cleansing, aimed at exposing and dismantling the vile, parasitic structures these clerics have erected.
These so-called spiritual leaders are nothing more than wolves in sheep’s clothing, preying on the vulnerable under the guise of divine authority. They stand at the pulpit, spewing venomous lies wrapped in hollow promises of prosperity and salvation, all while their greedy hands stretch out to collect every last cent from their impoverished congregants. It’s a well-oiled scam, a grotesque exploitation of faith, where hope is sold at the highest price, and the poor are left even poorer.
Kagame’s crackdown is as ruthless as it is righteous. Shutting down 8,000 churches may seem extreme, but let’s not kid ourselves—these are not houses of worship; they are dens of thieves. These institutions have mushroomed across Rwanda, operating without oversight, without accountability, and without any genuine concern for the spiritual or material well-being of their followers. They are businesses masquerading as sanctuaries, preying on the desperation of those who have nowhere else to turn.
The prosperity gospel that these clerics peddle is nothing but a cancer, spreading its toxic influence far beyond Rwanda’s borders. Look at Kenya, where Paul Mackenzie and his brainwashed flock were led into deadly fasting, or Uganda, where unregulated preachers have turned extortion into an art form. This is not religion; it is exploitation at its most vile. Kagame’s proposed tax on church collections is a clear message: the free ride is over. These clerics will no longer be allowed to fleece the faithful without consequence.
Of course, there are those who will criticize Kagame, accusing him of overreach and authoritarianism. They will say that he is meddling in religious matters, silencing voices, and infringing on religious freedom. But what freedom is there in being exploited? What voice do the poor have when their cries are drowned out by the sound of coins clinking into the clerics’ coffers? These so-called leaders have been given every opportunity to comply with regulations, to operate within the law, and they have consistently chosen to flout those laws in pursuit of personal gain. Their defiance is not a defense of faith; it is a defense of greed.
The closure of over 8,000 churches is not just a crackdown—it is an exorcism. Kagame is purging Rwanda of the demons that have taken root in its religious institutions, demons that have exploited the poor for far too long. These churches have failed to meet even the most basic infrastructural requirements, let alone the spiritual needs of their congregants. They exist not to save souls, but to drain wallets, and Kagame’s iron-fisted approach is the only way to rid the country of this plague.
Kagame’s resolve to rein in these rogue preachers is controversial, yes, but it is also necessary. In a region where the church often escapes scrutiny, Rwanda’s leader is doing what few others have dared to do. He is holding these charlatans accountable, forcing them to face the consequences of their actions. The exploitation of the poor by those who claim to be their spiritual guides is a moral crime of the highest order, and Kagame is ensuring that this crime no longer pays.
The days of unchecked religious exploitation are coming to an end in Rwanda. Kagame’s war against these corrupt clerics is not just a political maneuver—it is a moral imperative. He is drawing a line in the sand, one that says the poor will no longer be preyed upon, their faith will no longer be twisted into a tool for extortion. The corrupt empire these clerics have built is crumbling, and Kagame is making sure that it falls.
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