Church members darken faces to “destroy shame” after prophetess’ instruction

• A viral video shows church members smearing black substance on their faces after their prophetess instructed them to do so to “destroy shame.”
• The unusual act, believed to be a spiritual cleansing, has sparked mixed reactions online

A group of church members has sparked reactions online after a video surfaced showing them darkening their faces with a black substance during a spiritual session.

According to reports, the act was done under the instruction of their prophetess, who claimed it was a divine directive meant to “destroy shame” and restore their spiritual confidence.

In the viral clip, the members were seen gathered in a prayer session, each rubbing the substance on their faces while chanting and praying fervently. The prophetess could be heard encouraging them to follow the instruction completely, saying it was a symbolic act to remove disgrace and bring breakthrough.

The unusual ritual has stirred mixed reactions on social media. While some defended it as a form of faith-based deliverance, others criticized it as extreme and superstitious.

Members darken their face to spiritually destr0y their “shame” following their prophetess’ instruction. pic.twitter.com/gm7cFtAGCk

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