Bleach, Demons and Prophets

Narratives of Faith and Non-reason And so, the story goes: About 27 persons in Zambia were reported dead and about 19 are said to be in critical condition after drinking a bleaching detergent, the JIK brand. How did it happen? The story and reports state that these individuals belong to a certain church in Zambia. On that fateful day, the prophet had convinced them that drinking the detergent would help in exorcising them of all the demons that have been tormenting their lives. A report claimed that about 40 people came for the ‘altar call’ for the exorcism, including two … Continue reading Bleach, Demons and Prophets