Unveiling the Truth: Exposing the Deception Behind TB Joshua's Miracle Claims

The BBC has exposed the methods used by the late Nigerian televangelist TB Joshua to fake miracles and attract millions of followers to his church. Joshua, who established the Synagogue Church of All Nations (Scoan) in Lagos over three decades ago, claimed to possess divine powers and the ability to heal the sick. However, the investigations conducted by the BBC reveal that the so-called healings were staged and filmed, and then distributed to churches worldwide. The report highlights six ways in which Joshua deceived his worshippers, including the manipulation of the "emergency department" of the church, where followers were selected to be filmed and prayed for. Former disciple Agomoh Paul revealed that the team was trained to make the miracles appear real and that they would bring in individuals with exaggerated or fabricated ailments to be "healed." Another method involved instructing visitors to stop taking their medication, which resulted in some people dying due to the absence of proper treatment. The investigation also uncovered the use of actors pretending to be sick or disabled during healing crusades in other countries. The aim was to create the illusion of miraculous healings, with medical reports and doctor interviews used to support the claims. The BBC contacted the Scoan for a response but received no reply. The article concludes by inviting readers to share their personal experiences related to the issues raised in the story.