Urgent Appeal: Greece Government Must Uphold Religious Freedom for SCOAN Thessalonica

In recent times, a disturbing incident has come to light involving the persecution of the Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) Thessalonica, a Christian community, and its leader, Wiseman Harry, by the Greek government. We aims to shed light on the apparent violations of religious freedom, free speech, and human rights faced by the SCOAN Thessalonica community. We call on the Greek government to respect the fundamental principles of democracy and liberty, as well as urge the European Union to investigate these claims and take appropriate action.

Wiseman Harry’s Statement:

Wiseman Harry, the Prophet of SCOAN Thessalonica, recently spoke out about the persecution his ministry is facing in the hands of Greek government officials. According to his statement, the charismatic church has been officially banned and shut down by the Greek government. Despite living in a free democratic nation, where freedom of speech and religious belief is protected, SCOAN Thessalonica alleges constant threats from government officials. Wiseman Harry claims that he receives warnings to cease the practice of preaching, healing, and delivering individuals. Moreover, he shares that he has been summoned for discussions, often disguised as casual coffee invitations, where government officials attempt to pressure him into halting his religious activities.

The Violation of Fundamental Rights:

The actions described by Wiseman Harry raise serious concerns about the violation of fundamental human rights, particularly the freedom of speech, religion, and assembly. In a democratic society, individuals have the right to express their beliefs without fear of persecution. The reported attempts to stifle religious practices and gatherings not only infringe upon these basic rights but also contradict the principles that many Western countries, including Greece, uphold.

Appeal to the Greece Government:

We call upon the Greece government to reconsider its stance and adhere to the principles of democracy and religious freedom. It is essential to recognize that the right to freely practice one’s religion is a cornerstone of any democratic society. By allowing SCOAN Thessalonica to worship and operate freely, the Greek government can demonstrate its commitment to upholding these values.

Appeal to the European Union:

As Europe continues to advocate for freedom and tolerance globally, it is crucial that the European Union takes note of the alleged religious persecution in its member state. We appeal to the European Union to investigate the concerns raised by Wiseman Harry and ensure that the rights of SCOAN Thessalonica are protected. This investigation should be thorough and transparent, promoting religious freedom and tolerance within the European community.

The reported persecution of SCOAN Thessalonica in Greece is a matter of great concern for the global Christian community. By addressing these allegations, the Greek government and the European Union can reaffirm their commitment to democracy, human rights, and religious freedom, setting an example for the rest of the world.

We encourage readers to watch Wiseman Harry’s statement by following this YouTube link:

Greece Translation Bellow

Επείγουσα Έκκληση: Η Ελληνική Κυβέρνηση Πρέπει να Διαφυλάξει τη Θρησκευτική Ελευθερία της SCOAN Θεσσαλονίκης

Τον τελευταίο καιρό, ένα ανησυχητικό γεγονός έχει έρθει στο φως που αφορά τη δίωξη της Συναγωγής, Εκκλησίας των Εθνών (SCOAN) Θεσσαλονίκης, μιας χριστιανικής κοινότητας, και του ηγέτη της, Wiseman Harry, από την ελληνική κυβέρνηση. Σκοπός μας είναι να φωτίσουμε τις παραβιάσεις της θρησκευτικής ελευθερίας, της ελευθερίας του λόγου και των ανθρωπίνων δικαιωμάτων που αντιμετωπίζει η κοινότητα της SCOAN Θεσσαλονίκης. Καλούμε την ελληνική κυβέρνηση να σεβαστεί τις θεμελιώδεις αρχές της δημοκρατίας και της ελευθερίας, καθώς και να παροτρύνουμε την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση να ερευνήσει αυτές τις καταγγελίες και να λάβει τα κατάλληλα μέτρα.

Η Δήλωση του Wiseman Harry:

Ο Wiseman Harry, ο Προφήτης της SCOAN Θεσσαλονίκης, μίλησε πρόσφατα για τη δίωξη που αντιμετωπίζει η υπηρεσία του από τους εκπροσώπους της ελληνικής κυβέρνησης. Σύμφωνα με τη δήλωσή του, η χαρισματική εκκλησία έχει επίσημα απαγορευτεί και κλείσει από την ελληνική κυβέρνηση. Παρά το γεγονός ότι ζουν σε μια ελεύθερη δημοκρατική χώρα, όπου η ελευθερία του λόγου και η θρησκευτική πεποίθηση προστατεύονται, η SCOAN Θεσσαλονίκη υποστηρίζει ότι αντιμετωπίζει συνεχείς απειλές από εκπροσώπους της κυβέρνησης. Ο Wiseman Harry υποστηρίζει ότι λαμβάνει προειδοποιήσεις να σταματήσει την πρακτική του να κηρύσσει, να θεραπεύει και να ελευθερώνει ανθρώπους. Επιπλέον, μοιράζεται ότι καλείται σε συζητήσεις, συχνά καλύμμενες ως φιλικές προσκλήσεις για καφέ, όπου αξιωματούχοι της κυβέρνησης προσπαθούν να τον πιέσουν να σταματήσει τις θρησκευτικές του δραστηριότητες.

Η Παραβίαση των Βασικών Δικαιωμάτων:

Οι ενέργειες που περιγράφονται από τον Wiseman Harry προκαλούν σοβαρές ανησυχίες για την παραβίαση των θεμελιωδών ανθρωπίνων δικαιωμάτων, ιδιαίτερα της ελευθερίας του λόγου, της θρησκείας και της συνάθροισης. Σε μια δημοκρατική κοινωνία, οι άνθρωποι έχουν το δικαίωμα να εκφράζουν τις πεποιθήσεις τους χωρίς φόβο δίωξης. Οι αναφερόμενες προσπάθειες να πνίξουν θρησκευτικές πρακτικές και συναθροίσεις όχι μόνο παραβιάζουν αυτά τα βασικά δικαιώματα, αλλά αντίκεινται και στις αρχές που πολλές δυτικές χώρες, συμπεριλαμβανομένης της Ελλάδας, υποστηρίζουν.

Έκκληση προς την Ελληνική Κυβέρνηση:

Καλούμε την ελληνική κυβέρνηση να επανεξετάσει τη θέση της και να συμμορφωθεί με τις αρχές της δημοκρατίας και της θρησκευτικής ελευθερίας. Είναι ουσιώδες να αναγνωρίσουμε ότι το δικαίωμα να ασκεί κανείς ελεύθερα τη θρησκεία του είναι θεμέλιο κάθε δημοκρατικής κοινωνίας. Με το να επιτρέπει στη SCOAN Θεσσαλονίκη να λειτουργεί ελεύθερα, η ελληνική κυβέρνηση μπορεί να επιδείξει τη δέσμευσή της στη διατήρηση αυτών των αξιών.

Έκκληση προς την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση:

Καθώς η Ευρώπη συνεχίζει να προωθεί την ελευθερία και την ανοχή παγκοσμίως, είναι κρίσιμο να λάβει υπόψη της η Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση την υποτιθέμενη θρησκευτική δίωξη στο κράτος μέλος της. Εκτιμούμε την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση να ερευνήσει τις ανησυχίες που εκφράζει ο Wiseman Harry και να διασφαλίσει την προστασία των δικαιωμάτων του SCOAN Θεσσαλονίκης. Αυτή η έρευνα πρέπει να είναι σφαιρική και διαφανής, προωθώντας τη θρησκευτική ελευθερία και την ανοχή εντός της Ευρωπαϊκής κοινότητας.

Η αναφερόμενη δίωξη του SCOAN Θεσσαλονίκης στην Ελλάδα αποτελεί ανησυχητικό θέμα για την παγκόσμια χριστιανική κοινότητα. Με το να αντιμετωπίσουν αυτές τις κατηγορίες, η ελληνική κυβέρνηση και η Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση μπορούν να επιβεβαιώσουν τη δέσμευσή τους στη δημοκρατία, τα ανθρώπινα δικαιώματα και τη θρησκευτική ελευθερία, δίνοντας έτσι ένα παράδειγμα για το υπόλοιπο κόσμο.

Ενθαρρύνουμε τους αναγνώστες να παρακολουθήσουν την κατάθεση του Wiseman Harry ακολουθώντας αυτόν τον σύνδεσμο στο YouTube:

The Lord Shall Rebuke Satanic Cause OF Church Disunity

Prophet TB Joshua

Evangelist Angela got it precisely right. She is a testimony herself. She is also a good and bold preacher. The new wave of persecution is more from within the so-called Church of Christ in Nigeria. The “Church of Christ” is being used in a very broad term here. It includes sects speaking evil of those things which they know not. What they know is what they are naturally, they are brute beasts, and corrupting themselves. As written in Jude 1: 9-13 they are people who have gone in the way of Cain and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for a reward. They feed themselves without fear. They pollute the public mind with their self-made doctrine.

In the 1960s and up to the middle of the 1970s there was more unity amongst the Christian body in Nigeria with only the Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS) in the Northern region and the Scripture Union (SU) in the Southern regions of Nigeria. These two Christian organizations were able to groom young Nigerian Christians, and I am gladly a product of the FCS. But the unity was lost when religion became a big political weapon and economic source in Nigeria after Gen Gowon was removed by a coup. Individuals started forming their denominations, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) was formed and blocks were created within CAN to cater to such group interests. It can be said that CAN was formed, not from a call from God to grow the Church, but from concerned Christians who believed then (and probably still now) that extra weapons would be needed for political purposes. Having established a body like CAN, the organizers also begin to think that they are to decide who belongs or not. It is not certain if the SCOAN would be admitted into their club, or which block could accommodate her.

The Advent of prophet TB Joshua of Synagogue Church, of All Nations (SCOAN) is a big headache for CAN and the various congregations that constitute that organization. Today in the internet unprintable things can still be found written about prophet TB Joshua or SCOAN, especially discouraging people not to go near. The persecution continued by banning broadcasting prophet TB Joshua healing services from government-owned Television stations, arrest and detention, fake news, false propaganda and many others. It is not expected that the atmosphere would change because the very foundation of CAN was different from doctrine teaching or moderation. Similarly, many congregations in Nigeria are becoming shopping centres enforcing tithe collections as the main doctrine and putting back to society absolutely nothing. They also expect that others should obey what they teach.

In all these happenings we shall continue to encourage prophet TB Joshua to be silent, except praying and watching. In 1 Samuel 2:9 we read that “God will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail”. After all, it is not a competitive race but each person functioning according to the call given. Prophet TB Joshua has a very big call in the order of prophets like Elijah, Elisha or Daniel and hence should not be detracted to market noise. He is currently not busy himself going to praying for Presidents, governors, senators, etc, except if they come to him. We also think that the prophet will use Psalm 28:1 crying always into God “Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit”. There is no compromise with the world because friendship with the world makes us God’s enemy James 4:4.

Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

PROPHET T.B. JOSHUA AND THE WORDS OF EVANGELIST ANGELA

BY Femi Fani-Kayode

I watched an inspiring, courageous, brilliant and highly anointed young American lady by the name of Evangelist Angela deliver a powerful and earthshaking message about how Christian’s persecute other Christian’s in Nigeria and the importance of Church unity and Christian solidarity last Sunday.

I watched it on Prophet T.B. Joshua’s Emmanuel Television and it was preached at the SCOAN Headquarters in Ikotun, Lagos.

The message, which was titled ‘The New Wave of Persecution’, was really gripping and it also touched on how T.B. Joshua himself had suffered injustice and persecution over the years. I urge every believer to go to YouTube and listen to Angela’s sermon because it was not only deeply profound but also utterly inspiring.

There were however a few things that she left out which, in my view, ought to have been included. For example the fact that Joshua had his American visa cancelled in 2014 as a result of wickedness, envy and intrigue after the horrific bombing of one of his Church buildings which sadly resulted in the death of many of his members.

It is sad to note that not one Church leader expressed his or her condolences or comisserations to the Church or the Prophet after this tragic incident despite the massive loss of life. Instead it was the leaders of the Muslim community in Nigeria, including the Sultan of Sokoto and many Emirs, that did so!

Sadly, as if that were not bad enough, it got even worse! Some heartless Church leaders went as far as to petition the American Embassy to cancel the Prophet’s American visa and used this terrible incident as their excuse and attempt to justify it!

They did this even though it was clear that the collapse of the building was not as a consequence of any wrongdoing on his part but rather as a result of a brutal act of pure evil and premeditated murder and terror by those who wanted him discredited and his Church closed down.

It took the intervention of members of the American Congress, the State Department, numerous American Ambasadors, members of the American diplomatic corps and numerous American consular officials to resist the conspiracy and to ensure that his visa was restored.

I spoke with Prophet T.B. Joshua after listening to Angela’s message last Sunday and asked him why it was that he did not expose all this to the public in 2014.

I also asked him why it is that he always keeps quiet, refuses to defend himself and says nothing when faced with the unrelenting, shameful and relentless criticism, misrepresentation, false allegations, vilification and persecution that he has suffered from other Church leaders over the years.

This is all the more so given the fact that, in my view, such criticisms are borne out of nothing but pure envy.

He told me that he believes in the unity of the Body of Christ and that he did not want the Church to be divided hence his silence over the years.

He kept emphasising the fact that in order for us to succeed as Christian’s in Nigeria and save souls there must be love between and charity between Christians and Church unity. I was moved by his words but I must confess that I was not too happy about them.

The kind of insults, false allegations, fabrications and wickedness that this great man of God has been subjected to over the years by others is simply unacceptable and had he been a lesser man it would have broken him.

If God had not been with him he would have fallen long ago but instead he is going from strength to strength and his ministry has had a greater impact than that of any other Nigerian preacher in the international community.

From South America, to South East Asia, to the Korean peninsular, to Israel, to Europe, to Africa and to North America he is respected, revered and loved and his impact in terms of preaching and spreading the gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ has been extraordinary and outstanding.

I have decided to write a book about this great man’s remarkable and inspiring life, his struggles, his challenges and the sort of things that he has been subjected to over the years very soon.

I will also expose the fact that the blowing up of his SCOAN Church building in 2014 was one of Nigeria’s most heinous and terrible acts of terror and I shall expose those who I believe were behind it.

T.B. Joshua is a humble, gentle, reticent, forgiving, kind and patient man who refuses to join issues with his detractors and enemies and who instead focuses on the work that God has called him to do.

I respect him immensely but I must confess that I do not share his disposition or inclination to say nothing when others seek to destroy and drag down. If I were in his shoes I would have hit them back long ago!

I guess that the fact that he has refused to do so is what makes him so special and so much better than those of us that can be best described as lesser mortals.

I am proud to call him my friend and brother, I wish him well in all his endeavours and I pray that the entire Body of Christ in Nigeria, together with our highly esteemed and reverred Church leaders, will have the humility, presence of mind and courage to learn from his shining example and Evangelist Angela’s inspiring message of love, peace, solidarity and unity.

WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE MESSAGE BELOW:

T.B Joshua: A permanent fixture in the Lord’s vineyard

Prophet TB Joshua

Since the early 90s when Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua popularly called T.B Joshua’ s fame was on the ascendancy, he had always been trailed by one controversy or the other, but like a Phoenix that regenerates from ashes, he had always come out of those controversies, stronger. Not really for one day did his popularity waned. I recall that in those early days, one of the major issues that confronted the Prophet in the Synagogue was his source of power. The speculation then was he had some extraneous powers that had aided him in all the miracles that the church was known.

Indeed, some even whispered to those who cared to listen that T.B Joshua could never be heard calling the name, Jesus, thus confirming the fact that he had other powers behind him rather than that of the Almighty creator of the heavens and the Earth. To feed these speculations, it was said he had a place in the marshland of Egbe where even angels fear to trod. The marshland, incidentally, was where the ministry took off, a story of a humble beginning. That lie fizzled out because it had nothing to feed on. It died like others before it.

The story also came up that T. B Joshua got his powers from India and some ancient Asian countries. That also fell flat as one wondered why those who gave him the power could not wrought those miracles in their country or the source from where the power came from. The story went on and on because his was a phenomenon that defied human explanation.

I recall that as a cub journalist, my first contact with him and the Synagogue was borne out of fear which later turned out unfounded. At one of our Editorial meetings, a colleague who lived around the same axis as the church’s location had arrived the office breathless that Monday afternoon. He had a story to tell. On the way to work, he had sighted a horde of policemen around the church and was not sure what they were up to. The Editor had queried why he did not stop to find out and do a report. His response was indicative of the unfounded rumour that surrounded the Synagogue at the time. He told all of us in the Editor’s office that he could not do the report because of the unpalatable stories he had heard; that anyone that did a report on T.B Joshua would develop mental illness and probably end up a patient of “Yaba on the left’ or a tenant of a similar enclave in Aro, Abeokuta. Of course he could not substantiate what he said, he was only adamant on one point – no amount of persuasion would take him to the church to do the report.

Whether due to foolhardiness, ignorance or courage, yours truly decided to take up the challenge. After several visits to the church a very comprehensive report about the church and the man in the church was done. After the publication, I have never had cause to visit a psychiatric hospital.

But the Society was not done with T.B Joshua. The ‘war’ came from the Christian fold, most of the men of God forgot the teaching of the Bible, they judged, forgetting judgement is the Almighty’s. They more or less ostracised T.B Joshua. But he seemed to thrive on such adversities. The church that the ‘blind’ seers predicted would soon fold or would not last is still waxing stronger almost three decades after their carnally -inspired predictions.

Today, if you are talking religious tourism, the name that readily comes to mind is T.B Joshua’s and the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun-Egbe, Nigeria. The church can be described as the biggest religious tourism destination in the whole of the African continent today. The Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) said six out of every 10 foreign travellers coming into Nigeria are Synagogue bound. The popularity of the church has led to more flights coming into Lagos from within and outside the country. Domestic visitors to the church come from far-flung places knowing they were bound for the solution to whatever problems they came to present. In and around the church location, businesses have also sprung up, thus empowering more local businesses and their owners. There are hotels around for those who are not Lagos residents. Restaurants and stores are equally making brisk businesses.

His teaching and preaching is not only feed for the soul, the physical is equally fed. Philanthropic gestures in places like Haiti after a devastating earthquake, Indonesian poor and the downtrodden, Mexico and Colombia are among the countries that have felt his touch of philanthropy. Nations have honoured him. In Israel, he is a spectacle who is accorded, symbolically, the donkey ride into Jerusalem. The red carpet is ever laid for him during any of his visits. He had even been urged to establish a religious presence in that country with land already available for that purpose. During his visit to Dominican Republic in 2017, he was accorded the royalty treatment. He was met at the Las Americas airport by the leadership of that country. It was a carnival like atmosphere. By the time he ended his crusade about three days later, Dominica stood still. And to appreciate him, he was honoured with the highest award in that country by the parliament.

Consequently, the accolades in the last 30 years, from a humble beginning to the present growth, spreading the gospel and providing succour in all corners of the World, have made something poignantly clear, T.B Joshua is a permanent fixture in the Lord’s vineyard. He can never be wished away.

The Cold War Against TB Joshua

Prophet T.B. Joshua

When we reveal that there is an anti-TB Joshua gang out there that are on a secret mission (though no longer secrete) to kill the Prophet, don’t try to get yourself being misled that we are being alarmist. It is important to bring this to your notice that all this information are not just exaggerated reports, but they are well received classified intelligent security reports from diverse sources around the world on the evil plot against TB Joshua’s life and ministry.

As times goes on, we will be trying our best to draw your attention to some events that will be unfolding. Matching those events with these security reports will go a long way in unveiling the truth.

We need to know that the evil forces who have taken control of the world establishments are as we speak, waging a deadly cold war against TB Joshua and his ministry. TB Joshua is being targeted in every front and those behind this conspiracy are doing it in such a way that it is difficult to trace where the targets are coming from. It will only take one with deep insight into conspiracy matters and personal revelations from God to know what is going on. And you will be shocked to know those behind all these evil schemes against the Prophet. Always put it in mind that it is a local and international collaboration.

In our past published security recommendation here to the Prophet and the SCOAN family worldwide, we made mentioned as part of the security intelligent reports we received that there is a plan target against those that have publicly associated with TB Joshua, especially those in well-placed positions. We told everyone to watch their back because those that want to kill TB Joshua will be coming after them too. They will be blackmailed and there imaged tarnished with supports from News media and journalist; which is a part of the holistic scheme in their targeting of TB Joshua and his ministry.

The world is under the power of Satan and those that have sold their soul because of the vanity of this world are the ones who are into this scheme to kill the Prophet and as well targeting those around him. They are not comfortable with the great work of God in the SCOAN and the grace of God – the spiritual powers/ gift in the life of the Prophet.

Most of their evil schemes they intended against the Children of God are being forced to be on hold and those in enforcement are being brought to not through the Prophetic gift, healings and deliverance in the life and ministry of the Prophet, and these they are not comfortable with.

They don’t know what God may do next through the Prophet and they are counting the day they will be exposed for the evil they are. To their shame before the entire world.

We are all aware of the reported persecution our beloved Sister in Christ, Mrs Fatmata Edna Kargbo is going through because of the testimony she gave to the glory of God at the SCOAN on the goodness and mercies of God upon her life, family and career.

The facts that the world News media are trying to twist the truths and create the impression that Mrs Fatmata Edna Kargbo completed are God’s given house after 14 years through proceeds of corruption, should not come as a surprise to anyone.

We are all aware of the role she played compelling the government of her nation to seek aid from TB Joshua during the period when the deadly Ebola Virus was spreading around communities and killing citizens of the nation of Sierra Leone.

Remember the security reports that came from an alleged Russian security sources during the period of the attacked at the SCOAN guest house here: (http://www.whatdoesitmean.com/index1805.htm). It claimed one of the reasons for the attacked against the SCOAN was the role the Prophet played as an instrument in God’s hand in helping some Africa nation during the Ebola virus crisis. (Note: we are not in any way given a substantiation to the said report since there have not been any official response from the SCOAN about that report till date.) The said lady that is being persecuted right now was the one who out of patriotism and love for her nation persuade her government to seek divine help from God in TB. Joshua’s ministry.

For those who watched her first Testimony, she gave Live on Emmanuel TV after God’s intervention in stopping the spread of the Ebola virus in her nation. There was a revealing part of her testimony that was edited out in the respond Video from the SCOAN concerning her recent travail.

Mrs Fatmata Edna Kargbo was the one who exposed on Emmanuel TV the opposition they face from some powerful international bodies who confiscated the Anointed Waters sent by TB Joshua to help stop the Ebola Virus diseases. This was even though the Anointed water was officially ordered by the then government in power. But some powerful international forces never wanted the anointed water to be used but with the help of some persons amongst them, who have the fear of God some of the anointed water was secretly released to them to be used in some regions.

She and some voluntaries had to risk their lives to go to does affected regions to minister the anointed waters and does regions have been declared Ebola virus-free till date.

So therefore, we must know where this battle is coming from and the direction it is heading towards.

Let us not forget the many conspiracy theories out there about the Ebola Virus disease itself– like those that say it was manmade, a biological weapon and it was created to reduced or exterminate the African race. Also, TB Joshua said the Ebola virus was manufactured from the pit of hell. We will allow you to put things together and think for yourself.

MAY GOD DELIVER HIS CHURCH FROM EVERY PLOT EMANATING FROM THE KINGDOM OF DARKNESS! AMEN!!