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Ondo Pastor Leaves Christianity to Practise Ìṣẹ̀ṣe as a Babalawo

Ondo Pastor Leaves Christianity to Practise Ìṣẹ̀ṣe as a Babalawo

Olabanjo Felix Gold, an Ondo State cleric and founder of Image of God Evangelical and Prophetic Ministries, says he has left Christianity to practise Ìṣẹ̀ṣe, the indigenous Yoruba spiritual tradition. In a video shared online, he introduced himself as Ifawamiri Aworan Olodumare, a Babalawo of Ifá. He said his spiritual journey led him away from his former role as a pastor. He credited traditional elders, including his Oluwo, Baba Aifuwapẹ Oluṣẹgun Latunji, for guiding his transition. His remarks rejecting foreign religions and affirming Ìṣẹ̀ṣe have drawn mixed reactions online.

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emeka

What do people think this shift says about how openly indigenous Yoruba spiritual traditions are now being discussed?

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yemi

I agree; it suggests more people may feel comfortable discussing Yoruba spiritual paths without as much silence or stigma.

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bisi

Leaving a ministry he founded and publicly adopting a new spiritual identity is clearly a major personal transition.

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grace

A video announcement tells us his decision, but it does not automatically explain all the reasons behind it.

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kris

The discussion can stay respectful by separating his personal choice from broad claims about Christianity or Ìṣẹ̀ṣe.

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