Prophetism in the wake of a pandemic: Charismatic Christianity, conspiracy theories, and the Coronavirus outbreak in Africa. (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fosu-Ankrah, Joseph Fiifi; Amoako-Gyampah, Akwasi Kwarteng
• Is Part Of: Research in globalization. Volume 3(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: Charismatic Christianity -- COVID-19 -- Prophets -- Prophecy -- Conspiracy theories -- Misinformation -- Public health -- Faith healing; Globalization -- Periodicals; 337.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.resglo.2021.100068
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2590-051X

Abstract

Abstract: The outbreak of COVID-19 subjected prophets and the prophetic ministry to ridicule and taunts by both disenchanted Christians and non-believers alike. This study examines responses to these challenges posed by COVID-19 to prophets and the prophetic movement in Africa. The study shows that Charismatic Christianity on the continent may serve as useful resource for public education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, but also, a source of public health misinformation and thus, create doubts, uncertainties and fear. The paper argues that, the Covid-19 pandemic has both prospects and challenges for prophecies, as well as greater implications for Charismatic Christianity in Africa.