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Nigerian Christianity, Aljari, Spiritual Bondservant, Pentecostalism, Theological Education, Prosperity Gospel, Religious Exploitation, Faith and Reason, Christian Liberation, Nigerian Church, Religious Psychology, Faith and Economics, Critical Thinking in Religion, Church Leadership, Religious Authority, Nigerian Faith Communities, Intellectual Captivity, Christian Hermeneutics, Religious Tradition, Religious Reform Excerpt:
In Nigeria, a paradox persists where highly educated Christians become “Aljaris”—spiritually captive followers who possess theological knowledge but lack the wisdom to question exploitative church systems. This condition, rooted in colonial legacies and perpetuated by modern prosperity gospel teachings, undermines critical thinking and empowers pastors while impoverishing congregants. To reclaim true faith and freedom, Nigerian Christians must challenge the systems that profit from learned ignorance and embrace courageous, independent interpretation of scripture.