Relics and the Christian Altar: From Sacred Symbols to corrupt Spiritual Rituals

 

Talking about Relics and the Christian Altar and how it transformed From Sacred Symbols to corrupt Spiritual Rituals even in the post modern church is a serious rebellion against God.

We need to Rediscover the Line Between Reverence and Ritual

In the early centuries of the Christian Church, relics are objects associated with saints or martyrs—were held in high regard. They served as visible reminders of a life wholly devoted to God and were treated with reverence. These were not worshipped, but honored as historical testimonies of faith.

Yet today, what began as memorial has often morphed into manipulation. In many corners of the modern Church, particularly in contexts where syncretism has been tolerated, relics are no longer symbolic—they are weaponized.
We are seeing the rise of dangerous practices: churches founded on buried skulls, preachers tapping into spiritual powers through human remains, and ministries trading purity for power.

This shift is not accidental. It is spiritual—and it is serious.

From Symbols of Faith to Instruments of Deception

Historically, relics were tokens of remembrance—perhaps a martyr’s garment, a fragment of bone, or soil from a sacred place. While not without controversy, their purpose was to point to Christ, not replace Him.

But the symbolic soon became supernatural in the minds of many. What once served as a reminder of holiness gradually became a source of hoped-for power. Over centuries, the Church drifted from Christ-centered faith to object-centered expectation. And now, in our day, that same error has escalated into full-blown ritualism and even necromancy.

Ritualistic Altars in the Modern Church

In certain regions—particularly in parts of Africa and South Asia—there are confirmed accounts of pastors and prophets burying human parts beneath church altars. In some cases, we see where humans are tied up and buried in altars. These are not myths or rumors. Investigations, court cases, and confessions from the perpetrators themselves testify to a disturbing trend.

One such pastor admitted:
“I was instructed by my spiritual mentor to bury a human skull beneath the altar so I could receive visions during services.”

Another declared that the cries of a buried child “keep the spirits awake” during prophetic sessions.

What began as veneration has descended into violation. What was once considered sacred memory is now spiritual manipulation. These are not isolated acts of ignorance—they are systematic abuses of spiritual authority.

Necromancy in Disguise: A Biblical Warning

Necromancy—the communication with or summoning of the dead—is clearly condemned in Scripture:

“There shall not be found among you anyone… who practices witchcraft… or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For all who do these things are an abomination to the Lord.”
(Deuteronomy 18:10–12)

Yet many modern-day “prophets” and “seers” fast on graves and grave yards, seeking visions through the spirit of the deceased, and consecrate their ministries with blood offerings. These are not remnants of biblical Christianity—they are adaptations of ancient paganism dressed in church clothes.

The issue is not cultural—it is spiritual rebellion.

The Danger of Tangible Faith Without Spiritual Discernment

People long for power, encounter, and spiritual depth. In the absence of sound doctrine, this hunger can become dangerous. Without the discernment of the Holy Spirit and the foundation of the Word, many believers are seduced by what they can touch, see, and experience—rather than who they should know: Christ Himself.

False pastors exploit this desire, offering deliverance via mysterious oils, financial breakthroughs through hidden rituals, or healing through secret objects—all bought, buried, or bled for.

This is not Christianity. It is charismatic witchcraft.

Historical Warnings Ignored

Both Islamic scholars and Protestant Reformers raised early warnings about relic veneration.

Islamic theologians viewed it as idolatrous, threatening the monotheistic purity of worship.

Reformers like Martin Luther and John Calvin decried relic culture as superstition, arguing that it distracted from salvation by faith in Christ alone.

Today’s church must heed those warnings again. Not only are objects being venerated—but the spirits behind them are being invoked.

Questions the Church Must Now Confront

• What lies beneath your altar?
Is it founded on Christ—or consecrated by compromise?

• Who powers your miracles?
Is it the Holy Spirit—or spirits from another realm?

• Is your prophet truly prophetic—or a ritualist in disguise?

• Is your church a house of prayer—or a modern shrine for the dead?

These are not hypothetical concerns. These are questions of life and death, truth and deception, Christ and counterfeit.

Lessons for a Church at Risk

1. Test the Spirits

Not every supernatural sign is from God. (1 John 4:1)

2. Discern the Source of Power

If the fruit is mixed with fear, manipulation, secrecy, or violence—it is not from the Spirit of God.

3. Return to Biblical Foundations

The Word of God, the Cross of Christ, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit are enough. No relic, no oil, no ritual can replace them.

4. Expose Darkness, Don’t Entertain It

The Church is not called to tolerate demonic compromise but to confront and cast it out.

A Final Plea:
Let the Church Return to the Cross Jesus said:

“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24)

The truth is this:

• No bone, skull, or altar can make you more anointed.

• No relic will draw God closer.

• No sacrifice beyond Christ's is acceptable.

Let the Church return to purity in doctrine, power in the Spirit, and truth in worship. Let pulpits be cleansed, altars purified, and hearts re-centered on Jesus.

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