UMVA has learned that a Christian charity in the UK has made shocking statements linking homosexuality to paedophilia and bestiality in one of their online sermons.
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Daniel Centre Church in Slough, Berkshire, has sparked outrage with its registered charity status, which allows it to receive taxpayer subsidies for its activities 'for the public benefit'. A video uploaded to the charity's YouTube channel, titled 'AWAKE TO CHILDREN MINISTRY (against demonic Sexual-Objectifications of Children)', features 'Pastor Praise' making disturbing claims.
Pastor Praise claims that the 'homosexualisation of children will be deadly', citing supposed examples of paedophilia perpetrated by gay men, which she believes will lead to children being attracted to the same sex. She states: 'The problem of rape right now in the world of our children is the fact that boys no longer rape girls. More boys now rape boys.'
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the charity has a number of branches across the UK, and in 2017, a centre in Liverpool was found to have practiced gay conversion therapy sessions, which included intense prayer and starvation. Furthermore, a 2022 Facebook post by pastor Raphael Olushola Peters for the church in Belfast likened homosexuality to 'offering children as sacrifices'.
The National Secular Society has strongly condemned the charity's actions, stating that the 'vicious homophobia promoted by MFM Daniel is completely incompatible with its legal obligation to act for the public benefit'. The charity regulator, the Charity Commission, has confirmed that concerns have been raised and is assessing the situation to determine its role.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that this is not an isolated incident, as charities registered under 'the advancement of religion' have been known to promote extremist and harmful ideas. The guidelines for what constitutes a public benefit are vague, and experts argue that this allows some charities to promote divisive views.
UMVA has gathered that this incident raises serious questions about the regulation of charities and their obligations to promote public benefit. As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: the charity's rhetoric has caused significant harm and offence to many in the LGBTQ+ community.
