Church in Mexico Selling Plots in Heaven in Massive Scam According to Social Media
A Christian church in Mexico has sparked controversy by offering to sell land plots in heaven for $100 per square meter. The pastor of the church, known as Entoms or Intoms, claims that he spoke directly to God in 2017 and was granted divine permission to sell this celestial real estate.
Images circulating on social media show a brochure advertising the heavenly plots (heavy on AI art), featuring an illustration of a grand house in the clouds with a family ascending a golden staircase to their new eternal home. The brochure lists various payment options, including credit cards, digital wallets like PayPal and Google Pay, and even installment plans.
According to some real estate influencers on TikTok and YouTube, the church has already collected millions of dollars in this “biggest real estate deal on the planet”. However, the veracity of these claims is questionable given the absurdity of the concept.
Sadly, this is not the first instance of religious figures attempting to profit from the sale of supposed heavenly property. In 2023, a South African pastor convinced many of his followers to sell their earthly possessions to fund the purchase of land in heaven. A Zimbabwean pastor was arrested in 2018 for selling “tickets to heaven” for over $500 per person.
Many view these schemes as exploitative, preying on the gullibility and faith of believers for financial gain. Critics argue that the concept directly contradicts Christian teachings, which state that salvation and entry into heaven are freely given through faith, not something that can be bought.
The story has been met with a mix of amusement, outrage, and disbelief online. Some find humor in the absurdity, while others express concern over the manipulation of religious beliefs for profit. As one commenter put it, “a fool and his money are easily parted“.
Unsurprisingly, the sale of “heavenly real estate” appears to be nothing more than a scam, taking advantage of people’s spiritual hopes and fears. It serves as a reminder to approach extraordinary religious claims with a critical eye and to be wary of those seeking to commodify faith for personal gain.
Pretty sure this is not what Jesus would do.
