The gospel is the New Testament part of the Bible and is translated from Greek as "good", "good news". It tells the story of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, who came into the world to save mankind. In today's world, there are various interpreters of the "good news".
Vladimir Muntyan: biography
In 2002 the Spiritual Center "Renaissance" was founded in Dnepropetrovsk, and Vladimir Muntyan became its senior pastor. The biography is carefully hidden, it is known only from his words that he experienced a revelation, after which he began to preach about the "spirit of God" and demons.
He is married to Victoria Muntean, they have three children: son Daniel and daughters Arina and Violetta. Vladimir Muntyan has a doctorate in theology, which he received as a result of his many years of work as an evangelist pastor. Scientific papers have not yet been published, perhaps they will be published later, when there will be more experience and free time, as Vladimir Muntyan states.
Psychiatrists about service
According to psychiatrists, in their sessions, destructive-manipulative methodsmental influence on people uses Vladimir Muntyan. The sermons are based on mass hypnosis and psychotherapeutic influence. According to experts, the use of these methods can lead to a violation of mental he alth. This is especially dangerous for impressionable people who take part in the events led by pastor Vladimir Muntyan. You need to be careful with cancer patients, people who are in an unbalanced psycho-emotional state, and suffering from cardiovascular insufficiency. Sessions can lead to their refusal of medical assistance, as well as to overexcitation in the emotional and sensory sphere during service, cause mental disorders and other pathologies.
Vladimir Muntyan and the law
In 2007, a special examination was carried out, during which the activities of Vladimir Muntyan were investigated. It was found that hired people came on stage and told made-up stories. As a result, the pastor was forbidden to hold a meeting in Dnepropetrovsk at the Meteor stadium.
Experts believe that his actions from the point of view of the law are called fraud. They claim that they abuse the trust of citizens at meetings and deliberately deceive them.
In the police archives there is evidence that Vladimir Muntyan has already been convicted of fraud and theft for three years. He served his term in Krivoy Rog, in the 10th special colony.
Ukrainian Interchurch Council on Ministry
According to the Ukrainian Interchurch Council, the activitiesSenior Pastor Vladimir Muntean is negative. The Council believes that engaging people in unbiblical practices can lead to great frustration and spiritual bankruptcy, and damage the reputation and good name of evangelical Christians in today's society. Summing up, the Ukrainian Interchurch Council noted the main negative aspects of the activities carried out by Vladimir Muntyan:
1) Great emphasis on the liberation of believers from birth curses.2) During prayers for liberation from demonic power, people turn for help the same people. Consequently, spiritual liberation does not occur, or (more correctly) these persons are adherents of the preacher.
3) Using false public statements. Muntyan has repeatedly publicly stated that the evangelistic crusades he conducts in the cities of Ukraine are held in order to help local churches. In fact, the Renaissance spiritual center actively opened new branches throughout Ukraine and annexed existing ones belonging to other church associations.4) Frequent and gross violation of church and pastoral ethics, manifested in the following:
- use of various manipulation technologies, poaching ministers and members of other churches;
- appointment to the spiritual, and in some cases, pastoral ministry of people with a dubious reputation;
- publicly insulting ministers who do not share his views.
5) The presence of clear signs of totalitarian sectarianism, namely:
- application of methods of psychological manipulation of human consciousness;
- demeaning the dignity of other ministries, pointing out the advantages of their own;
- focusing people's attention on their personality and organization;
- promising God's blessings to individuals who donate large sums to the ministry.
Response to the Ukrainian Interchurch Council
In his statement, Pastor Vladimir Muntyan noted that the meetings are held at the highest level, without incident, many people are "born again" and receive healing.
He stated that his ministry follows biblical principles and it is not clear why he is being persecuted. V. Muntean suggested that the Council pay more attention to the existence of fortune-tellers and witches who appear on TV screens; the presence and growth in Ukraine of the number of Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons. He apologized for the mistakes he had made and urged him to keep his heart from condemnation.
