Deliverance Or Deceit? Viral Video Sensation Who Insists He Isn’t Gay Anymore Accused Of Scamming To Raise Money

On Sunday, November 9, 21-year-old Andrew Caldwell became an internet sensation. In just a matter of hours, his testimony began circulating around the internet. The young man, who attended the 107th Holy Convocation event in Missouri for the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), testified and proclaimed he was no longer gay. The shocking revelation has been uploaded to a number of social media networks, including YouTube and World Star Hip Hop. The footage has more than a million views collectively. While some have considered his testimony to be groundbreaking, others have questioned the authenticity of it.

The caption for the video read, “A young man received deliverance from the spirit of homosexuality during the Saturday night altar call after Supt. Earl Carter preached the fire down from heaven.”

Just four days after the viral video was uploaded, another video surfaced. The latest footage probes a bit deeper into Caldwell’s claims. Now he’s reportedly being accused of scamming viewers in an effort to raise money for the church, so several media outlets are questioning Caldwell’s motives. Then, to make matters worse, Caldwell was reportedly arrested for fraudulent activity a few months prior to the viral video. But, that’s not all.

However, Caldwell insists his testimony is real. Here’s what he has to say.

“I am truly delivered. I was delivered for a year. The Lord gave me a vision that if you continue to walk in this (homosexuality)… I was gonna die in a heart attack. I said LORD, I’m not ready to die,” Caldwell said. “I have not lied, I have not fornicated I have not slept with a man in a year since I have been delivered. I have no taste for a man. I have a taste for woman. God can deliver… but you have to want to be delivered. And then, it’s gonna take process. I don’t hang out the places I used to go, I don’t do the things I used to do, I don’t say the things I used to say. I don’t buy the things I used to buy. I hope this video does get out… it can change a lives. It was not planned.”

According to the Huffington Post, a representative for the COGIC also released a statement in regards to the viral video and the scam allegations. He also claims he hasn’t made any money from the viral footage.

“We do not in any way compromise our biblical position against same sex unions or in favor of biblical teaching on matters of sexual conduct. At the same time we expect that our clergy and laity will be civil and considerate as they speak to men and women regarding issues related to our Christian faith. We love all people, regardless of their faith or moral standards. Furthermore, the Church of God in Christ wholly condemns acts of violence against and the subjugation of any person to verbal or physical harassment on the basis of their sexual stance.”

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[Image via World Star Hip Hop, Screenshot]