The request for a Christian pastor for his parishioners to finance the purchase of two iPhone 17 Pro Max under the justification of a “divine revelation” has triggered a wave of reactions in social networkswith a mixture of indignation and ridicule at the unusual request.
The sermon videoin which you can see the pastor who, with microphone in hand, has finished quickly going viral and putting into debate the use of religious arguments for the acquisition of luxury items.
During the ceremony, the pastor stated that God ordered him to acquire two state-of-the-art devices, one for himself and the other for his wife, insisting to the congregation in Cartagena that they should not worry about resources for this purpose.
“God told me days ago, buy the 2 Terabyte iPhone 17 Pro Max, one for you and one for your wife. And he told me not to worry, that those two cell phones were going to come out as offerings from this cult. Let us do the will of God on this day. Amen! “Amen!” he expressed to the faithful, who responded cautiously with applause and exclamations of approval, as seen in the recording widely distributed on social platforms.
The video It does not allow verifying whether attendees made donations during the ceremony nor does it precisely reveal the exact location of the event, although various sources indicate that the event occurred in Cartagena.
The scene fueled debates about the ethics of asking for contributions in the name of faith for the acquisition of high-end devices, especially in a context where the requested iPhone represents the most advanced and expensive model on the current technology market.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max, requested by the pastor, is Apple’s most advanced smartphone to date, with a price in Colombia of 6,999,000 pesos.
This device has a 6.9-inch Super Retina
In addition, it incorporates Ceramic Shield on both sides, Wi-Fi 7 connection and 5G networks, eSIM and advanced security and privacy options. ANDThe device also arrives with the iOS 26 operating systempersonal artificial intelligence functions and greater integration with Apple services.
In the message, the religious stressed that his request was framed in divine will, ensuring that his duty was to convey the mandate received to the congregation. This statement quickly went viral and sparked debates about the limits between faith, the use of technology, manipulation and consumption.
The apparent normalization of requests related to luxury goods during religious events was evident in the comments and memes that emerged on networks, where Internet users expressed both critical and humorous positions.
Specialists have analyzed the phenomenon, pointing out the increasingly central role of technology in modern life, even within religious contexts. The tendency of some leaders to request donations for the purchase of luxury items generates controversy and focuses on responsibility and transparency in the management of donations and offerings.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max requested by the pastor stands out not only for its high price, but also for its cutting-edge technology aimed at productivity, security and connectivity, with advanced functions and privacy tools. According to multiple comments on social networks, many Internet users consider that a device with these characteristics should be acquired through their own means and not through faith-based donations.
