General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has sparked discussion after making strong remarks about pastors who claim to make people fall down during prayers. In a message shared on X, formerly Twitter, the senior military officer questioned the practice and expressed his disagreement with the idea that God is interested in making people fall during religious services.
“No pastor can make me fall down. Maybe, I’ll make them fall down. God is not interested in making people fall down. That is rubbish,” Muhoozi posted on Twitter.
His statement has drawn attention because some religious gatherings feature pastors praying for people who subsequently fall to the ground. In certain churches, this is presented as a manifestation of the power of the Holy Spirit, while others have questioned the practice.
Muhoozi’s remarks appeared to challenge the belief that falling during prayer is proof of divine power. By describing the practice as rubbish, he made his position clear and raised questions about how some religious leaders conduct their ministry.
The comments may generate debate among Christians and religious leaders, particularly those who believe that falling during prayer can be a spiritual experience. Others may agree with Muhoozi’s view that such actions should not automatically be treated as evidence of God’s presence.
The general’s message also touches on the wider discussion about the relationship between faith, spiritual experiences and the conduct of religious leaders. Across different churches, believers have varying interpretations of what happens when people fall during prayer sessions.
Although Muhoozi expressed his personal position firmly, his statement does not establish that all pastors practise or promote such actions. Religious leaders and congregations differ in their approaches to prayer, worship and spiritual manifestations.
His post is likely to keep the debate alive about whether falling during prayer should be regarded as a genuine spiritual experience or a practice that deserves closer scrutiny. For now, Muhoozi has made his position clear, insisting that no pastor can make him fall down and questioning the idea that God wants people to do so.
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