Churches are sacred spaces, meant to bring people closer to God and provide a refuge from the chaos of the world. Yet, many churches today are leasing their steeples and rooftops for cell tower installations—a decision that sacrifices the health and well-being of God’s people for financial gain.
If Jesus walked into a church today and saw a cell tower on the steeple, would He calmly accept it? Or would He act with the same righteous anger He showed when He flipped the tables of the money changers in the temple, condemning those who turned a place of worship into a marketplace?
This is not just about money. It’s about stewardship, responsibility, and whether we are honoring the teachings of Christ by protecting His flock—or exposing them to harm for the sake of profit.
A Modern Sacrifice of Health for Money
In the story of the money changers, Jesus was outraged that the temple, a house of prayer, had been turned into a den of thieves. Today, we face a similar situation. By leasing church properties to host cell towers, we are sacrificing the natural environment and the health of our congregations for financial gain.
Unlike the visible disruption of tables and coins, the harm caused by cell towers is invisible. We cannot see, smell, or taste the radiofrequency radiation (RFR) these towers emit, but the science is undeniable: prolonged exposure to RFR is linked to cancer, neurological damage, and other health risks.
The question every church leader and congregation must ask is this: Are we prioritizing profit over the well-being of God’s people?
Pray About This: What Does Scripture Teach Us?
The Bible is clear about the responsibilities of spiritual leaders. Ezekiel 34:10 warns against shepherds who fail to care for their flock, saying, “I am against the shepherds and will hold them accountable for my flock.” This is not just a metaphor—it is a call to action for pastors and church leaders to protect their congregations in every way possible.
As Christians, we are called to be stewards of God’s creation, both seen and unseen. Allowing harmful radiation to blanket our places of worship violates this calling. The congregation must pray about this. Pastors must pray about this. Is this truly what God would want for His people?
The Science: Clear Evidence of Harm
The evidence is overwhelming:
- Cancer Risks: Studies by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) and Ramazzini Institute link RFR exposure to malignant tumors, including brain and heart cancers.
- Neurological Damage: Yale University research found that RFR exposure during pregnancy caused ADHD-like symptoms in mice, highlighting risks for children and vulnerable populations.
- Non-Thermal Effects: DNA damage, oxidative stress, and disrupted cellular repair mechanisms occur even at low exposure levels, as confirmed by peer-reviewed studies.
Jesus taught us to care for the least among us. Are we honoring His teachings by exposing children, pregnant women, and the elderly to harmful radiation?
What Would Jesus Do?
If Jesus were here today, would He stand silently while churches turned their steeples into radiation-emitting towers? Or would He act, flipping these towers off the rooftops in righteous anger?
The answer is clear. Jesus would not accept this sacrifice of health and well-being for the sake of profit. As His followers, we must take a stand, just as He did in the temple.
A Call to the Congregation: Speak Up and Take Action
Church members have the power to influence this issue. Here’s how:
- Pray for Guidance: Ask God to reveal whether hosting cell towers aligns with His will.
- Speak to Church Leaders: Share your concerns and the scientific evidence about RFR risks.
- Demand Change: Advocate for the removal of cell towers from church properties.
- Educate the Community: Raise awareness about the health and spiritual implications of these decisions.
The time to act is now. As a congregation, you have a voice. Use it to protect your health, your community, and the sacredness of your church.
Protecting the Sacred: The Moral Imperative
Church leaders and congregations alike must ask themselves: Are we honoring God’s teachings by allowing cell towers on church properties? Are we being good stewards of His creation, both visible and invisible?
The decision to host a cell tower is not just financial—it’s spiritual. By prioritizing profit over people, we risk losing sight of our mission as followers of Christ. Let us remember Jesus’ righteous anger in the temple and act with the same conviction to protect what is sacred.
The time to flip the towers off the steeples is now. Will you answer the call?
