History of Spiritualism Among Black Churches, King Narcisse Leader of Mount Zion Holy Temple in Oakland, CA.

The Center for Spiritual Enlightenment describes spiritualism as consisting of Prophecy, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Gift of Tongues, Laying on of Hands, Healing, Visions, Trance, Apports, Levitation, Raps, Automatic and Independent Writings and Paintings, Voice, Materialization, Photography, Psychometry and any other manifestation proving the continuity of life as demonstrated through the Physical and Spiritual senses and faculties of man.  This describes men like King Narcisse, Daddy Grace, Father Divine and even some full gospel ministers and prosperity preachers whom are discreetly involved with the occult  and even numerology.  The only difference between them and ministers like King Narcisse is that in this era they are more secretive and not as open to their practices of spiritualism neither do they consider the oppression within the black community and often network with pastors who mostly preach the prosperity gospel.  Although, God wants the Gift of Tongues, Laying on of Hands, Healing, Visions, He does not want any of them with the combination of the others which are of the occult.   Therefore, although King Narcisse was allegedly a kind and generous man to the poor, his affiliation with spiritualism was not accepted by God.

Those of you whom grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area can recall the late King Narcisse  of Mount Zion Holy Temple.  The difference between spiritual leaders of prior years and ministers involved with occult, today is simply that back then, they were more honest and not discreet about their connection in the world of the occult.   The only thing they have in common is that they are serving the same god, Satan and if there is no repentance, they end up in the same place, hell.   For some reason, some ministers involved in the occult whom spread the word of prosperity gospel think no one will recognize they are connected with spiritualism, but those of us whom grew up not only remembering King Narcisse, also recall Daddy Grace and Father Divine who also were very open about their involvement with the occult.    Saints of God, whether ministers of today whom are discreet with their connection with the occult or very open with their connection with spiritualism, God is not pleased.   We must totally be disconnected from wickedness and follow the only "real" King, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.  

At a time in the 1940's, King Narcisse relocated from his native town, of New Orleans.   He claimed the voice of God told him to go to California to minister to the needs of the people.  It was because of his background around spiritualist people, he shared his beliefs with the followers of Mount Zion Holy Temple.  He grew up around leaders like himself.  King Louis H. Narcisse's leadership of hierarchy was no different than many denominations today that attracted thousands of followers, but his consideration and dedication the needs of people has always been rare in the black church.   We often wonder why those whom claim to be righteous and not of wickedness do not consider the welfare of humanity, but yet attract many followers like King Narcisse.   It is sort of twisted when you think about it.

Many African Americans of the San Francisco and Oakland Bay Area back in the 1960's, 70's and early 80's really idolized King Narcisse and can recall his entourage rolling out his red carpet in public places before he entered various places. He had so many followers, some of them attended Mount Zion Holy Temple while yet remaining members at various Pentecostal and Baptist churches.  Why would they do such a thing?   They thought this was a very powerful man that could work miracles for them, although there were rumors about his alleged homosexual lifestyle.   For many flamboyant men whom belong to various Pentecostal and Baptist churches admired King Narcisse and would always often speak about his alleged divine spiritual powers within their inner circle. Back in the early days, when black Oakland residents and surrounding cities endured racism, many chose to follow King Narcisse who did not bow down to anyone.   They look to a black man they thought who could assist them from enduring racial discrimination and financial hardships, spiritually, emotionally and in some cases financially.   Remember this was an era when African Americans were more united during the civil rights movement of Huey P. Newton.  Certain African Americans whom chose not to join the Black Panther Party desired to be a part of a very powerful movement.  If it was not many African Americans whom had alleged gay tendencies attending The Love Center Church following the late Bishop Walter Hawkins, there were many following King Narcisse whom they saw as a very powerful man in the world of the occult.

Similar to many female followers of Bishop Eddie Long today, although they acknowledge his alleged attraction for young men they remain submissive so it was the same way with the late King Narcisse, many women were very submissive to their leader, regardless if they knew of his alleged attraction to young men.  You can see how they yielded their souls to his authority at Mount Zion Holy Temple on these following videos.  This is a sign of weakness among women, which is why we had seen so many gay black men in Oakland in the particular era of King Narcisse lifetime.  Then, among men and women who trusted their souls under the leadership of King Narcisse revealed such wickedness among black men and women whom did not necessarily totally seek God and the complete Word of God, but honored and idolized a man whom eventually had to face judgement, after his death.   The former followers of King Narcisse possibly never thought about the danger of belonging to such a church that was not under God's anointing, but only dominated by King Narcisse himself.    However, let us remind you Bishop Eddie Long seems to be very weak compared to King Narcisse who did not fear white supremacists and even helped the poor.  Back then, King Narcisse was like a lot of black preachers, he had a gift to sing and was very popular as a gospel artists and was even once allegedly honored by the late Bishop Walter Hawkins as gospel concert at the Circle Star (no longer in existence) back in the mid 1980's.

It was often mention that King Narcisse was not only seen a powerful man of spiritualism, but he was also known for his consideration for the black community as we mentioned above.   In the era of the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King was not the only influential black man allegedly under surveillance by the federal government, King Narcisse was also, according to Prince Ray Chronicles.   For this reason, it was often mentioned that he had too much to offer to African Americans that would combat oppression and self-destruction.  King Narcisse was known for empowering the race of black people.   Was that a good thing?   It was only good if there was no affiliation with spiritualism.   It is always good to strengthen those whom are oppressed, but only on the basis of complete righteousness and we are afraid that throughout the years, too many black churches, whether open or discreet about their affiliation with the occult has misled many souls into eternal hell and damnation.  For the word of God tells us to have no dealings with the occult and this is allegedly what has cursed many generations of African Americans, because they refuse to repent, unite and pray away the demonic force that has possessed many whom are yet dying in sin and have a family historical connection with spiritualism (occult).

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Scriptures Against The Occult

• You shall not allow a sorceress to live. Whoever lies with an animal shall surely be put to death. Exodus 22:18,19

• Do not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out to be defiled by them. I am the Lord your God. Leviticus 19:31
•  As for the person who turns to mediums and to spiritist, to play the harlot after them, I will also set My face against that person and will cut him off from among his people. Leviticus 20:6

•  There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices witchcraft, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who casts a spell, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For whoever does these things is detestable to the Lord; and because of these detestable things the Lord your God will drive them out before you. Deuteronomy 18:10‑12

•  For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry. I Samuel 15:23 

•  And he (Manasseh) made his sons pass through the fire in the valley of Ben‑hinnom; and he practiced witchcraft, used divination, practiced sorcery, and dealt with mediums and spiritists. He did much evil in the sight of the Lord, provoking Him to anger. 2 Chronicles 33:6

•  And when they say to you, "Consult the mediums and the wizards who whisper and mutter," should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living? Isaiah 8:1

•  "Then I will draw near to you for judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers and against the adulterers and against those who swear falsely, and against those who oppress the wage earner in his wages, the widow and the orphan, and thosewho turn aside the alien, and do not fear Me," says the Lord of Hosts. Malachi 3:5

•   Many also of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices. And many of those who practiced magic brought their books together and began burning them in the sight of all; and they counted up the price of them and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. Acts 19:18,19 
  
  
• Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outburst of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envyings, drunkenness, carousings, and things like these, of which I forewarn you just as I have forewarned you that those who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19‑20
  
  

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