A shocking video has gone viral online showing the disturbing moment a pastor set a live he-goat ablaze on the altar during a church service.
The clip, which has circulated on social media platforms, captures the unsettling scene of the animal tied and burning while church members looked on.
The video has triggered widespread condemnation, with many describing the act as barbaric and cruel.
Social media users have called for the immediate arrest of the pastor, labelling the incident as a clear case of animal abuse.
Concerns have also been raised about the safety of congregants, with critics pointing out the obvious fire hazard involved in burning a live animal indoors.
Many have also called on regulatory bodies to investigate the matter and put measures in place to prevent such extreme acts in the name of religion.
At the time of this reporting, the exact location and identity of the pastor remain unknown.
Below are some of the comments;
“Wisdom is a must-have qualification to be a pastor. This gentleman, by his action, lacks wisdom.”
“That’s animal cruelty naaw…What’s wrong with our people? He’s also endangering the congregation sitting right there like fools who are magically trapped to their seats!”
“What in the name of offering is this? This is not just an unsafe act; it is animal cruelty and should be stopped.”
“That’s animal cruelty hiding under a cassock. There’s nothing spiritual about torturing a helpless animal; it’s barbaric. The pastor should be arrested.”
“He’s supposed to be arrested ASAP. The damage to the he-goat, live and burning, that is so sorrowful. The pastor is heartless.”
Watch the video below,
Trending video of the moment a Pastor set a live he-Goat ablaze on the church alter, during service.
— Trending Explained (@TrendingEx) October 20, 2025
