A church in Mexico is selling land in paradise

The Iglesia del Final de los Tiempos has given life to a business that cannot help but cause discussion: the sale of land in Paradise complete with a certificate issued to the faithful

A bizarre action in Mexico is making headlines: the Iglesia del Final de los Tiempos has begun to sell plots of land in Heaven. For at least $100 per square foot, believers can secure themselves a place in the afterlife, and pay either by installment or credit card.

The practice, according to the founder of the church, Prophet Andrés de la Barra, was conceived in 2017 when he received divine authorization through a mystical experience. The practice has since made millions of dollars and drawn both enthusiastic believers and critical voices.

The church provides customers with a certificate guaranteeing ownership of a work in the celestial realm. The paper, according to church accusations, is “blessed and certified by Jehovah,” stamped with a heavenly signature and official church seal.

Furthermore, the buyers are guaranteed the likelihood of sleeping forever with biblical figures from the Old Testament, such as David, Isaiah, and Ezekiel. As demand goes up, the price per square foot has already increased to $250. However, in order to own their heavenly property, believers must live a Christian life based on church teachings.

Widespread criticism: “this is the commercialization of faith”

This work has triggered significant alarms, particularly at the Catholic Church, which recently hardened its position against phenomena associated with mystics and suspected visions. The Vatican summoned faithful people to be prudent, underlining the need to distinguish between genuine spiritual experiences and deceptions.

The sale of “spaces in Heaven” has been condemned widely as a blatant commercialization of religion, as opposed to the Christian teaching that salvation is a free gift of God and not a product that can be purchased.

On social media, the news has evoked a mix of reactions. Most users have been outraged, terming the practice as blasphemous and deceitful. Some of the comments point out that Jesus provided redemption without requiring anything in return, while others caution believers against the risks of being manipulated by religion.

But no matter the protest, the Mexican church continues to attract new buyers, demonstrating how the pursuit of eternal life and fear of death can strongly influence people’s decisions. Whether religious authorities will step in and prohibit this controversial practice remains to be seen.