Controversy erupted online when popular influencer James Brown sparked backlash from Celestial Church of Christ members after sharing footage of himself receiving prayers while donning female ecclesiastical garments.
Devotees of the denomination emphasized that CCC adherents wear gender-specific vestments called Sutannas during worship. While men’s robes feature distinct styling, Brown deliberately chose the women’s variant, complete with its signature headpiece.
The viral clip showed a church prophet performing deliverance ministrations for the cross-dressing personality, pleading divine intervention over his life’s challenges.
Outraged congregants denounced the incident as sacrilegious, asserting that such gender nonconformity during sacred ceremonies undermines the church’s doctrinal integrity. Some critics went further, labeling his sartorial choice as outright heresy.

The controversial moment unfolded in this now-debated footage:
Controversial moment as James Brown undergoes spiritual cleansing while dressed in female vestments 👀 pic.twitter.com/2EfzMaLWO6
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