The media should be blamed for promoting the hoax. Just about every place on earth has been claimed as the lost civilization of Atlantis. I think the best view is that it refers to the Minoan civilization that was on Thera. When the volcano erupted in 1625 the city sank beneath the sea. Many stories are told at church meetings of many children who are kidnapped for Satanic ritual abuse, but these stories are false.
Most disappearances are a result of custody fights, or runawys from abusive homes.
Mike Warnkie had told many false stories. Research done shows that faith healers are phony. The power of suggestion can make you feel better, and a positive attitude can speed healing.