The relevance of this study stems from the need to distinguish between religious and pseudo-religious discourse in Russia’s contemporary information and communication space. Given the active dissemination of various content, identifying destructive elements that distort the true understanding of religious teachings is particularly important. The aim of this study is to define the concept of pseudo-religious discourse and develop a methodology for its differentiation. This study utilizes an interdisciplinary theolinguistic approach. Research methods include discourse analysis, content analysis of online resources, and a comparative method. The research material includes publications from social media, Zen channels, and other digital platforms. The study defines the concept of “pseudo-religious discourse” and identifies key features of pseudo-religious content: contamination of vocabulary from several semantic fields (Orthodox, neo-pagan, occult-mystical). The study examines the absence of a direct connection with authentic sacred texts (Sacred Scripture, liturgical, and hagiographic texts), the presence of factual and lexical-stylistic errors in the use of religious terms, and the presence of errors in the use of religious terms. Criteria for differentiating between religious and pseudo-religious discourses have been developed. The practical significance of this work lies in the applicability of the developed criteria to identify destructive content in the digital environment. This study contributes to our understanding of the mechanisms of manipulation in pseudo-religious discourse and can be used to improve methods for monitoring the information space. The results obtained are relevant for specialists in the fields of religious studies, linguistics, and information security.