A Nigerian man, Chidiebere, has recounted an experience that left him disillusioned with a church service led by Pastor Ibiyeomie in Port Harcourt.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he shared his story, explaining how a comment made by the pastor during the service prompted him to walk out and never return.
He wrote:
“The last time there was a protest for a better Nigeria, we convened on Saturday at PPK, Port Harcourt. On Sunday, I went to church. Pastor Ibiyeomie said, ‘While on evangelism, he saw poor people gathered in the name of protest.’ I stood up, left, and never returned. I am not a mad man.”
Chidiebere explained that the pastor’s remarks made him feel judged for participating in a civic protest aimed at improving the country.
He said he could not reconcile the judgment with his faith and decided to step away from the service entirely.
Chidiebere’s story has resonated with many online, as he described the tension he felt between his commitment to faith and his engagement in social activism.
He concluded by stating that standing by one’s convictions is more important than attending a service that makes him feel judged for seeking positive change.
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