In a rare and direct critique from the pulpit, Pastor Joshua Selman has challenged Nigeria’s churches to stop hiding behind prayers while the country crumbles. Speaking during a recent sermon that has since gone viral, Selman said many churches have contributed to Nigeria’s problems by failing to act when leadership fails.
According to Selman, churches often tell their members to “just keep praying” while they themselves remain silent on issues of governance, injustice, and national decay. He said this approach has enabled corruption and weakened the moral authority of religious institutions.
The reaction has been swift. Some applauded the pastor for his courage, saying he spoke a truth many have avoided for too long. Others were less enthusiastic, arguing that the church’s primary role is spiritual. Still, Selman’s message has added fuel to a growing debate about the role of religion in Nigeria’s socio-political crisis and whether the pulpit should be a place of comfort or confrontation.
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