Posted by Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, came under fire for praying for Israel in the midst of the conflict that is still going on between Israel and Palestine.
It is essential to keep in mind that Israel launched a military operation in the Gaza Strip in response to an extraordinary strike carried out by the armed Palestinian organisation Hamas on Saturday.
Since it began five days ago, the battle between Israelis and Palestinians has resulted in a substantial loss of life and has forced many people to flee their homes.
During the height of this crisis, Pastor Adeboye took to the microblogging site known as X to extend his prayers and support to Israel, a country whose population is predominately Jewish.
He wrote, “It is my prayer for all of our brothers and sisters in Israel that the Almighty will grant you complete peace from this day forward in the name of Jesus. #Peace #With #Israel”
However, many Nigerians have criticized Pastor Adeboye for his sympathy with the Jewish community. These Nigerians have pointed out that Pastor Adeboye does not demonstrate the same level of care when there are disputes within Nigeria.
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“What about your most cherished brothers who live in Palestine? These are the thoughts that less intelligent Christians run with and the judgments that they come to.”
It is I, Kingsley F.
“Oga, the percentage of your brothers who live in Israel is less than 5%… The people who live there practice JUDAISM, and they dislike people like you. When will those idiotic Africans get some sense?
Imperial Ruler Kaas
“Your prayers will never be answered on behalf of Nigeria! You have ordered us to travel to Israel. This gentleman.”
Mohammed b. Umar al-Buhari
“I feel humiliated for this man. Just for a moment, imagine that you are praying for Israel. What about the Palestinians living in Gaza? Do you even aware that a significant number of Palestinians identify as Christians?
Palestine is not a country that follows the Islamic religion. In your position as a religious leader, I feel you ought to avoid showing favoritism and instead speak out in favor of peace with both parties. Women and children are being murdered in both Israel and Palestine; as humans, shouldn't you pray for both of these populations, even though they come from different countries? I try to avoid discussing religion and its leaders as much as possible, but I believe the moment has come for us to begin publicly advising them if they do not have appropriate advisers.