Pastor Adeboye Decries Arrest of RCCG Pastor Over Gender Discriminatory Language
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has expressed his dismay over the arrest of one of the church’s pastors in a foreign country. The incident occurred when the pastor addressed an audience as “ladies and gentlemen,” a phrase that led to accusations of gender discrimination. The pastor’s use of this traditional greeting was seen as offensive by some members of the audience, who argued that it failed to include individuals who do not identify as either ladies or gentlemen according to their cultural or personal preferences.
Pastor Adeboye shared this story during his sermon at the RCCG’s monthly Thanksgiving service held at the Throne of Grace parish in Lagos State on Sunday. The message, which was broadcast across all RCCG parishes, was centered around the theme “My Father’s House.” Adeboye warned that the world is facing increasingly troubling times and called for Christians to be vigilant as “the end is nearer than you think.”
Describing the arrest as a wake-up call, Pastor Adeboye emphasized how rapidly societal norms are changing and how these shifts are affecting daily life. “Things are getting worse,” he remarked, underscoring the growing challenges that Christians and religious leaders face in this evolving cultural landscape. He noted that his pastor was reported for discrimination simply for addressing the crowd with the widely accepted phrase, sparking a debate about inclusivity and gender identity.
Further elaborating on the shifting moral and social values, Adeboye also recounted an unsettling story about a woman who referred to her pet dog as her husband, illustrating the growing disconnect between traditional beliefs and contemporary social norms.
Pastor Adeboye’s remarks highlight the tensions between traditional Christian teachings and the rapidly changing attitudes towards gender identity and personal expression in modern society.