- A viral video of church members flogging the bottom within the rain throughout a deliverance session has sparked combined reactions on-line, with many Nigerians criticizing the follow whereas others debate its non secular significance
A viral video exhibiting members of a church flogging the bottom outdoors their place of worship throughout a deliverance session has sparked widespread reactions on social media.
In line with stories, the pastor instructed congregants to return to church with canes and later directed them to maneuver outdoors into the rain to hold out the train. The act was described as a symbolic method of confronting non secular enemies.
Within the footage, worshippers have been seen standing underneath heavy rainfall whereas repeatedly hanging the bottom with their canes.
The bizarre scene has since triggered combined reactions on-line, with many Nigerians expressing concern, criticism, and disbelief over the follow.
One consumer, Chief & Queen, wrote: “Among the issues folks do within the title of religion are pure insanity. Religion shouldn’t be about stunts or public drama, it’s imagined to uplift, not depart folks soaked and confused for goodness sake.”
One other commenter, Musa Adekunle, highlighted potential well being and psychological issues:
“Standing within the rain for lengthy durations can enhance the danger of infections like chilly, flu and in some instances worsen circumstances like pneumonia, particularly for susceptible folks.
Repeatedly hanging the bottom with pressure may result in bodily pressure, muscle damage or joint ache, particularly for older members.
There may be additionally a psychological well being angle. When individuals are led to imagine they’re continually ‘preventing enemies,’ it might enhance anxiousness, concern and psychological stress over time.
If security and wellbeing should not thought of, such actions can do extra hurt than good.”
Reacting additional, Huge Chris questioned the relevance of such practices: “Jesus!!!!! So this factor nonetheless occurs in 2026?? When will some folks get up from this insanity. The rule of life is straightforward, in the event you don’t hustle, you’ll by no means achieve success. In case you like pray and sweep the complete redemption camp, you’ll simply stay the identical!”
One other consumer, Idfwsm, wrote: “Individuals Wey suppose collect use the cane flog the pastor wey give them this type work inside rain. Spiritual psychosis is a illness mehn.”
Fujiverse added: “Typically I’m wondering what occurred to our personal will of considering as a result of this flogging the bottom doesn’t change something in your life you simply wasted your cash and your time doing nothing.”