gorociano:

"There is no single government input on this premises," Oyedepo told Reuters in the interview. "We supply our water, we make our roads, then you ... say: 'Let's tax them'. For what?"

SlimSkipper:
if mega churches should b taxed wat of mega mosques or doesnt money also flow arnd in d mosque?
and even shrine sef, abi dem dey fear to tax 'SANGO nd IFA'

dhammyg:
NIGERIA:RICH PASTORS,POOR WOSHIPPERS

A COUNTRY THAT INVESTS MORE IN RELIGION THAN EDUCATION,SCIENCE&TECHNOLOGY WILL NEVER DEVELOP THE FUNNY THING IS THAT DESPITE ALL THE CHURCHES THE COUNTRY IS STILL CORRUPT&MORALLY BANKRUPT

RELIGIOUS BUT UNGODLY PEOPLE

datguru:
Don't they sow seeds, pay tithes and give offering in mosque?

yuzjet:
Hmmmm.... And u expect me to read all that @OP. Summary please!

BEN1986:
It is high time churches started building public amenities like roads, public schools and hospitals. If after paying 19.2% as government tax. 10% as tithe, 5% as sowing of seed, 5% as pastor's car, 5% as men's dues.They do nothing to the society. haba. WETIN remain to take care of you, your wife and four kids. THERE IS GOD.
We can't develop where people hide gun in bible to brainwash people.
Dont compare mosque to church as they are not owned by proprietor as churches.
ONLY GOD WILL JUDGE.

abdurrazaq1995:
Do you want to start making huge amount of money from the comfort of your home? your answer is yes, add us on whatsapp::::+2348146841688::: let join hands together and drive the both of this country to a greater height.Thank you

Lordjiggs09:
i suppose the saying by the Scriptures that it will be much easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than a rich man making heaven got no meaning to out latter day ministers anymore. God bless sincere preachers who still preach holiness and not prosperity. big respect to Pastors Adeboye, Kumuyi, Enenche, Muoka, etc. by their designation alone you know what they are here for.

gorociano:

"We use the income of the church to build schools, we use the income of the church to serve the needs of the poor," David Oyedepo, bishop of the popular Winners Chapel, told Reuters in an interview. "These are non-profit organizations."

gorociano:

"There is no single government input on this premises," Oyedepo told Reuters in the interview. "We supply our water, we make our roads, then you ... say: 'Let's tax them'. For what?"

Ifebazz:

Are you from Mars?

GlorifiedTunde:


Mr man, because you don't know does not mean it does not happen. Besides, one has to be careful with our politicians in power. I remember some years back when OGD was Ogun state governor, he sued Oyedepo for trying to tarr the road from Idi iroko to toll gate. OGD asked him to bring the money, but Oyedepo refused because he suspected foul play.

GlorifiedTunde:
Success has much criticism, so is the Church of God.

When Christians were poor, no one said a word.

Now God has commanded wealth of nations into His Church as He prophesied in the scriptures, now they're hating.

Taxing the Church is double taxation. The members who pay tithes and offerings have already been taxed by the government.

And if you want to go ahead taxing religious groups, kindly include ifa priests, mosques and other temples - no exception.

Well OP you're not wrong at all noticing the Church is now very rich in Nigeria.

But all that list na fake, Oyedepo is worth far beyond all that, and baba Adeboye too I'm sure.

If your head is paining you because the Church is now rich, you will have to live with that headache for the rest of your life.

NB: These churches are the reason why Nigeria is still standing. Stop all Christians from praying, and Nigeria is gone. Do you think its because we're developed that Ebola was driven out?

click2cbn:
Bro! Just take out time and read it. I assure you that you will enjoy it

nora544:


Sorry that is not tru the people don't want a war.

Nigerians are to lazy to make something what would change the country, they are to lazy to go on the streets to fight for their rights.

Nigerians are good in praying and fasting because praying and fasting will make all better.

I just remember this 100 days fasting from adeboye did this change nigeria to a better country in the last month.

Nigerian love their God of Man and they woreshipp this God of man and that are the new Idols, the stars they can make what they want.

This are nigerian heros and Nigerian pentecost/charismatic christians are the greates IDOL worshippers in the world.

omenka:
I don't know if Oyedepo deliberately wanted to deceive this guy or something. How many poor people attend these so called "Charity" schools they build

#Shame.

igbinigiejeff:
If I have my way churches will pay tax!!!

Superstar007:
In other news, make I go open my church. All I need right now is who will be the Pastor's wife(Mummy GO). If interested please apply.

flexing11:
why should churches be taxed they played a significant role i tell you prayers from churches alone,help nigeria as a country the most reason why nigeria is still one is because of the daily prayers from this great men of God.

SlimSkipper:
if mega churches should b taxed wat of mega mosques or doesnt money also flow arnd in d mosque?
and even shrine sef, abi dem dey fear to tax 'SANGO nd IFA'

Gaystar:
I don't know why all this rancour and ranting about churches and pastors has become to intensified this days, are they expecting some poor pastors to keep up with the popular church rat trash? Sorry to say but the church's RATs are now very rich and bosty.
Where were all these people when most of the pastors were suffering and toiling to build these mega churches from zero point to where they are today? Are the said givers complaining? Are they not satisfied with what they are seeing in the lives of their leaders? How many of these noise makers can gather 50 people to worship and successfully pastor them to stay for a year?
There is grace upon their lives that no one can challenge. Leave them alone with their God. I'm happy that the Nigerian church cannot be pushed aside and God will continue to increase them to a new height.

dhammyg:
NIGERIA:RICH PASTORS,POOR WOSHIPPERS

A COUNTRY THAT INVESTS MORE IN RELIGION THAN EDUCATION,SCIENCE&TECHNOLOGY WILL NEVER DEVELOP THE FUNNY THING IS THAT DESPITE ALL THE CHURCHES THE COUNTRY IS STILL CORRUPT&MORALLY BANKRUPT

RELIGIOUS BUT UNGODLY PEOPLE