The Christian Association of Nigeria, on Saturday, said it had forgiven Sterling Bank and its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Abubakar Suleiman over the provocative and demeaning Easter greeting advertisement considered blasphemous to Jesus Christ.

The bank which had, in the message, compared the resurrection of Jesus Christ to ‘Agege Bread’, thereafter, apologised in its letter dated April 20, 2022, to CAN.

In a statement by its General Secretary, Joseph Daramola, CAN said some well-meaning and highly placed Nigerians had been appealing to forgive in the Christian spirit and in consonance with the message of Easter.

He said, “As a result of this development, CAN has resolved to forgive Sterling Bank and its Chief Executive. We always remember that ‘to err is human and to forgive is divine.’

“In taking this step, we are following the footsteps of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, who asked God to forgive those who nailed Him to the cross unjustly and has taught us to forgive always.

“We hereby call on all Christians in the country to join us in forgiving the Sterling Bank and its management. Those who are considering stopping patronising the bank as a result of the blunder should stop the process but instead continue doing business with the bank.

“We appeal to corporate institutions especially the banks to be more sensitive, considerate, and professional in handling their public messages. Whatever can cause religious crises in the country should be avoided at all costs, both by the government and the business sector.

“We appreciate our youths who heeded our directive and refused to be dragged into the streets to protest against the bank as being touted in some quarters.

“Finally, we acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of the well-meaning Nigerians who intervened in the matter.
“May the blessings of peacemakers be their portion in Jesus’ name.”

https://punchng.com/agege-bread-advert-your-sins-forgiven-can-tells-sterling-bank/

Forgiveness is Devine.
Christians are not terrorist.
By now the terrorist religion would have burnt down the bank.

Imagine if it were to be the religion of piss that their god was insulted? Head slammers are worse than earthquake

Tolerance, good virtues and patience should be the foundation of all religion.

To err is human, To forgive is divine.

Forgiveness leads to an open heart, an open heart gives peace.

Okay,

Religion with the forgiving spirit..........

Unlike the other piipel

Something don rub hand


I no talk rabaz oo

My question is why these corporate people won't vet their communication materials very well before publishing? Not a single person among them thought it could be offensive?

Does CAN have the power to forgive sins?? Only God has that power nau.

Seun:
Does CAN have the power to forgive sins?? Only God has that power nau.

Then why do Muslims fight for Allah when they could have allowed Allah to use his power to fight for himself?

Seun:
Does CAN have the power to forgive sins?? Only God has that power nau.

you are right Mr seun

Seun:
Does CAN have the power to forgive sins?? Only God has that power nau.

That was exactly what the Farisees and Sadusees said about Jesus! I hope you're not one of them?
Are we not suppose to appreciate and encourage these people, considering the fact that if it has been the other religion, we all know what would have been the outcome by now!

It's good to forgive but he must sin no more

ChoCho54:
My question is why these corporate people won't vet their communication materials very well before publishing? Not a single person among them thought it could be offensive?

Their oga na head slammer

AroOkigbo:

Their oga na head slammer

The organisation is a big one. That advert doesn't fall on his shoulders.

Seun:
Does CAN have the power to forgive sins?? Only God has that power nau.

The Bible (Christ) teaches on how to forgive 77 * 7 times.

Seun:
Does CAN have the power to forgive sins?? Only God has that power nau.

An atheists

We have forgiven them

CAN dey forgive on behalf of the association or on behalf of christians or on behalf of Jesus?

Righteousness2:
If this was done to our other brethren on the other side, the bank would have been razed down to chaff.

Thank GOD for JESUS Christ! The ever Loving Merciful father.

From most of the comments from christians including yours, all i see is regrets you couldn't have your desires.

This is very stupid....the only way Christian's should protect the name of Christ is my leaving examplary lives if holinesss. This did the prophets and apostles do not by sanctioning unbelievers smh

Seun:
Does CAN have the power to forgive sins?? Only God has that power nau.

It was used in a context of figure of speech.
CAN complained about the insensitive advert.
Sterling Bank withdrew it and apologized.
CAN is acknowledging the apology and withdrawal.

ChoCho54:
The organisation is a big one. That advert doesn't fall on his shoulders.

It does. That’s why he’s Chief Executive. Every decision falls at his table. He has to hold his department heads to higher standards.

Seun:
Does CAN have the power to forgive sins?? Only God has that power nau.

Can you help us move this to front page , we want to use this as an avenue to educate and strip these killers of all their propaganda. So those who are still on the fence if it's the government 9r ipob dong the killings become enlightened.

Thank you

https://www.nairaland.com/7115419/lets-debate-guilty-ipob-esn

Seun:
Does CAN have the power to forgive sins?? Only God has that power nau.

Seun why is this member allowed to be derailing threads and tribal bashing this early Sabbath morning or am.i.misismg something? Is he paying money for this privilege?

(See attached) I have reported several of these comments

Rule 1 and 2 violated

Seun:
Does CAN have the power to forgive sins?? Only God has that power nau.

Seun himself and Lalasticlala did not do the needful.....