xpool:
Christianity does not condemn killing, it condemns cold-blood killing, murder, unprovoked killing etc.
In fact Christianity supports killing to defend your life, territory, property etc.
All those wars and conquering in the Bible how do you think they were done, all the wars that David fought in Biblical history, was it plants that he fought?
Everything in life has got a season; A TIME TO MAKE FRIENDS, A TIME TO KILL, A TIME SAVE, A TIME TO PLANT, A TIME TO HARVEST etc.

abatisegun:
Why did he make such statement at first instance when he knew fully well that his words will go a long way

KahlDrogo:
The media could be the real terrorist in our midst.

Jeez!

EmekaBlue:
Ofc I knew he would come out to deny it...Na today?!

APC kinda behavior

herald9:
The Bible was written thousands of years ago, but it's still being quoted till today...
So why can't that same logic be applied to the words of a man of God, even if was said 5000 years ago?

Brugo:


Exactly. Besides, he actually incited his congregation to violence. Those words were not mere encouragement. That was a call to kill "anyone who looks like them".

unmask:
defend themselves with what? Arms or prayers?

If you say arms "thou shall not kill"

admax:
Believe any news on social media at your peril.

Yet, that TonyeBarcanister or whatever is name is released a full Ababio on the story yesterday.

focus7:
The video na fresh video, i have it just that i don't know how to upload on Nairaland.

EmekaBlue:
I am a Christian and will surely kill any bloody bargar using his religious shiiit to come attack me...Even God in d bible led kings to war

admax:
Believe any news on social media at your peril.

Yet, that TonyeBarcanister or whatever is name is released a full Ababio on the story yesterday.

Sanchez01:

I'm not a fan of Oyedepo, but let's be sincere, the video isn't recent. It is not.

xpool:
Christianity does not condemn killing, it condemns cold-blood killing, murder, unprovoked killing etc.
In fact Christianity supports killing to defend your life, territory, property etc.
All those wars and conquering in the Bible how do you think they were done, all the wars that David fought in Biblical history, was it plants that he fought?
Everything in life has got a season; A TIME TO MAKE FRIENDS, A TIME TO KILL, A TIME SAVE, A TIME TO PLANT, A TIME TO HARVEST etc.

AntiWailer:
I said it.
That it was an old message.
All these bloggers should be careful.
You will get hits, paper will sell and people will die.
Then u know u just made blood money.

unmask:
violence is the only language that some people understand true... But as a christian love is the only one you should understand

mccoy47:
Mtchewww. If Nigeria can convert 80% of our mega church buildings & mosques to industries, Nigeria would be a successful and peaceful country!

miblolo:


Cant you realised that he has said it....whether 20 or 30yrs back?
A man of God shouldn't be talking this way for Godsake
That was the same way BH came in to be.....from such statement

ceometromedia:
Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a. Winners’ Chapel International, Bishop David Oyedepo has denied a report that he incited Christians to take up arms against Muslims while speaking on the Southern Kaduna crisis.

There had been reports that the Bishop said that Nigeria should break up if that is the will of God.

In a statement issued by the Chairman, Editorial and Media Board of the church, Dr. Sheriff Folarin, the Bishop said the video from which the quotes were taken was in a 2015 video when churches, including Winners’ Chapel’s Northern assemblies were under frequent attacks by Boko Haram.

“This was before the present administration took office,” he said.

“The message bears no relevance to today’s happenings; not even developments of 2016.


“The reporter(s), either being completely unprofessional, lazy or simply wicked, made the 2015 message look like a 2017 church service message.

“The trending video is NOT a 2016 or 2017 video.

“To this end, we can unequivocally and authoritatively say that this quote, the report and other similar reports do not fit the context of the Kaduna crisis or any developments whatsoever in the last one year.

“The reports are, therefore, fake, unbelievably and maliciously fabricated and outright lies. They are tweaked, baseless and fraudulent.

“Bishop Oyedepo has not said, either in private or public, anything related to the Southern Kaduna killings; not now, not hitherto.

“If there has been anything done, it has been prayer for peace and unity of Nigeria.

“The intent of the original author(s) or fabricators is best known to them.”

http://www.metronaija.com/2017/01/southern-kaduna-crisis-i-didnt-incite.html

cc: lalasticlala mynd44

Chidav123:
I was in the service 2015 when bishop Oyedepo made that statement. So it's true that this quote is a carry over from 2015. The journalist of Nigeria are so dry and empty , they herald and circulate fake and old news.

xpool:

You are wrong!
Stop making Christians weak and defenseless and vulnerable.
"SAUL KILLED HIS THOUSANDS AND DAVID KILLED HIS TENS OF THOUSANDS" 1 Samuel 18:7, 1 Samuel 29:5.
Christians have fought uncountable wars from time immemorial, its everywhere in the bible.
I don't know where you people always read; is it a different book. If you want to die like a chicken without defending your children and family then what makes you the head of the family.

KahlDrogo:
The media could be the real terrorist in our midst.

Jeez!

You know, much as i criticised him for the statements, something told me some of it didnt add up to the present situation especially the part where he was quoted to have said "must a northerner become the president"?

What you try to juxtapose that with the fact a northerner is ALREADY the president, you start wondering what "BECOME", which is a future tense, is doing in that statement.

Now, i wonder all those who cursed the life out of Tonyebarcanista yesterday would say.

Shame.

kalindaminda:


THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT HE TOLD THEM TO DO!!!

Why do you people keep talking about self-defense when that idiot said "kill anyone that looks like them"?

mrdashing10:
Noted. Judaism was practised in the old testament. The early church didn't fight back when they were prosecuted. Jesus condemned killing. I practise the teachings of Christ. Please i'm not here to debate or argue with nobody.

KahlDrogo:
I understand that and i condemned him for making such statements. Even had to tell a Winners pastor yesterday i would never step my foot in a church who's GO admonishes his members to chop off the heads of people that "look like" bh members..

But the context is different. The posters made up believe the outburst was in reaction to recent events in southern kd, which is untrue.

modsfucker:
You did

miblolo:

The last time i checked....southern kaduna is in the North...as such the people of southern kaduna are northerners
Take note....do not generalise and insult all in the North
Watch your tongue young man

KahlDrogo:
Did God ask us anywhere to kill like David and Saul?

Matter of fact, He explicitly stated "THOU SHALT NOT KILL" and asked us to "LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS AS OURSELVES".

If you tell me you cherry pick what teachings of the book to adopt, that i would understand.