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Joshua Opayinka, chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in one of the Western States of Nigeria has declared that churches would not stop holding services because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

He said the pandemic was an evil spirit floating around the world and would find it impossible to enter the church.

Opayinka, who spoke to the BBN Yoruba, said only the power of prayers could stop the virus from spreading.

“They cannot tell us to close worship centres because of coronavirus; cutting the head off is not the solution to a headache,” he said, stressing that God was aware of the pandemic sweeping through the world and only had the solution.

The cleric urged Christians to intensify prayers to God to bring an end to the pandemic, adding that God killed Ebola and the congregation should call Him again to kill coronavirus.

Opayinka said: “The evil spirit that travels around the world is what is called Coronavirus, anybody who brings this spirit to the church will not be able to enter the church, the spirit will not enter the church,” he declared.

The cleric said the church would abide by any instruction given by the government over coronavirus but urged it not to shutdown worship centres because only congregational worship would provide solution to the pandemic.

Source:
https://thewhistler.ng/we-will-not-shut-down-churches-for-coronavirus-pfn-chairman/

The fact is that majority of these pastors won’t care if church services hold or not, so far the tithes and offerings are getting to the church, members can stay at home against corona.

Hahaha, see wetin tithing don cause now...

winningwinner:
Joshua Opayinka, chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in one of the Western States of Nigeria has declared that churches would not stop holding services because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

He said the pandemic was an evil spirit floating around the world and would find it impossible to enter the church.

Opayinka, who spoke to the BBN Yoruba, said only the power of prayers could stop the virus from spreading.

“They cannot tell us to close worship centres because of coronavirus; cutting the head off is not the solution to a headache,” he said, stressing that God was aware of the pandemic sweeping through the world and only had the solution.

The cleric urged Christians to intensify prayers to God to bring an end to the pandemic, adding that God killed Ebola and the congregation should call Him again to kill coronavirus.

Opayinka said: “The evil spirit that travels around the world is what is called Coronavirus, anybody who brings this spirit to the church will not be able to enter the church, the spirit will not enter the church,” he declared.

The cleric said the church would abide by any instruction given by the government over coronavirus but urged it not to shutdown worship centres because only congregational worship would provide solution to the pandemic.

Sir, go back to your bible and read it to know more about the duty of Christian to the govt. I can't tell you where to read because you should know better. Govt has spoken and even if it is your local govt chairman, this must be obeyed sir

We Will Not Shut Down For Coronavirus – PFN Chairman

https://thewhistler.ng/we-will-not-shut-down-churches-for-coronavirus-pfn-chairman/

This man wants to put the lives of his members @ risk. It is wise to obey constituted authorities.

Religion is a curse

The Christian faith becomes nothing, should churches be shut down. We have faith in the miracles Jesus did...and still does. If God could heal people with the dreaded HIV in my church, what the hell is the Coronavirus?

[quote author=simplelex post=87592368]Religion is a curse[/quote

Only in your dream..

May God be praised!

fairfora:
The Christian faith becomes nothing, should churches be shut down. If God could heal people with the dreaded HIV in my church, what the hell is the Coronavirus?

I go with you my dear...

Africans Africans Africans...

"God doesn't in dwell in houses made by human hands" (Acts 7 vs 48). The building might be under lock and key but the spirit of God moves to and fro the earth...

To those above me, stop taking subjective opinions of clerics and pastors as the general Christian belief ( which has been clearly expounded in the bible).

I will personally sue you.

Ehiscotch:
"God doesn't in dwell in houses made by human hands" (Acts 7 vs 48). The building might be under lock and key but the spirit of God moves to and fro the earth...

To those above me, stop taking subjective opinions of clerics and pastors as the general Christian belief ( which has been clearly expounded in the bible).

Is that the spirit of a fearful or a fearless Christian? You even quoted the Scriptures to buttress... It's well...

winningwinner:
Is that the spirit of a fearful or a fearless Christian? You even quoted the Scriptures to buttress... It's well...

I didn't get your comment clearly, kindly rephrase.

seunlayi:
Sir, go back to your bible and read it to know more about the duty of Christian to the govt. I can't tell you where to read because you should know better. Govt has spoken and even if it is your local govt chairman, this must be obeyed sir

You speak as if those in power care so much...

this man should be locked up if he refused to abide by the government directives...

Ehiscotch:
I didn't get your comment clearly, kindly rephrase.

The Chairman was practically trying to show us living faith, and no one manifests that faith by following from behind. Going to Church practically moves God to do the unthinkable. Faith is for those that lead from the front...

segable:
this man should be locked up if he refused to abide by the government directives...

Did the government order Churches to shut down?

Amotolongbo:
The fact is that majority of these pastors won’t care if church services hold or not, so far the tithes and offerings are getting to the church, members can stay at home against corona.

Have you ever paid tithe before...? What is the highest amount you paid?

it's left for members to decide... majority should carry the vote or the virus

They don't wanna miss their tithe

winningwinner:
Have you ever paid tithe before...? What is the highest amount you paid?

I think I’ve done that in the past when I was being gullible.

So?

Are these pastorprenuers waiting for the Virus to kill people before using their so called faith to heal those tested positive? This is the time they can show the whole world that their faith can move mountains. It's not just by mouth.

They should check this mans brain. He is not mentally stable

fairfora:
The Christian faith becomes nothing, should churches be shut down. We have faith in the miracles Jesus did...and still does. If God could heal people with the dreaded HIV in my church, what the hell is the Coronavirus?

Mumu raised to the power of 9

I am not surprised

Even Jesus had Judas Iscariot

I won't say a word

Amotolongbo:
I think I’ve done that in the past when I was being gullible.

So?

No wonder...

holsconcept:
Are these pastorprenuers waiting for the Virus to kill people before using their so called faith to heal those tested positive? This is the time they can show the whole world that their faith can move mountains. It's not just by mouth.

It doesn't work for doubters, it's only for believers....

Dadaboy:
Mumu raised to the power of 9

Why?

Dadaboy:
Mumu raised to the power of 9

Seconded.