Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has confirmed the detention of one of the church’s pastors abroad for using the phrase “Ladies and gentlemen” to address attendees during a program.
The pastor’s greeting, which failed to recognize all gender identities, sparked complaints of discrimination in the country where the incident occurred.
Speaking at the RCCG’s monthly thanksgiving service at the Throne of Grace parish in Lagos, Adeboye expressed grave concern over the matter.
He revealed that the pastor’s arrest stemmed from a complaint raised by attendees who questioned, “What about those who are neither ladies nor gentlemen?”
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“This is a very serious issue,” Adeboye told the congregation, while underscoring the escalating nature of societal concerns worldwide.
He emphasized that the arrest serves as a stark reminder of the rapid moral decline globally, urging Christians to remain vigilant in these troubling times. “The end is nearer than you think,” he warned.
Although Adeboye did not disclose the identity of the detained pastor or the country involved, he cautioned believers that such incidents reflect deeper cultural shifts that must not be ignored.
The issue of gender sensitivity, particularly regarding non-binary identities, has gained prominence in many parts of the world, and Adeboye’s comments alluded to the growing pressure on public figures to adjust their language accordingly.
In a broader reflection on global moral issues, Adeboye also shared an unsettling encounter with a woman who described her dog as her husband.
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“When asked about her spouse, she claimed she had taken him to the vet before coming and that he ‘doesn’t talk,'” Adeboye said, expressing his disbelief over what he described as a disturbing trend in societal values.
The RCCG leader, renowned for his outspoken views on both national and church-related matters, also condemned modern fashion trends that he deemed inappropriate for church workers.
In a recent address during the church’s 72nd annual convention, Adeboye made it clear that styles such as braided hair for men and heavy makeup or false eyelashes for women would no longer be accepted on RCCG altars.
“These are signs of the end times,” Adeboye said, urging believers to take their faith seriously.
