Japheth Omojuwa, a Popular media personality, on Twitter reacted to the viral Jesus trend launched by gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey on May 7.
The singer had asked Christians on Instagram to post a picture with “Jesus” written boldly in red on a white background on their social media accounts and also use it as their profile pictures.
He said:
“Can we make this our profile picture at 12 noon on all your social media handles? (WAT) in a few minutes Time. And also share as a post on your timeline and as your story. And for the rest of the day ??? And also declare that name into the atmosphere ! JESUS!
Let the world ask what is going on.
And we’ll tell them – JESUS IS GOING ON!
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Can we do this?
Tag others!”
Having seen it go viral on social media, Omojuwa raised a question to know its purpose.
He suggested that people do funny things in the name of religion, and likened it to fanaticism.
He said:
“What is this Jesus with red marker on white background meant to achieve exactly? I really would love to know.
Even if you educate people, religious fanaticism is hardly moderated by exposure or education.
I have seen well educated and exposed people refuse their children marriage to the lover on account of religion. At times, even of the same religion but different sect. I have seen educated and exposed people do very funny things in the name of religion.”
