A reality star from Big Brother Naija, Leo DaSilva, has recently sparked controversy by criticizing Christians who refer to their pastors as “daddies” or “spiritual fathers”. He expressed this thought on Twitter, deeming it a “red flag” when people describe their pastors in such a manner.
In an interview, Leo DaSilva explained that his two years of studying theology were not to become a pastor, but to deepen his understanding of the scriptures. He believes that a genuine love for God should motivate individuals to seek knowledge about Him independently, just like a person would without knowing someone.
“I attended theology school for two years, not to become a pastor, but to understand the word of God even more.
If you claim to love God, you will try to learn about God yourself. It’s like saying you love someone you don’t even know. Don’t be a sheep to everything,” he said.
Reacting to his post, some Twitter users argued that it is acceptable to refer to one’s pastor in such manner, while others agreed with Leo’s perspective. Some interesting responses came from @Ivy Victor, @Soft Miracle Diva, and @Richard Adubi, among others.
In related news, Nollywood actress Omobolarinde Akinyanju, popularly known as Ashabi, has taken to social media to make a heartfelt request. She has been entangled in a public disagreement with her baby father and has asked her fans to refrain from engaging in online arguments on her behalf.
Ashabi emphasized the importance of promoting love and peace, saying that there should be no place for competition, comparison, or negativity in her comment section.
“Please, lovers of Ashabi, let love and peace reign in the comments section. No competition, no comparison, no haters. If you love me, say it. If you don’t love me, keep it to yourself. Don’t fight for me, just show me love, no discrimination,” she pleaded.
