The last seems to have not been heard of the controversial Easter advert by Sterling Bank as the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has demanded the sack of the Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Abubakar Suleiman, over the incident.
This was made known on Wednesday in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of CAN, Joseph Daramola, where she said that the advert which compares the resurrection of Jesus Christ with the rising of Agege bread, was ‘wicked and insensitive’ towards Christians.
Sterling Bank has been facing a lot of backlash after the financial institution published the controversial Easter advert even after apologising with another message asking for forgiveness.
What CAN is saying
The statement from CAN partly reads, “The attention of the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria has been drawn to an ungodly, wicked, insensitive and deliberately provocative advertisement of Sterling Bank, comparing the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ to ‘Agege Bread’ amidst the Easter celebration.
“In case the management of the Sterling Bank is not aware, the resurrection of Jesus witnesses to the immense power of God Himself. To believe in the resurrection is to believe in God. If God exists, and if He created the universe and has power over it, then He has power to raise the dead. If He does not have such power, He is not worthy of our faith and worship.
“Only He who created life can resurrect it after death, only He can reverse the mystery that is death itself, and only He can remove the sting and gain the victory over the grave (1 Corinthians 15:54–55). In resurrecting Jesus from the grave, God reminds us of His absolute sovereignty over life and death.”
CAN advised Christians to be wary of the banks they patronise, insisting that Suleiman and the Management of the bank showed “hostility and hatred” for the Christian faith.
It further stated, “The purported apology did not come from a penitent heart. How can someone in his right mind describe the risen Christ as a loaf of bread? That is insulting, ridiculous and a mockery of Jesus Christ. We advise Christians to be wary of the banks and other financial institutions they are patronising.
“We learnt that the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria has reportedly intervened in the matter with a view to impose some sanctions against Sterling Bank. The Christian Association of Nigeria is waiting for the decision of the organisation.
“However, in the interim, we call for the immediate removal of the Chief Executive of Sterling Bank; Mr. Abubakar Suleiman with his Management whose actions have clearly shown their hostility and hatred for the Christian faith.’’
In case you missed it
- Recall that a few days ago, Nairametrics had reported that Sterling bank deleted amid swelling outrage by mostly Christians and apologised to members of the public for the provocative Easter advert which was heavily criticized by many social media users over the humiliating comparison of the resurrection of Jesus Christ with the rising of Agege bread.
- The bank subsequently uploaded another copy of an opened tomb significant of Christ’s departure from the grave and added the caption, ‘…let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone.
- Also, the apex regulatory body in the country’s advertising industry, the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) had said that it would sanction Sterling Bank Plc over the Easter advert describing it as offensive and provocative.
- APCON who described the advertisement as distasteful, also said the advert copy was not submitted for approval before it was made public
The so-called apology by Sterling bank was itself provocative. The first line was “let him who has no sin cast the first stone” as if challenging those complaining about the advert. It did not show any true repentance.
I agree with CAN that Christians should review the banks they do business with. By the time 1 million people close their accounts with Sterling, sense will return to the bank
Easter is meant to teach us how to exhibit forgiveness. CAN, what is the colour of your godliness if you can’t forgive a bad joke? I am pretty sure the Social Media team have already taken lashes for this. Besides, who tells you the CEO is responsible for every social media post that goes out and why would you feel good if his job is gone? You should ask Christ himself if he is as pissed as you right now. Whoever signed or encouraged this letter should be ashamed. You are the problem of Christianity.
For making such remarks of forgiveness ***You should be ashamed of yourself and go hug a transformer. If you don’t know the grave consequences of the Sterling Bank comment against the Christian Faith. May God have mercy on your Soul*** idiot
Quite honestly u can make ur remarks without throwing insults,correct in love
We know your types. The Judas Iscariot of the twelve. Or how else would you explain an offender who despite being called to order decided to be rational about it – asking ” he who is without sins” to cast the first stone.
It’s in the exclusive preserve of the Lord Jesus to forgive all sins with a caveat that sins committed deliberately against the Holy Spirit are unpardonable and ipso facto unforgivable. Jesus Christ himself stated this.
Your holding brief for the MD/CEO holds no water as no responsible leader worth the name leader would dare pass the buck to someone else down the ladder of his organizational team in alibi.
He did not only know about this trademark provocative advert but gladly, willy nilly expressly approved it because of his anti- Zionist belief.
Should this wholesale insult be met on his terrorism oriented faith the story would be different and this situation as it presently is would have ignited the nation in religious riots by now.
You are quick to write Easter is about forgiveness, but unmindful of the the fact that “he who commits sin is not of God but of the devil” and ” the soul that deliberately sinneth, same shall die.”
Doesn’t Ramadan also teach about adherents of Islam making conscious effort to eschew bitterness at other people and being guarded from incurring the outright provocation of other Faiths ? Or rather shouldn’t what is good for the goose be good, also, to the gander?
We Know Your Type ! Tares Amongst the Wheat.
I wonder o… If it’s the other religion now. Possibly, they would have started destroying all sterling bank structures that are around them and want to stone any staff at sight to death.
I am 100% sure that they purposefully committed that evil act knowing fully well that the Christians can’t do any harm to them unlike their own religion which does not tolerate anything of such.
@saintkedro…no ves bros you are the most fulest person on earth for you to alter this kind of world,don’t you think before you comment on word online?
I know if it is their own religion which is Muslim they do write and image out after fast they will almost cripple the CEO of the bank…I mean assuming the CEO of e.g bank is a CHRISTIAN and some bad words just came out under the watch of CEO Muslim organizations will finish that CHRISTIAN CEO and the management so bro or sir just mentain ur level is not by forces you comment online please which joke?can you joke with Qur’an and Muslims like that let us bear each father birth right…so I 100% support CAN
Wiseman indeed. Please make the same joke or even lesser one with prophet mohammed and make yourself identifiable, then see how Muslims will wipe away your whole family and everything around your life. The killings and destruction of properties will even spread to other countries. Just give it a try, brother. It has happened severally around the world. Muslims don’t take shit like Christians about their faith
We need to know that as Christians, we are called SHEEP not GOATS
Yes I am aware that Moslems would have reacted in a rash and barbaric manner should it be their leader was insulted yet our calmness and prayers for our offenders make us separate from the world. One sure thing is: no man can fight for God.
Why would someone who claims to be practicing religion of peace propound such a thing that will instigate fight?
Finish claiming that you are the master of forgiveness and you are better than CAN and let me assure you that by the time you cause such blasphemy to the so called religion of peace, you will not see the next day you and your entire family.
I can’t do anything by myself but the last thing i will do is to continue using sterling bank whether CAN forgive sterling bank and her CEO or not.
Sometimes being too Peaceful is a Sin.
If it were jokes about Mohamed, by now Nigeria would be Burning.
Christians should know when to Draw the Swords if they really want to survive in Nigeria.
You should be ashamed of yourself, idiot if you understand Bible you will know Jesus Christ dragged the gamblers, the jesters and the traders from the temple with horses whip, no religions will take that in the world. You must be a fool with this your comment
What are you saying? You are the type of christian that sell your heritage for worldly thing. Can you try this with other religions?
If you don’t know what to say get out
You’re missing it all here. There’s a sin against men and there’s a sin against the Holy Spirit. What you’re talking about is tantamount to calling Prophet Mohammed a prostitute who got killed chasing other people’s wives. Will you ask MURIC the same question if they take exception to the statement. It was just bringing women contestants for Miss World contest Iin this country that Muslims went berserk burning churches and killing and maiming christians. Enough of this nonsense!!
The man is a fanatic. 90% of their staffs are Muslims. He is systematically changing the face of the bank. Go and verify my claims. I have two accounts with them. I’m closing. I am not a bastard. This is why the country has not moved forward.
Your response is worse than the advert itself, you are part of the Islamic agenda of the sterling bank CEO and their Islamic and satanic plan, for me I will never use their ATM, not to talk of banking with them. No individual or organisation mock the Lord Almighty and go free.
Sorry for u so called judge. Jesus wiped some folks in the temple when they turned a sacred place into a business place, what do u understand by mercy and Christian Faith as a whole, can this be done to the islamic Faith and they take it? You are the real problem of Christianity if im even sure you’re a Christian.
Your comment is distasteful. Can the so called MD of the bank say such of Mohammed and not be attacked? Please mind your language. We know Christians are peace loving and forgiving but let us have considerations for all citizens. We are all Nigerians; brothers and sisters.
I wouldn’t know the basis of your judgement as you are entitled to your own opinion. If someone makes a mockery of your Father for example, how would you take it? Even Jesus didn’t take it lightly buying and selling on His father’s house because its a mockery to His Father. The man in question is the Head of the Bank and so he is aware and must be answerable to the advert. (Just like we keep calling the president’s name for ‘everything’) Lessons MUST be learnt to serve as deterrent, otherwise, even you will NOT be able to control the aftermath of this particular one is not properly checked. And believe you me, no ONE makes a mockery of God and goes unpunished! I only pray for God’s mercy over the so called CEO of the bank.
I am sorry if I lambasted you sir. I am just reading all of your comments.
You are very funny. Do you think it was easy to bear the pain, the reproach and angony for your sins like Jesus did? Which religious leader used his life as a sacrifice for mankind and his teachings like Jesus did. Christ is blasphemed and you talk about forgiveness? Before a man is forgiven he has to show remorse and understand his evil himself.
My true beloved christians, do not fret and do not be afraid, for the lord said everything will pass away, but my word will stand till eternity. The jugdment of the lord has been passed. Sterling bank will fade away like the chaff with the east wind soon. Rejoice in the lord true believers cause our Lord can not be mocked.
Is the aboki the owner of the bank?
I think you need to repent too and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior before it is too late. Jesus is the only way to God. John 14: 6. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Forgiveness is sure but Sin most be punish
With all the myriads of problems bedevling christiandom, it’s one silly advert by an inconspicuous corporate affairs manager CAN should be running after. So cutting of the head of the MD is a solution to your headache? So if they sack him , you hypocrites would start feeding him and his family? Nonsense. Go get yourself soul engaging activities instead of chasing shadows.
I love this response SO MUCH!!! My EXACT thoughts!!!
That was a stupid response. Christian faith is being made mockery at, you are here posting nonsense instead of correcting the entity mocking Christian faith. Can you say such to his prophet and expect quietness in the country?
God bless you . Not everyone who identifies themselves with a Christian gathering is a Christian. You will know by how they talk. I am not saying removing the CEO is the best, because he has to feed his family. But this correction must be made firmly before another Joke will be made towards God almighty himself.
CAN is just trying to be like Peter who was trying to fight for God.
Which ofcourse is impossible. There is a punishment for dishonouring Jehovah, so let him face the wrath of God.
I mostly love the response from Olaide.
I stand to be criticised by other Peters who are willing to cut off the MDs ear. Remember no one can come (put up an attack) at Jesus except God allows it. That also goes to those who makes mockery of the death of Christ… God allows these things for one purpose, so that His name will be glorified.
Happy days ahead Nigerians
Mr. Not Peter, if someone describes the effort of your father or mother to their greatest achievements in life in this likeness, you will think before you talk in public. I tell people when you don have anything reasonable to say about a topic,and you want to speak by all means, start blowing whistle
If you don’t know how write comments you shut your smelling mouth ,in situations like this in this country that we are facing security issues I don’t expect a bank like this to be making such as advertisement one faith ,can he try it but with other religion and get away with it pls let’s be guided.
All of you trumping your low thoughts as a reaction. Could you please shut it?
If that Sterling bank advert were targeted at the other faith, in that manner, you can imagine the size of religious crisis and national tension it might have caused. The MD would probably have fled the country by now. Please stop being insensitive to other people’s faith. You didnt create yours.
This advert and some comments coming from people of like minds is pointing to the direction from where the numerous Nigeria challenges are coming.
Making light of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a deliberate attempt to provoke violence to let more blood flow but the season is one of peace.
Shame to the devils advocates.
Your type is the problem of this country. If it were the other way round, there would have been religious crises in the North. You will beg for food since food is your problem.
Senseless and useless comments, if you don’t know what to say why can’t you keep ur mouth shut
A man’s rationality defines who he is and his worth. Verily you post depicts yours is porous and should never be taken serious in life. It’s reveals you are pretty and had a shallow mind and should be in same mentality corner with the MD of the bank supreme fools ) who understands nothing but only their ego and shallow minds.
You are as equally foolish and dumb as the antiChrist for whom you stand proxy.
Shouldn’t what’s good for the goose be also for the gander?
Does the irresponsible , mouth unguarded and tongue unbridled MD ever considered the far-reaching domino effect of his deliberate provocation?
Why didn’t they submit such an advert to APCON for approval before it made it’s way to the billboard? Why the needless but obvious circumvention and the suspicious cutting of corners in standard protocols and formalities?
It’s not funny, but heartaching and totally ridiculous that you folks holding brief for the buck passing , incompetent MD are al only concernedl about what becomes of his daily bread rather than the needless pains his wreckless act had caused the Christendom.
We Know Your Types!
I hope ur comment would be the same if it is islamic faith…….
I couldn’t have said it better. God bless you and increase your wisdom.
Obviously not a christian go and talk about Muslim faith if humans will not die like fowls in slaughter… its only christians that younthing are fools….i dont blame you
As much as I don’t support the action of Sterling bank, it will be worthy to note that we as Africans created this problems for ourselves. We let religion divide us, this is what the colonial master wanted and we are stupidly playing into their traps, we see religions as all in all. We are first human before been religious. The moment we start having respect for each other irrespective of the God we worship, shit like this will not happen anymore.
I agree with Oyegoke. As of now the message makes no sense to me because I do not know the relevance between Agege bread and Easter celebrations.
To me, an apology will do instead of sacking him considering the fact that he has family and other dependants bear in mind that Jesus was a peaceful even when He was being crucified
Mr. Oyegoke, you are bloody coward to start thinking generally on a problem that is targeted particularly to a subject. For this, thunder fire you. Shut up if your heart is of agege bread, e go soon fall. We the Christian youths don’t pay necessary attention to stuffs that will deterr these religious fanatics from just practicing their own and minding their business. APCON is probably another political set up cos they’re yet to show competence in their handling of issues. The Chairman of APCON should be fired if he can’t come up with solutions to this . They better act fast and do as CAN demanded.
To err is human and to forgive is Devine. I really appreciate the way Christians have nowadays became more sensitive to issues and matters that are likely to ridicule their religion, just like how their Muslims counterparts became furious on blasphemous publications. Unfortunately this is coming at a time when the offending institution is being headed by either a Muslim or someone bearing Muslim names. I can recall an actress making a comment that even as a Muslim I can’t repeat it even in writing against Jesus christ but she wasn’t crucified, why suleiman.?
If CAN is calling for the MD to be sacked and the Christians to leave the bank then all the Christians working there should leave the bank as well…hmmmm i pity them of hunger.
The message from Sterling bank is obviously wicked and has a lot of negative undertone. It disregards the belief of Christians in general. This is enough to create bad blood against the bank.
It is important for CAN to escalate this issue true the churches in Nigeria. They should endeavour to make this known to all Christians during this month’s Sunday services in all churches. We must demonstrate that Christianity in Nigeria cannot be undermined for future deterrence. I am not supporting violence, but if such had happened to the other religion, some Sterling Bank branches would have been burnt by now. Let’s be very careful
Guy you wan fight for God???…. So because some pole would have burnt… You wan fight for God…. YOU NO FOLLOW DEY RECITE “forgive US OUR SIN, AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO SIN AGAINST US”””
You are a puppet Mr man. Congratulations. Idiot
Inasmuch as I find this whole episode to be disrespectful to God. We cannot “punish” the offender more than the offended(God Himself) whose desire is that all men repent and be saved. For me my prayer is that all the staff of Sterling Bank will have an encounter with the risen LORD Himself. You cannot deny God’s power on you. My submission
I thought the spirit of Easter itself is forgiveness. It is despicable and against the Christian faith to call out the MD for removal for this act they already apologized.
They used a bible verse to apologize you still feel insulted again. I think CAN’s bigotry has got no limit.
You said they used a Bible passage to apologize. In your heart of heart is that an apology or justification of their act.
You and I know very well that if it was the other religion, they would ask for the death of people behind that advert and they will seek one way or other to dispose of them because it will be seen as Blasphemy.
You are very insensitive for making this kind of statement. If you have been a victim – God forbid – of the other religion’s violence in defence of their religion would you be writing this? Let’s be guided and careful of our deeds especially putting others who might be more affected into consideration.
It’s a shame you have no single regard for such religious body in your country calling it’s statement “bigotry without limit”. Can you imagine the level of chaos and losses (both lives and property) this would have caused had this advert been against another religious belief. You offer an apology which is daring and expect it to be received with ” all pleasure”. Please grow and learn about respect, also note an apology tendered “must” not be accepted especially when it’s perceived that the offending party isn’t as remorseful as it seems to convey.
Can you be honest to yourself if this happen to the other way by now this MD is gone, this can of thing happened in another country people were killed in the north of this country, but it has happen right before us now everywhere is cool and you are calling CAN out, do to other person what do will do to you and you will be happy, but if not don’t do it to another person.
So you call that an apology? …It was more of a dare to me. It was as insensitive as the initial advert showing a need for some more serious change.
Silence they say is approval. I’m glad CAN is not being silent about this. It’s time the Christian values are respected by all as well.
Senseles comments, if it’s your religion how will you feel?
Wasere reasonable fellow
That’s no apology but trying to absolve yourself from a clearly irresponsible behaviour.
I believe Sterling bank madia team were only trying to be funny by that initial Easter message, they meant no harm. Sterling bank is a friendly, customer oriented bank, always putting people 1st. The Easter message was an unfortunate insensitive incident which they have learnt their lesson from. Sacking the CEO would not make any significant difference or impact, it will only portray how wicked we’ve become in forgiving one another, it is surprising that this is coming from the CAN itself, a body that is supposed to show empathy and unconditional forgiveness that we are all supposed to emulate. This shows we’ve all digressed from the teachings of God that emplores forgiveness, love, patience, understanding and all other good virtues (innumerable times). It is a shame.
Religion is the problem in this country. Any true government will abolish religion in their system coz I wonder anywhere in the Bible religion was mentioned. Even Christ never preached about any religion but righteousness .As for me, the poster posted about Jesus and not about you .Jesus is son of God and son of God is Good , are we to fight for God or if so ,why is he God ? Why do we worship him and why is he omini potent , omini sci3nce and pressece. It is high time we all should go back to the drawing board and embrace our cultures and traditions coz it would make more sense defending your tradition than defending God. We are making God a mockery by doing that.
Culture and tradition are man made but God is self made so defending the laws we made ourselves will be better than defending God that that is self made ,we are downgrading him by doing so. He blamed Elijah for fighting for him against the prophets of Baal . Bunch of confused people every where.
If na Mohammed PBUH they take do the advert, some of the banks building for don dey on fire since.
Yes, Sterling Bank erred. They have asked to be forgiven. Where is the place of confession and forgiveness? Is that not what separates the Christian faith from other religions. Yes, the other religion would have gone up in arms and in burning. CAN has made its point. Let forgiveness speak. Let grace for restoration be permitted.
Indeed to err is human and to forgive is divine. But to err and afterwards demand forgiveness (let him who has no sin be the first to cast a stone) is indicative of a heart that is at the very least callous or even worse, malevolent to opinion different from theirs.
If this is the attitude of Mr. Abubakar Suleiman, I should be the most surprised because I follow him on social media and he’s shown passion for genuine nation building and a concern for the environment and the underprivileged.
This said, I think there should be sufficient reprimand for this insensitivity both to him and the organization he leads as to leave a memory of the wrong they did for a long time, as well as serve as a deterrent to them and any other organization that may be similarly minded in the future.
So CAN has gone woke. SMH. The advert was in poor taste, but the reaction by CAN and other Christians is unnecessary.
Abubakar Sulieman thinks Christ is his fake Arab prophet.
We should leave the fundamentalist Abubarka to his folly because Boko Haram might just be on the way to make him one of their financials.But the judgement of God is coming for him.
I really felt bad hearing or seeing such kind of advert coming from a financial institution as Sterling any ways my thought on this is not
picking violentt nor the sacking of any but the bank should pay some amount of huge fine to the body of Christ and also agege bread should take them to court for using their products.thsnks
The advert was deliberate and thus undermine the MD’s credibility and reputation to head such a public business .it is a corrective move for him to resign and maybe go manage his own business. He is not worthy to be in the public domain. Obviously he is a fool and such fools should remain their houses or else they be given public jobs and they create chaos and unsolvable situations. We should even start to check his professionalism of the job and find out if he is duely and truly qualified to be in such authority of leadership
The way of man seems right ….
CAN should let God fight His battle. Let them pray for God to act. For them to ask for the MD sack, means they cannot forgive him even after an apology. Hmmm.
My 2 kobo
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
“Religion is the cause of all the problems in the world. I don’t believe in organized religion at all. It’s what separates people. One religion just represents fragments, it causes war. More people have died because of religious conflict than any other reason.”
— Gwyneth Paltrow
You called that a joke. You called that funny? Is that response an apology? If it was the other way round, you know what will be happening by now. Concerning the CEO, as the head, the blame goes to him. In an organization like the such advert can’t happen without the CEO knowledge. Am not supporting the call for his sack but he should tender a proper apology. His apology in the first place is very provocative.
The Advert from all indication has a premeditated undertone. Clearly, it is BLASPHEMY!
The supposed ‘Apology’is even worse than the original ‘Sin’.
CAN, has made her point by speaking against the act. Whether they truly repent or not, we forgive them.
But know this, this is and introduction to what is to come against the Christian faith in this country.
We should understand the times we are living in. His coming is closer than when we first believed. Be RAPTURE COMPLIANT!
Why did CAN want to fight for Jesus? They should allow Jesus to fight for himself
Why do you and yours fight for Islam, and perpetrate all your jihadist and Haram agendas. Allow Allah fight for himself. I wish you would have wisdom.
This is so crazy of Sterling Bank
The advert is absolutely insensitive and discriminatory. Can the bank owned by a Muslim and run by a Muslim compare the birth of Mohammed to the birth of a Partridge and the sterling Bank branches will not be on fire by now especially in the predominantly Muslim North? It is in bad taste to now be preaching forgiveness hypocritical when the sterling Bank so called apology is trying to justify their humanity to sin instead of begging for forgiveness to the Christian faith. And for some shallow minded respondents, if sterling sacks Christians in the bank, will they also survive without Christian accounts?
Peoples doesn’t guide their senses anymore in this Country. Sterling Bank should be sanctioned with an immediate effect. May God forgive the person responsible for the advert
I’m so ashamed of some comments coming from some people that call themselves Christians. I think they are not Christians they just faked the name they used. You talk about forgiveness which is true of our Christian faith, but sit down and have a deep thought of the verse that was quoted to tell the world they are sorry. It shows they don’t mean it. Like everyone who has condemned this advert, I boldly state here that if the advert was against Islam, there would have been grave consequences, but because we are peaceful does not make us stupid to the extent we can’t talk and show our grievance. People should stop interpreting the Bible to sought their ignorance. Did Jesus Christ not enter the temple and flog those selling and buying? Why didn’t He leave them alone to do their business? What Sterling has done is grievous and no true child of God will say some of the things and strongly criticize fellow Christians that feels hurt, much more, come heavily on CAN. If CAN was silent, this same people will be the ones that will still criticize CAN. When we don’t talk, then expect more. We can fight for God but we can stand up for Him.
Lastly, I want to ask all those that where critical of those against the advert; when a thief is caught, why do you deliver the thief to the law? why don’t you let the thief walk free because Christianity preaches forgiveness? You can see that you are the hypocrites. I end this piece by saying punishment be administered to the bank to serve as deterent to those who do not respect others religious right.
There should be no understanding for a person who is not truly sorry. How dare you mock another person’s faith. Christians may be peaceful, but this abuse on the Christian faith is getting out of hand. We may be quiet but we are not fools. Sterling bank should be shut down and the board made to pay dearly. The action was deliberate.
If this was said of Muslim faith in this country there will be violet protect…every where and tendency that sterling bank offices could be touched. Someone of this mindset should not be allowed to hold position of such. And I will advise christian who bank in the bank to just close off their account. This is not a bank to be proud of.
What’s all this nonsense from CAN?
Has Christianity become so petty like some other religious groups who’ll go Gaga on any and every comment made about it’s founder?
Christians don’t fight for the honour of Jesus. Jesus was insulted and mistreated while on earth and never retaliated.
This “Agege bread” fiasco is CAN showing us all that they have nothing else to do. Why not PROTEST the killings and injustice going on all over the land?
And about the “Agege Bread” issue, didn’t Jesus say he was the “bread of life”, amongst MANY other illustrations and word pictures he imployed in introducing himself and illuminating his subject matter?
CAN has become Carnal!!!
So, what’s wrong is the statement, like Agege bread, Jesus Rose? I’m sure Jesus, Paul, Peter and the Apostles would have seen this statement as hilarious as well as insightful.
Would they have preferred if it was other types of bread like: Wheat bread, whole grain bread, white bread, pizza bread, french bread, hamburger bread, hot dog bread, or even Pretzels? Our Colonial Mentality always accepts all things that’s Oyinbo, while castigating indigenous ones. Abeg, bread na bread, but we all know that no bread rises like AGEGE BREAD. Jesus has risen. Maybe, this might just be one cool illustration that will stick best in the minds of believes.
CAN should come and sue me. I’m a trained advertising practitioner as well as a Christian Minister.
#CANisCARNAL QED.
Christian Association of Nigeria
Peter (a ‘top’ disciple for that matter) asked Jesus, how many times should I forgive my brother…. ? Also, Christ himself said, if you repay ‘evil with evil’ and ‘good with good’ , you are no better than the ‘gentiles’, for that is what they do.
Christianity is all about forgiveness. It’s in such cases that your ‘faith’ is tested. If other religions showcase violence, we should not be part of it (Christianity is not a religion by the way).
Calling for the MD’s sack is too harsh and far from necessary.
hate speech against the Christian religion, WHAT SOEVER A MAN SOWS THAT HE WILL REAP the management of that bank should be saction so the and others will take caution… NO SIN SHOULD BE LEFT UNPUNISHED
I know the God I serve. He has warned, he does not need a man to fight his battles. In this issue too I feel the same way.
CAN has given its comment on the issue. Let’s leave it to our God. He will fight his battles himself and the world will see.
DISGUSTING, DISGRACEFUL AND DESPICABLE to see Nigerians/Africans engaged in such PRIMITIVE disputes and fights over IMPORTED superstitious beliefs…aka religions.
Even worse to see supposedly educated persons trying to justify their BACKWARDNESS by arguing that other superstitious believers are even more backward. SMH
Indeed if it was from the way the country would have been born down to ashies by now. But Juses said we should forgive (7×70) so i see no reason of saying that, sacking him is not our problem let’s pray for him to accept Jesus and be at peace with self. Jesuse have worn our battle for us then who are we human to fight for him? Jesus said no to violence we are not curse to behave like the wild donkey. let peace and love lead and reign.