Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has sparked conversations with her thought-provoking question directed at pastors. In a detailed Instagram post, the veteran actress questioned the sustainability of pastoral roles if people were to stop attending church in the next two years.
Rita highlighted the evolving nature of religion and people’s approach to spirituality. She noted that kingdoms, both in Christianity and traditional religions, appear to be divided. Reflecting on the rapid changes in societal beliefs, she emphasized how religious practices, regardless of faith—Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, traditional religion, or even atheism—are undergoing a transformation.
In her post, she asked:
“Pastors, if people stop going to church in the next two years, what will be your job? If the congregation stops attending, what happens?”
She pointed out that for many pastors, the absence of alternative means of livelihood could lead to significant challenges.
“There are some men of God who have no other means of sustaining themselves. They will be badly affected. Others should learn from those who find other ways to provide for themselves while still cultivating in the Lord’s vineyard.”
Rita’s post resonates with growing concerns about the commercialization of religion and its impact on spirituality. She urged religious leaders to adapt to the changing dynamics of faith and consider diversifying their sources of livelihood.
Rita’s remarks echo recent criticisms of religious institutions and their practices. Fellow Nollywood star IK Ogbonna recently decried the prevalence of fake miracles by Nigerian pastors, calling on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to regulate and hold such individuals accountable.
Rita has also been vocal in the past, particularly when expressing disappointment in clergymen like Prophet Odumeje. She criticized him for allowing her nephew Yul Edochie and his second wife, Judy Austin, on his altar, which she described as a space meant to be pure and clean.
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