Tag: Pastor Wale Adefarasin
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Killings in Nigeria: Pastor Adefarasin Says It’s Not Genocide, Not New
Context and Contention The ongoing violence in Nigeria, including clashes in several regions and targeted attacks on some Christian communities, has drawn international attention in recent days. While the level and nature of the bloodshed are matters of fierce debate among observers, religious leaders in Nigeria have increasingly weighed in on how the world should…
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Killings in Nigeria Not Genocide, Says Pastor Wale Adefarasin
Introduction: A controversial stance from a Nigerian pastor Pastor Wale Adefarasin, senior pastor of Guiding Light Assembly in Abuja, has sparked renewed debate about the nature of violence against Christians in Nigeria. In remarks that quickly drew international attention, he challenged the prevailing narrative that the country is facing acts of genocide. He argued that…
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Nigeria Killings: Pastor Adefarasin Questions Genocide Label
Overview: A contentious moment in Nigeria’s ongoing violence In the wake of rising violence in various parts of Nigeria, a recent statement by Pastor Wale Adefarasin, senior pastor of Guiding Light Assembly in Abuja, has sparked debate about how the world should frame the country’s security crisis. The cleric, who wields significant influence in Nigerian…