The former presidential candidate Peter Obi his recent suggestion to convert church vigils into night shifts has sparked many reactions among the Christian communities.
He said, "I’m not happy in Nigeria; we can’t continue to breed poverty; that’s not leadership. We live in a largely unproductive society, which is why the only things that seem attractive here are politics and religion,” he remarked.
He added, “We have to dismantle it. I’d rather turn night vigils into night shifts so people can be productive. I go to church; I believe in God.
In a viral video making the rounds on social media on Monday Pastor Iren was seen addressing the issue while speaking to his congregation.
He said, "To insinuate that instead of vigils we should have night shifts is a fallacy of false dilemma. Even in more developed countries, most people don’t work night shifts. Church Vigils are not the reason people don’t work night shifts. If you want more morning, afternoon or night shifts, hold the government accountable! Even then, let people do what they want to do with their personal time
"Almost no Church holds vigils “Mondays to Fridays and both morning and night”. I know this will still fly over some heads so let me break it down;
⁃Thrice a week may be a lot but it is not everyday.
⁃Having 20 days of vigil is still not everyday.
⁃Also, most multiple meetings in Churches are had by different subgroups of people in Church and not everyone.
"So why say “Mondays to Friday”? It’s called a “straw man” argument- to present the worst possible scenario so you can win an argument.
He also added that "like I said, if the average Christian does not go to Church more than twice (or at most thrice) a week, the generalization reflects a bias. Going to the gym that many times is not too much.o Scializing that many times a week is not too much. But going to Church is hurting the productivity of the nation? That is simply dishonest.
"If you aren’t a believer and you see no point in spiritual exercise, I understand. But even then, people should have the right to do what they want with their personal time.
"The Church has helped the nations productivity in a tangible way. There are a lot of soft skills that are developed in Church. Music, photography, videography to mention a few. Even most of the secular artistes horned their gift in Church.
"This is not to discredit the person of Mr Peter Obi. I just beg to differ, which I very well have the right to as a stakeholder."
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