General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has come under fire for his reaction to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, saying all members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG worldwide stand with the people of Israel.
Pastor Adeboye stated this in a video clip posted on his verified X handle on Wednesday.
The cleric, who noted that his prayers are with the people of Israel, said, “Hello my beloved brothers in Israel, I want you to know that we are praying for you, that all members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God all over the world are standing by you at this critical moment.
“The almighty God, the only one of Israel, will give you absolute victory and give you permanent peace from now on in the mighty name of Jesus.
“It is my prayer for all our brethren in Israel that the Almighty will grant you absolute peace from now on in Jesus name. #Israel #peace.”
His message however, didn’t go down well with a lot of Nigerians as they felt that there are thousands of victims on both sides and as a man of God, he should pray for peace for both Israel and Palestine.
According to a social commentator, Chinedu Ikechukwu: This isn’t a religious war. It’s a war that has to do with territory. Besides, even if it were to be a religious one, the Israelis don’t believe in Christ. In fact we have more in common with the Muslims than we have with the Jews. Humanity should come first,” he posited.
