Reactions As Rwanda Shuts Down 5,600 Churches

[@bivosnigerialtd8054]

Rwanda is doing well. Honestly Nigeria need this for both mosque and church

[@paulturner6334]

Nigeria has layers of corruption, loyal to that so called queen of England. No one has the courage, they can be bought off for a few trinkets.

[@user-bv4hg6ti9v]

Take a closer look there is a prophet in teaching Christianity , but there's no profit in teaching Islam .

[@pape5602]

​@@user-bv4hg6ti9v What!?

[@seunotuagoma3852]

Yes, these reasons are very valid and should be enforced in Nigeria. It will reinforce what God is all about- Orderliness.

[@Prime_Ent]

Exactly

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

❤❤❤

[@moety2]

Was it orderliness when this god flooded the world drowning every man woman and child? That to me says what this god is all about.

[@patriot_2022]

@@moety2 Your breathe is His. The life you have, He put it in you. Who are you? If you abuse His graciously given free will to become corrupted, He will take what is His out of you. And you will drop and return the ground where you came from. Think of this analogy: A person makes a computer for a certain purpose, and builds into it capabilities to succeed. Then that computer gets corrupted and goes out of the way to do things you never intended. What do you do? You to try to correct the anomalies. If that doesn't work, you destroy it and rebuild. That is what God does with humanity and all of creation. The flood was cleaning up and restoring orderliness. Records of His word say an end of all ends is coming.

[@moety2]

@@patriot_2022 did the unborn or children in the great flood abuse his graciously given free will? The being that created everything couldn’t come up with a better plan other than drowning his creation? Seems way more like a tyrant than some all loving deity. As for your analogy, if I created all the components and the hardware and software of a computer, I knew beforehand all the problems that will happen and choose not to do anything about it, put it all together, then the problems I knew were going to happen, happen, I blame the computer for having the problems and destroy it all while taking no responsibility claiming it was the computers choice for having those problems. This is what your god did unless you want to say it’s not all knowing. Again, something a tyrant would do.

[@semwen737]

Rwanda is a very organized country. They just proved it again. Bravo!!!

[@paulturner6334]

Just remember that the criminals of so called king Leopoldo and his murdering over 100 million Africans.

[@nicholasgatheru6416]

Rwanda is a tiny country and it's easier to regulate a lot of issues. Kenya is equal to 26 Rwanda's thus it's like regulating 26 other smaller States. I laud Rwanda for the progress they have made . However it's also easier to regulate a small country. Nigeria on the other hand is equal to 40 Rwanda's. You get the picture??

[@eepien]

Great job to Rwanda 🇷🇼

[@maudnxumalo9560]

Kagame please come to South Africa and shut them down, we have false prophets, papas, dadas , bishops, lady bishops. You name them we have them, and they're all fake. They all demand money.

[@beea.9435]

Very good 👍... This should be implemented in Nigeria across all religious organizations.

[@labricola6993]

Your country is highly corrupt

[@justuswillyiloveyouyesyou6190]

As a Christian, these are actually VALID REASONS🙏🏾❤️🇳🇦

[@dhybridfitness]

I agree pastors need to be educated so they can stop misinterpreting the bible, turning bible words upside down,

[@bertramattles1695]

Education has nothing to do with it. They go into with the intention to deceive right from the start!

[@fitabatv]

A book that has misinterpreted foundations will always lead to misinterpret turning things upside down Forever

[@rolandnwabuzor7826]

What gave you the impression that education can interpret the bible correctly? What then is the function or purpose of the Holy Spirit that qualifies a Christian?

[@fragrancechinonso]

@@rolandnwabuzor7826The presence of the Holy Spirit is fine but that does not in anyway erodes A degree in theology, there’s always a symphony between human mental development and The Spirit when it comes to interpretation of Scriptures. So there must be a heightened education that defines the principles of Bible interpretation(Hermeneutics) and guides the interpretation, those principles are culled from scriptures and so if anyone claims the Holy Spirit interpreted anything to him then that “spirit interpretation” must align with the principles of interpretation. Enough of this sloppiness in churches, we want excellence and principles driven churches.

[@rolandnwabuzor7826]

@@fragrancechinonso the Holy Spirit is all Jesus has given to us as the comforter that we must be endued with power from on high. He is the guide to the truth, He is the revealer of hidden things and the teacher and interpreter of the Bible only by Revelation of knowledge. Even the most illiterate knows God, and not by sensuous (intellectual) knowledge but by Revelation.

[@mzee5533]

This should be compulsory to all African countries

[@philiparthur3433]

I strongly recommend that for Ghana and other African countries 😮

[@ademolaabolaji9130]

The Big GOs Will Rebel Against The Government. During The COVID Shut Down, A Particular GO Stood In Opposition To The Government Saying The Nigerian Government Has An Ulterior Motive In Wanting To Stop People From Coming To Church.

[@dorcasagyei5040]

Very true. This organisation is exploiting many innocent Ghanaians.

[@lacinabakayoko4634]

Church is hustle and Jesus Christ is the product

[@nilbrown2569]

I voiced that when I was in Ghana a year or so ago

[@reilym979]

​@@lacinabakayoko4634 best comment so far

[@ansut3440]

This is a good move by a responsible leadership. In many of our African communities both in africa and abroad , we have turned religion especially churches into businesses. People who can't even make coherent sentences call themselves prophets misleading their followers.

[@Deservingoflife]

If God has called one,they don't need perfect speech.

[@GODSPEAKS898]

Well, I guess they don’t know that there are no more prophets or apostles at all.

[@elmoworld850]

​@@Deservingoflife I question if a lot of them went to Seminary school. I've seen some pastors make up some ridiculous bs before.

[@orilonishe567]

Sure, it should be applied also in Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@eddyuche929]

But in Nigeria all these documents can be forged within 48hrs

[@HephzibahYahudah-ow2th]

@@eddyuche929 🤣🤣🤣

[@sundayyua4203]

Nigeria is too corrupt, it won't happen.

[@tl3482]

​@@eddyuche929😂😂😂

[@nwaeze]

Immediately

[@simonesheckle5956]

I think that the government is correct to avoid people from being ripped off in the name of religion.

[@theafricanjumbee4057]

I moved to tanzania from Canada. I rented a house next to a church, it was the biggest mistake of my life. Unbeknownst to me, they have night service Tuesday night and Friday nights from 9 pm to 3am. They were bloody loud, making so much noise.o couldn't sleep. After reading Tanzanian rules concerning noise pollution, it specifically mentioned churches and mosques. I recorded the night service, and then I went to the authorities to complain. A meeting was called between the pastor and myself. He was ordered to bring the noise within the specified rules. Since then, it has been good. I couldn't believe that the local people put up with this nonsense without doing anything about it. Yet again, some people don't know the constitution of their own country, and their rights govern therein.

[@godsonchikelu6024]

was anything done to fix the noise pollution?

[@theafricanjumbee4057]

@godsonchikelu6024 Yes. The area chairperson called a meeting between the pastor of the church and myself. I stated that I'm not asking them to stop the oversight service ,rather, I would like them to comply with the rules outlined by the government. They have been complying

[@el-sig2249]

@@theafricanjumbee4057 You did them a favour.

[@jasadan-adam4878]

😂😂😂and they will claim it was all in the service of god

[@rexona1178]

​@@theafricanjumbee4057you did them a favour. In Cameroon, people get up in the morning with megaphone and make noise all over the place in the name of evangelism.

[@seyifemi-lawal3964]

Nigeria needs this desperately. And for those complaining. This is necessary to regulate the type of churches been produced. Today I can just wake up and start any church I like.

[@nnekairoegbu2360]

Best decision ever, Nigeria should follow suit. All these Mushroom churches springing up everywhere in Nigeria is an embarrassment. Zero safety involved.

[@anuoluwapo.6560]

not only churches though. mosques as well

[@sibongileyoli]

Yes you right even South Africa should follow suit, some of these churches got nothing to do with God

[@artificialconstruct-c8m]

If you are truthful, If churches are closed down in Nigeria, Mosques must be closed as well. Imagine the noise pollution by mosques during call for prayer

[@christopherudomboso]

This can never happen in Nigeria. It's easier in Rwanda because the Muslims are mere 2% - almost negligible. It's only Christians that can enact and execute such laws. Muslims cannot...and they have a good number (percentage) in Nigeria.

[@christopherudomboso]

A pastor once told how Muslims gathered and reported him to the police that he's disturbing the community with the sounds from his church. The police wrote to the pastor who also approached the state chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria which he belonged. The chairman simply gathered his church legal team who wrote to the police that the church will agree to stop using the PA systems on one condition - that the Muslims should also stop the early morning noise that boozes out of the mosque. And since they cannot do without the early morning noise, they lost the case, and the police could no longer prosecute the pastor.

[@jwilliams2006]

kudos. i know kagame is heavy handed but frankly africa needs heavy hands. if you've ever been to rwanda you will see the impact of his vision. we need this in nigeria.

[@patrickmuhireroger8771]

Rwanda we are happy.

[@Themask1992]

Who decided that he is heavy handed??

[@mosimosi630]

@@patrickmuhireroger8771I’m so happy for you

[@adeoladosunmu5331]

Imagine this happening in Nigeria, 90%of the religious institutions will be shut down

[@nnekam6153]

Some mugus will demonstrate and protest on the road for their "daddies" not realizing the Government is trying to save them! Unfortunately it can't happen in Nigeria; we need it across board for all religions Christianity, Islam etc

[@Oysf5277]

No, they won't. There's this little thing called bribe, make situations stay the same, with no improvements, unless robots go around to shut them down, 'slong as man is closin' them, just 'nother source of illegal income.

[@globalismoblackman]

We need this badly but the government won't do it. It's keep the mass population docile and distracted while the elite class and politicians are having a field day looting and plundering.

[@FonyuyLeo]

They did the right thing. In Cameroon we have almost exact similar laws but we lack follow-up. Kudos to Rwanda

[@iBen-jz5xz]

Really? Had no idea. Had to relocate to get a relief from church noise. There was one just by my window. Service 3 days per week, not counting band practice and prayer cell meetings. Since the pastor lives in the church, when he gets up at night, usually 4 AM to pray, he prays over the mic. If you complain they say you have demons in you. Would've reported if I knew such laws exist in CMR.

[@bbl5499]

​​​@@iBen-jz5xz😂😂😂 I relate to this 💯 The guy so called pastor will always promise to turn down the volume when i went knocking at their door, but as soon as i turned back, they raised it again. I was a demon possessed man and needed deliverance through him.. And I did received it when i finaly moved house. Just for a new church to creep in not too far from my house, for the moment they have no amps, lets Hope it remains that way😂😂😂😂 It's a real plague in our majour cities.

[@sulemanrashida8451]

Kudos to the Rwanda government! Since churches are now businesses and we have more churches than companies, they should follow the legal procedures of the authorities. This will really help to eliminate pastoral fraudsters, corruptions, and deception.

[@IamJayneAdams]

Great job Rwanda. This has to be implemented in Nigeria.

[@charlito_tv]

Rwanda will soon experience great development with these step they have taken... However, they must also not use this as a strategy to shut or disrupt the true churches. Nigeria needs this😂

[@m2mike38]

Indeed, Nigeria needs this. But not only Nigeria and Rwanda but other countries too.

[@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993]

No they won't. They will experience dictatorship

[@peikinwinner6255]

They already are, I go there every year

[@EnubeeStyle]

😂😂 I second this 👍🏽

[@dennisovie-edewor3359]

Nigeria need this?then what will be the replacement,people don't know when their about to fall.i guess the human sacrifice that bought slavery in Africa is what you want.ignorant is a down fall.

[@brendangwira7998]

I love it. In SA we had people eating grass and drinking petrol in the Church,

[@patrickmuhireroger8771]

What the hell. Kagame said in a speech "how come a fool tells you to do something and you follow what s/he says?"

[@ChrisP-zj5jq]

Eating grass? (You mean marijuana, right? LOL.) Why would someone being drinking gasoline in the first place?

[@patriciachona2742]

@@ChrisP-zj5jq He means real grass! Like a goat. I saw it in a video.

[@ChrisP-zj5jq]

@@patriciachona2742 ROTFL!!! Seriously? What the hell is going on in SA????

[@1nesoch]

​@@ChrisP-zj5jq Thug criminals posing as Pastors, to con parishioners.

[@olabisigiwa7282]

I think this is a good development because it means that only people with the appropriate requirements will be able to teach people. Apostle Femi Lazarus speaks of something like this happening in Nigeria

[@exxotronehomes]

Adeola, As a Christian myself in Nigeria 🇳🇬, I said so, because I am not an unbeliever. I love Jesus and wants the church of Christ to grow. But 1000 Churches and mosque in 1 streets is no no for me. I support this Rewanda new action. We need this in Nigeria 🇳🇬 ASAP. I rented a house here in Lakowe Ibeju Lekki Lagos. Adeola do you know, I don't sleep at night and Morning Because of church and mosques? 😢 Jesus this is depressing. Two churches are facing the house. They hold night vigils at night till 2 am. Once is 2 am I want to close my eyes. Then The central mosque at Oribawa will start by 5 am. These mosques make so much noise with a loud 📢 speaker 🔇. I told a fellow Christian brother that I stopped going to One Redeem close to the house because of their loudspeakers. The day I went to that church I came home with a headache and my ears were making noise throughout the day. NIGERIA🇳🇬 NEED THESE ASAP, especially LAGOS. Jesus have mercy. Mosques and Churches need overhauling in Nigeria 🇳🇬.

[@patrickmuhireroger8771]

Sorry for the bad experience. We thank our president Kagame, a visionary leader, for helping us to avoid this kind of rubbish. With a such noise you aren't peaceful at all. In Rwanda we are peaceful at all levels of life, thanks to Kagame.

[@omaryland5039]

Adeola this is FANTASTIC I know the church of God must match on nothing stops the gospel but there is a need for accountability and it should be extended to all religious with no exemptions... hopefully all this sheep in wolves clothing will not beat the system. We really need this cleansing/edification all over.

[@zabimam8974]

They are likely to beat the system. They won't give up

[@sparetosave6307]

God has blessed the Govt of Rwanda with so much wisdom,..... This is highly recommended

[@lolaola5584]

Adeola, I actually see merit in this edict. It should be implemented in Nigeria.

[@chichundusu1201]

It is sad that the government has to regulate the church, the church should have been a self regulating institution that checks it’s operation but it has failed and so the government has stepped in to do it in order to protect citizens from those who abuse the system. I see the government asking the church to be accountable and responsive through its action. This could lead to small home fellowships, churches doing the right thing to obey the legal boundaries and closure of some places of worship. I wish it could happen in Nigeria.

[@mosimosi630]

Self governing 😂😂😂 are you insane

[@ariesunicorn8225]

Good. May other African countries follow suit.

[@princeheavenly6219]

Thank you Adeola for sharing this. All African countries need to follow Rwanda's example. This is how a country moves forward by setting laws and regulations. Having a call to ministry is not enough. Training and education are very important. Jesus's apostles were called and then they received training by Jesus himself. The church regulations will protect lives, reduce corruption, and make Christianity more appealing to a broader segment of society.

[@bemimetseagharun682]

We desperately need this in Nigeria.

[@geraldazike4687]

Please we need this in Nigeria.

[@anthonyfresh321]

Is only in Nigeria God we call father mother and still call there children's 99% of Nigeria church need to be close

[@AyoAyorinde-ze2es]

God will always protect and guide you Adeola. Thumbs up. Keep keeping it real.

[@livingstonejoseph3456]

Thank you President Kagame

[@bartkakooza2910]

Bravo Kagame. Uganda needed that yesterday

[@godsonchikelu6024]

this must be done in Nigeria, especially the EDUCATION BSC/CERTIFICATE requirements.

[@dadakeshinro6749]

NIGERIA IS SIMPLY THEFT MENTALITY NOTHING LESS! 👌

[@kingsleydaniel8775]

This is what you call good leadership in Rwanda. Kudos to paul kagame . Rwanda does not need many places of worship but more industries. Every business entity needs to pay taxes and be registered. Churches are now businesses

[@patrickmuhireroger8771]

Churches will be soon paying taxes here in Rwanda.

[@tuyikundechantal1073]

They get too much money in citizens ,i agree with that ...they have to pay taxes .i m from Rwanda too but it was too much​@patrickmuhireroger8771

[@stevenndofor4897]

Spot on Rwanda Government 🇷🇼 praises to Kigame.

[@computationaltheist7267]

Why are you praising a murderous dictator?

[@dowager-duchess-of-berkshire]

@@computationaltheist7267 Because he is neither a murderer nor a dictator. He is duly elected, transformative, inspirational, clever visionary.

[@thabangtladi8057]

@@computationaltheist7267 we like him [Kagame] here in South Africa and we wish he was our president

[@computationaltheist7267]

@@thabangtladi8057 You will cry when your freedoms are taken away. Don't be a masochist.

[@computationaltheist7267]

@@dowager-duchess-of-berkshire He is both. Can you protest in Rwanad? is that what you want?

[@amkacreativetugirimana1245]

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Greetings from Kigali Rwanda. Thank you for the good video, from ourside, Rwanda Governance Board, when they close churches, they state that, The CHURCH is an association that must meet the standards of LEADERSHIP. The Government as well has warned Pastors to be careful on their teaching of collecting finances from Believers for their only benefits. The Government rather expect the churches to contribute in the good wealth of believers

[@markanthonynnaemeka347]

A call to evangelism is not a call to open church or church's. You can remain in your current church and do the work of winning souls

[@judeogbonnaya2975]

No country progress with more churches than warehouses and factories. Rwanda is on the part of economic growth. If happens in Nigeria, it will be the greatest nation in the world.

[@fredhall5038]

Your comment concerning factories and warehouses versus churches hints broadly at Rwanda’s problem…poverty. Forty per cent of Rwanda’s people’s live below their own government’s standard of what is considered poverty. Sixty per cent of the people are under thirty years of age and hungry for work. Shutting down churches and mosques won’t solve those issues. As for money-grubbing prophets, that too is evidence to a peoples desperation as they seek help to survive both economically and spiritually. The government must recognize that they not only lead a nation economically but morally and spiritually, but in matters of faith let it be with gentle encouragement. I applaud all Rwanda has done to overcome 1994 but how will closing institutions continue that progress? Rwanda, has more to fear from the political intents of its neighbors than it does from people worshipping God.

[@newworld4366]

President Tinubu needs to follow suit. Most Churches has to be shutdown and stop milking people.

[@electromecstore1367]

Abeg no call the man. His own will go the other way. He may wake up to tell you that every church member need to be paying 2k every Sunday as tax and 5k if you are not a member.

[@william1126]

😆 🤣 😂 😹 don't you know churches in Nigeria work hand in gloves with the Government?

[@chk8926]

same as mosques

[@ifeifesi]

The big so called 'daddy GOs' work hand on hand with the politicians helping them shift their looted money abroad to where they have foreign branches. The GOs are all crooks

[@princemichael2739]

@@william1126 You are right, but I think there are a few exemptions.

[@pkadom]

This is a harbinger of a major persecution coming to the church Africa

[@lyannmartin821]

This is pure madness playing ball during church service is

[@mandyb6414]

This prevents heretics, lies, sexual abuse, order

[@ayubatanze2883]

An honest question, please: does the government enforce the law of no noise pollution to other areas of the society?

[@LandPropertyNG]

Your positivity is contagious! Thanks for spreading good vibes.

[@christopherudomboso]

I believe the Rwandan government is overdoing all these. In Italy where I live sometimes, you don't need a theological degree to be a pastor. Moreover, they park vehicles on the streets even more than some African countries. Only that your vehicle must not be an obstruction, otherwise you pay a fine.

[@user-wg1yu5jw3w]

BRAVO Mr. Kagame.

[@jerome6246]

I totally support the approach Rwanda is taking . Is it harsh , yes a little but , if you are doing the right thing then you shouldn’t complain , just fall in line and your church will operate . As a Ugandan and Christian, I have seen the rubbish institutions that crop up everyday in Uganda with money-seeking individuals who start with small groups of loyal minions and grow into massive money-making ‘churches’ (machines) , taking advantage of the innocent, desperate and gullible citizens especially the poor and those in delicate circumstances looking for salvation . There are streets in Kampala lined by churches , like the roads leading to or away from major referral hospitals for instance. Then the billboards by different ‘prophets’ announcing the next great crusade / worship harvest / healing . Each claiming to be the messenger of God himself and with a legion of followers who basically worship him and follow his every instruction- one prophet’s followers have gone as far as renaming themselves with his last name . Tell me it’s a thriving business without telling me it’s a thriving business. If I wasn’t so disgusted by it , I’d probably throw in some of my own money and see how much I make from it . Open your eyes people !!

[@emmanuelogazi3829]

Nigeria needs this same law, and it should also be applied to the Mosques and the traditional places of worship.

[@mwhy244]

I like it. Every organization should be accountable , and churches should be at the forefront of setting those standards

[@user-do4gr9bw7e]

Adeola, thanks for adequate information You're making a great impact

[@tawfiqjibril3665]

I'm Muslim ☪️ and I don't think a place of worship needs to shut down at all.

[@the_game7]

If we do this in Nigeria it'll just make the celebrity pastors more powerful because their churches can easily meet requirements, make we dey manage our thousands of mushrooms like that

[@a.n4988]

It’s not just that, Rwanda said don’t listen to the pastors who preach nonsense just for taking people money’s then you will have to pay taxes stuff like that

[@zabimam8974]

🎉 wow another angle to the argument

[@Ignatiusmoore]

give his guy Africa and I swear he will fix it in the next 30 years. we are so brain washed as a people.

[@Ya-Sawa]

I pray Nigeria will implement similar policies. This is a sign of development

[@py20]

I'm a Pastor and other than the theology degree requirement, I wholeheartedly support the Rwanda approach. There are too many quack churches and fake pastors doing all kinds of harm to people and communities around Africa and other nations need to follow Rwanda's example to bring sanity to the church.

[@veraaddoyobo8482]

Please bring this to Ghana Oooooh, bring it

[@Va-WaBwanaYesu]

Bravo!!👏🏾 My Rwanda is doing a great job!! God is a God of Order “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭14‬:‭33‬ ‭KJV‬‬ Order definitely needs to be brought back in the Church of Ch

[@oluteejay8896]

Imagine half of these are factories.... they wont be that poor. We need this in Nigeria fast. We have over 3million I'm sure

[@mohmenhassan7735]

A very welcoming idea by the Rwanda 🇷🇼 government. Nigeria 🇳🇬 government also needs to take this measures.

[@VANSLEEK1]

Uganda needs this too

[@paulotalu1320]

It's a good step in a right direction. I wish Nigeria can adopt this

[@baracklaw7129]

An academic degree pre pastoral is ok but mandatory degree in theology is definitely not right. Other pre requisites as stated by the Rwanda Govt I think are good to ensure order and sanity. So long as they are not intended to gag the Church. I think other countries and Nigeria in particular should take cue especially in the area of sanitation, safety and noise pollution by religious organisations.

[@chinneynz7861]

We need it very badly in Nigeria. These churches are destroying everything.

[@kaybeekaybee2874]

I concur. However, it should apply to all religions practiced in Rwanda. Especially, where people congregate

[@tayomarveldemarvelband6890]

Nigeria need this urgently more than Rwanda. right now

[@gibszololo3937]

This helps people not abuse religion 👏🏾 👍🏾

[@luckioodero]

This is Dr Luke from the USA l totally agree with the Government of Rwanda’s new regulations for the establishment and management of Churches and Mosques Let all African countries know this Thanks for sharing

[@julianaasare5888]

AMEN for that

[@olubunmiolumuyiwa1536]

Best decision ever!! Could Nigeria (religious) leaders do same? It would be a great step in the right direction.

[@melchizedekoumamakora6271]

This is great. I particularly like the documentation

[@pbk2239]

As Rwandan who is in Rwanda , the information you give is true . It's hard for some people, but at least all of us here agree it's needed. anywhere the majority of the chuches are still operating. we believe in years to come we will be proud of the outcome.

[@rexona1178]

A great and civilised culture that they are building.

[@ronaldkehinde252]

I support the government of Rwanda on this initiative. A similar action is needed in Nigeria like yesterday.

[@vincentewa72]

Yes! Especially in Nigeria.

[@jonahigbokwe394]

I think government should sit up first before demanding such from the religious bodies. As it is in the west. A chaotic government cannot demand perfection from anyone.

[@polycarpokwara1693]

This is the first thing. Government should show responsibility first before it can demand that from the citizens. Kegame can be trusted to benefit the church and the citizens. This cannot be said of the crooks that say they are leaders and politicians.

[@amagranma]

Love your hairstyle Adeola darling. Did you do the style using your Adovz products?😀

[@catherinetshwenyego8172]

Let God be the only Judge

[@lydiaairede5969]

The laws concerning infrastructure especially on fire escapes and fire fighting equipment are excellent. We need such in Nigeria not only for Churches but even halls in hotels and other places where people congregate. A law supervising the construction of buildings is also in order. The experience of collapsed building killing worshippers is real here. The soundproofing is also desirable, not only for Churches but also mosques.

[@uzoejekwumadu7731]

I stand with Rwanda on this

[@Alphateesounds]

The churches in Nigeria is getting out of hand

[@ehismike5673]

Without constant electricity companies and factories are impossible

[@jkay3262]

Good job Rwanda. No more God randomly calling people. Scammers!

[@elliotono2341]

If you don't have a degree in theology or have attended a theology school. How can you interpret what's in the bible or pastor anyone? To practice medicine, you have to go to a medical school and also do your residency and to practice law. You have to go to a law school and also pass the bar exam.

[@Crabtree1844]

Yes, some formal education is necessary. Philip accepts the eunuch’s invitation to climb up into the chariot and sit beside him for some Bible study. Did Philip have a degree in theology?

[@elliotono2341]

@Crabtree1844 Ignorance is cured, but stupidity is eternal and infinite - Albert Einstein. Sadly, you ain't made that connection yet. Numpty. Have you seen any known proof that followers of Jesus of that era were able to read or write? Maybe you should Google and research the origin of the bible, and while at it, find out who wrote the original bible. Unlike the trend in Nigeria, here in the U.S., things are based on scientific proof. Is "Critical Thinking " course offered in institutions in Nigeria? You probably need it.

[@christopherudomboso]

There are many theologically trained pastors and ministers who do not know God. This is spiritual and not flesh.

[@borisdelaine9797]

I am an American and I love it. I will not attend a church without and educated pastor nor a megachurch. There are too many people going into religion for financial purposes only. Great work Rwanda.

[@MarcelOgemdi-jd7zt]

I feel that the shut worship centres should be converted to factories in order to boost productivity of the economy... Similar situation happened years ago in Japan🇯🇵...

[@deoladoctor]

Unfortunately, in Nigeria, it is the factories that are closing down and churches taking over the sites then worshippers praying for industrialisation of the nation. What an irony

[@oyewole5530]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@aniefiokmbride6153]

Regulating the unhinged behavior of churches from it's inception, or its introduction to Japan is one of the "major" reason it is ranked amongst nations....take it or leave, the Christianity ideology is great, if one is a sincere practicing Christian, unfortunately like every other virtues, it suffers from bad religious practice, instead Churches have become roofed structures and haven for breeding and housing lazy christians, people with no sense of direction, expecting something from investing nothing with a fancy name called miracle or magic. Today a number of once upon a time industrial structures that employed people have been abandoned and converted to churches, for the unemployed to converge and be asking for miracles.... until we start incorporating logic into faith, then we may be able to answer why we are the most religious nation with a high crime rate...abi no be us wey dey go dis churches they commit these crimes. The gullible members don't help matters, Rwanda president maybe using all these premises as an excuse to execute his plans, but the core reason is trying to avoid a nation of lazy christians.

[@olusojirotimi9261]

@@deoladoctormmmm this makes sense

[@christopherudomboso]

Sometimes I wonder our reasonings. Is it the church that is holding the government from doing what they should do? How can a government who doesn't know what to do convert a church auditorium to a factory? If the government had at anytime taken steps to build factories, then I'll say your submission could work. As far as I know, it cannot. Is the church the reason governments fail to develop their countries?

[@dookoonu2741]

This is indeed persecution in the last days!. Churches usually start from humble beginnings and grow to different proportions. Under these requirements, this is impossible. They are indeed shutting down the churches and making it difficult for Christianity to survive. What does formal education have to do with worship and spirituality? I don't hear of them shutting down the nightclubs etc. They are definitely targeting Christianity!

[@iwas2951]

If you read anything about the genocide you will understand how irresponsible leaders in the church as well as politicians enabled the society to hurt itself. Therefore if they have truly learnt lessons as a society they must regulate who, how, where and what of matters religion.

[@clarak.mallah4137]

I like the aspect of the source of income!! Great!

[@kofirey6752]

RWANDA HAS OVER 16,000 CHURCHES TO BEGIN WITH⁉️ NOT WHAT IT APPEARS ⁉️ OVERDUE

[@julietosunde3306]

I wish they can do same in Nigeria.

[@DiaryOfProphecies-ff3sy]

I wish the government has more important priorities to focus on in order to change the lives of the people.

[@aldw-rn6qy]

Thank you Lord Jesus for the gift of life and blessings to me and my family $18,500 weekly profit Our lord Jesus have lifted up my Life!!!🙏❤️❤️

[@AuroraLuna-hq4bh]

I believe when God blessess it exceeds beyond my expectation. I know my Father in heaven is a generous father who provides the needs of his children🥰

[@PenelopeMia]

I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@aldw-rn6qy]

I just want to use this opportunity to say a very big thank's to Kiana Danial and her Strategy, she changed my life.

[@aldw-rn6qy]

After enduring many struggles, I am now filled with gratitude for owning a new home. My family is happy, and everything is finally falling into place.

[@Helen-yj3oz]

Every one of my prayer requests is about to manifest in the Name of Jesus I receive and connect with this message in Jesus' mighty Name Amen🔥🙏

[@IjeomaANwafor]

This is what we need in Nigeria. It will make a whole lot of difference.

[@TheAdeJohn]

This is the right step in the right direction. I want to add to the policies in Rwanda 1. individuals cannot open a church-nobody can own a church, which will prevent gazillion of churches being opened on a daily basis; 2. you must attend a 4-year Bible college before you can become a pastor - just as stated in the policy; 3. an investigative body should be established to investigate allegations against pastors/prophets, similar to how it is done for other professionals like doctors, lawyers, psychologists, etc.; 4. if pastors/prophets are found guilty of malpractice, they should be punished, including jail time; 5. pastors/prophets should be put on a salary like every other profession-they should not live glamorous lives on tithes and offerings; and 6. prophecies should be handed over to the appropriate church authority for vetting before being shared with people, which will help prevent the manipulation and control of people through prophecy. Any failed prophecy will attract banning, imprisonment, or death. These are the real policies and laws needed to protect the people.

[@adetunjiadesola8166]

You number 6 na😢

[@tyfredteh7536]

All your recommendations except #6 are already implemented. I have been living in Rwanda for almost 2yrs now and I must say these policies work wonderfully. The noise pollution, safety and hygiene, parking spaces and all that also applies to entertainment centers also. Infact in Kigali, Entertainment Centers must close at 1am on weekdays and 2am on weekends, to avoid noise pollution 😅😅

[@christopherudomboso]

There are a lot of flaws in your submissions. While I agree to sanity in the church, it is not the place of unbelievers to put the church in check. Flesh and blood cannot do only what the Holy Spirit can do. While I believe everyone called of God should be trained in a Bible College, it is not a must criterion. It's wrong to appoint pastors on the basis of human approvals. There are many pastors behind the pulpit who has no business there because they were never called. But they found themselves appointed because they went to some seminary or theological college. The Bible teaches the 5-fold ministry - apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher. Some persons are occupying offices they were not called into if at all they were called, hence they become misfits. Things of the spirit cannot be understood by the flesh. 7:33 7:33 7:33 Pardon my responses.

[@TheAdeJohn]

​@@tyfredteh7536That's excellent. These measures should be applied in other African countries as well. The use of churches to exploit people is out of control. The majority of pastors and prophets in Africa cannot pass background checks. The church and the role of a pastor/prophet have become a default profession for people who cannot succeed in secular jobs and who cannot pass criminal background checks for responsible positions. Once financial exploitation associated with church operations is blocked, many people of questionable character will not be lured into becoming pastors/prophets. The number of churches established will also reduce. There will be sanity in the society.

[@christopherudomboso]

Please who are the church authorities that will vet the prophecies? There are many Elis in the church today. I've stopped listening or reading prophecies very long time now. I know there are charlatans today. But that doesn't mean that there are no true prophets and prophecies. By God's grace when I see or hear one, I know.

[@eunicerogers618]

You speak so well and you hit the nail on the head period!!! Short and interesting ❤

[@emekauba8572]

Rwandan government can not close Churches. The president can only close an offending Church. So always give us good news.

[@unfilteredvibes]

They have already close them

[@SarisLtd]

This is excellent! I think Nigeria should adopt these criteria for all religious institutions! Change of national anthem was easy, I hope this should be easy for us too 🙏🏽

[@ubongwilliam7944]

One thing people should know, Nigerian churches can meet this conditions in one day.

[@ademolaabolaji9130]

How? My Former Rccg Parish In Lagos Was Inside A Shop With A Congregation Of 40 Adults And Over 25 Children With A Single Toilet Facility?

[@cypress2212]

We need this in Jamaica.