Lead pastor of Celebration Church International, Pastor Emmanuel Iren, has opened up about sexual assault allegations within his ministry, stressing the dangers of false accusations and the importance of fully understanding consent.
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Speaking during a recent sermon, Pastor Iren shared how he initially reacted with anger to reports of sexual assault involving members of his church. However, upon deeper investigation, he discovered that the majority of the cases lacked credibility.
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“In this ministry, 9 out of 10 cases ended up false. The first few cases, I was angry. I called the guy and swore I would jail him until he sent evidence. The girl who claimed she was assaulted said ‘It was a nice time’ in the chat,” he revealed.
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The pastor expressed concern over the misuse of such serious allegations, especially in the context of broken relationships. “Ending a relationship should not be a ground for sexual assault allegations,” he said.
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Pastor Iren also used the opportunity to counsel young men in the church, urging them to pursue chastity and stay clear of compromising situations.
On the topic of consent, he gave a pointed warning: “Initial consent isn’t total consent. Run for your life if consent is withdrawn 10 seconds after granting it. I don’t know who raised some men!”
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