"Abuse Thrives In Churches Because People Fear Men" - Lara George Discloses

 

Lara George, US-based Nigerian gospel recording artiste and songwriter has revealed that If truly one is a Christian, one would not be a bully, one would love one’s neighbor and treat everyone fairly, irrespective or race, tribe or gender but rather, people are more concerned with keeping the flow of money coming into the church, so they cannot speak the truth to those in authority.

In an interview with Sunday Scoop, she also opened up that abuse thrives in churches because people don’t really care about what God thinks of them, care more about what people think of them.

"The issue with religion in Africa is with our theology. There is a cultural skew to it that makes it a brand that is not particularly palatable to me. Many people wrap cultural beliefs together with superstition, then cover it up with God’s name and say they are practicing Christianity. If one is truly a Christian, one would not be a bully. One would love one’s neighbor and treat everyone fairly, irrespective or race, tribe or gender.

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Abuse thrives in churches because people don’t really care about what God thinks of them. They actually seem to care more about what human beings think. People are more concerned with keeping the flow of money coming into the church, so they cannot speak truth to power.”

“I relocated to the United States of America as a permanent resident under the ‘Person of Extraordinary Ability’ programme (also known as the Einstein visa) a few years ago. Between the time of my relocation and now, I have released two albums—Daddy’s Girl and A Slice of Heaven. In that time, I have also held a major solo concert in the US. I have continued to tour and perform in several locations including Canada and the United Kingdom. I have also been back to Nigeria several times for performances.”

The "Ijoba Orun" crooner has also disclosed that she's done with religion, but she will still believe in God as she says no to abuse.

"The letter kills. The Spirit gives life. No more mindless religion for me. Don’t get me wrong. I still believe in God. I just don’t do religion anymore."

"This is one of the reasons why. Abuse does not only happen sometimes in marriages.

"It could also happen at work, in church or in any setting really. I will say it again…It happens in church too.

"When you smell abuse err on the side of caution and walk away!"