Pastor David Ibiyeomie’s statement urging members not to worship online without giving an offering sparked widespread debate. Amid the reactions, one comment stood out: “He’s very right. Y’all deserve to get scammed.” This response is deeply insensitive and harmful. It mocks church members and suggests that innocent people deserve financial exploitation for their faith. Regardless of one’s views on religion or church practices, no group deserves to be scammed. Such comments normalize fraud, dismiss personal beliefs, and replace constructive criticism with cruelty. Legitimate concerns about religious leadership and accountability should focus on transparency and ethics—not celebrating the exploitation of followers. Ridiculing victims only strengthens the culture of abuse and silences meaningful dialogue.
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