A banner displayed at the entrance of the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos State has generated varied reactions on social media.
The banner, which went viral on Wednesday, bore the inscription: “Jesus Christ is not God. He is a Prophet and Messenger of God!”
The message has sparked a wave of reactions, with many criticising it as blasphemous.
Some social media users have voiced their concerns, arguing that the banner’s message is offensive and disrespectful.
On the other hand, a few individuals defended the inscription, stating that similar views have been affirmed by pastors in the past.
Nigerian actress Wumi Tuase also expressed her discomfort with the banner, sharing her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter): “I don’t like to get into religious conversations but I found it very weird that Lekki
Central Mosque has this in front of their gate.”
A tweep @Dannymasterp wrote, “Jesus is not God of course the evidence is very clear, Is just that the church specialises in celebrating his personality more than his teachings, They call him God because he does miracles without knowing that was a way of making people believe he was sent by God.”
@shinoremy wrote, “The issue with the banner isn’t whether it is true or not. However, it is aimed at countering a religious doctrine, and coming from a religion like Islam could possibly incite religious conflicts. We need to do better as a people and just respect ourselves.”
An influencer @GuyMr0 said, “That’s the hard truth. Jesus Christ is not God. He’s a Messenger of God. If Jesus Christ is God, then who was God before Jesus Christ was born?”
@Haceboiy wrote, “So what bad about that? or is Jesus God? NO” so the mosque was very right as to remind the novice who know not about the scriptures but following pastors teachings & churches doctrine to realise their senses that Jesus is a son of man who came from Jerusalem in the Middle East.”
@Mrmara0110 noted, “My question is… What’s the reason behind them mounting the banner with such write-up.. What’s their reason for putting that banner?”
