A young Nigerian woman shared her frustrating experience at church, which led her to quit attending services. In a TikTok video, @deborahsjourney explained how an usher’s thoughtless comment about her weight triggered her decision.
The lady recounted how the head usher welcomed her to church by saying, “You have added weight.” She expressed her annoyance, stating that she had previously stopped attending church due to constant comments about her weight.
“I just want to serve God in peace and forget that I am on a weight-loss journey,” she said.
The video sparked conversations on social media about body-shaming and the importance of creating a welcoming environment in religious spaces.
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Some users reacted with empathy, while others suggested that the comment, although insensitive, should not be a reason to quit church.
favours Reality TV reacted, “I understand that it’s not polite to say that but that shouldn’t stop u going to church, if na work you go quite.”
Another user @FAY added, “My dear u will warn whoever 🥲my uncle commented on my weight my dad to old him his twice my size 😂😂😂😂.”