Lead pastor of Celebration Church International, Pastor Emmanuel Iren, has addressed sexual assault allegations within his ministry, warning about the damaging impact of false accusations and the critical importance of understanding consent.
Speaking candidly during a recent sermon, Pastor Iren revealed that upon thorough internal investigations, the majority of the allegations lacked credibility.
“In this ministry, 9 out of 10 cases ended up false,” he said. “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 raised concerns about how relationship breakups sometimes lead to false accusations, stating,
“Ending a relationship should not be a ground for sexual assault allegations.”
While condemning all forms of sexual misconduct, Pastor Iren also advised young men to embrace chastity and avoid compromising situations. He emphasized that consent must be ongoing and can be withdrawn at any time.
“Initial consent isn’t total consent,” he warned. “Run for your life if consent is withdrawn 10 seconds after granting it. I don’t know who raised some men!”
The sermon has sparked both support and criticism online, with some praising his boldness in addressing such a sensitive issue, while others urge more careful handling of such topics to avoid discouraging real victims from speaking out.
His message underscores the delicate balance between protecting individuals from false accusations and creating a safe space for genuine victims to be heard and supported.
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