Lady Pastor Counselor Charlotte Oduro has issued a firm caution to believers engaged in polygamous marriages, urging them not to propagate their views within Christian circles. She vehemently asserted that polygamy stands in direct contradiction to biblical teachings and should not find a place within the church.
“Polygamy is not from the Bible. He created male and female. If you want to marry two wives, it is your choice. Don’t bring God into it! Nobody should bring polygamy into the church. If you believe in your polygamy, let it stay there. It is not biblical!!” Lady Pastor Oduro strongly expressed during her appearance on UTV’s “United Showbiz” program on Saturday.
Counselor Charlotte Oduro made her position clear in response to a viral sermon delivered by Bishop Dag Heward Mills, the General Overseer of Lighthouse Chapel. In the sermon, Bishop Mills purportedly endorsed polygamy, citing the natural world as an example where polygamous relationships are observed among various species. He stated, “Nature even supports polygamy. There is no animal that has only one wife… Nobody knows when it became a sin.” These remarks were delivered during the “Give Thyself Wholly” Conference held by the Lighthouse Chapel.
However, Lady Pastor Oduro refuted this perspective and asserted that the teachings of polygamy were inconsistent with the core tenets of Christianity. She emphasized that polygamy’s absence from the biblical narrative, combined with the divine creation of male and female, underscores the incongruity of introducing such practices into the faith.
While acknowledging the personal choices individuals make regarding their marital arrangements, Lady Pastor Oduro remained unwavering in her stance that polygamy should not be endorsed or propagated within the church community. She contended that if individuals held beliefs in polygamy, they should keep those convictions separate from their Christian faith.
The dichotomy between the views of Lady Pastor Oduro and Bishop Dag Heward Mills has sparked discussions around the interpretation of biblical teachings and the integration of cultural practices within religious contexts. The debate highlights the ongoing tension between tradition, scriptural interpretation, and modern societal norms.
As these differing perspectives continue to reverberate, it is evident that the issue of polygamy within Christian circles will remain a topic of discussion among theologians, clergy, and believers. The contrast between those who view polygamy as a potential practice within the church and those who staunchly oppose it underscores the diverse and evolving nature of religious discourse in contemporary times.
