A wave of mixed reactions has been unleashed following a church’s decision to send a letter of reprimand to a man, cautioning him about his dreadlocks and warning that he must either cut it or cease attending worship services.
The individual, identified as @zaza_of_lagos on TikTok, shared a brief video showcasing his brown-dyed dreadlocks along with the letter from the church. According to the contents of the letter, the church claims to have cautioned him multiple times about his physical appearance, and since he has not complied with their previous warnings, they have now directed him to either trim his hair or refrain from worshiping with them.
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This incident has sparked a debate online, with individuals expressing diverse opinions on the church’s stance regarding personal appearance and its potential impact on religious inclusivity.
See some reactions below on the letter from the church to the man concerning his dreadlocks.
@Tundeadekunleashi said: ‘good church,thsts a real church”
@Omotoyosinana13 wrote: “@Zaza Abeg if you have your offering and thite booklet and records.. Write them a letter requesting them back,then you’ll leave the church,until then”
@AKUNNEYA👑 shared: “My former church 😹..my dad may be part of the people who wrote it😹”
@Vhyne wrote: “E no dey hard church of Christ oo😂😂”
@Sommie🦋 penned: “If na me I go write back tell them saying I will not cut it and I will continue coming😏”
@Jessica_Amoatey reacted: “Four signatures, this matter is serious 😂😂😂”
@Cheederah💕 said: “You knw different churches has different laws,and they would want you to obey it…
no one has the right to condemn you,or ask you to stop coming to”