Different reactions have trailed a video that was shared online, capturing the moment a man was forcefully baptized.
The clip, which was posted on TikTok by a lady who claimed the man was her uncle shows him being baptized against his will by members of a church.
The man, who appeared reluctant, was seen being held by several individuals while the clergyman scooped water from the river and poured it on him.
While some viewers found the act hilarious, others raised concerns about consent and personal boundaries in religious practices.
At the time of this report, the identity of the man and the church involved remains unknown.
The video has sparked mixed reactions online, while some defended the act others criticized it as inappropriate and disrespectful.
Below are some of the comments;
“Please is this exorcism or baptism? This is so wrong”
“Never seen someone get whipped with baptism holy water”
“What church is this? I know someone who needs this type of baptism”
“What could he have possibly done to deserve such a violent baptism?”
“You don’t force baptism, you’ve to be willing to go. This is not how baptism works”,
“Don’t these people understand the significance of baptism? People baptize as a sign of obedience to God, you can’t force someone they have to do it out of their own will”
Watch the video below,
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