- Bisola Badjo, a Nigerian pastor and founder of Celebration Church International, stressed the need for women to separate feminist ideology from marriage.
- She claimed that marriage should be based on biblical principles rather than contemporary social movements.
- The Bible clearly defines roles in marriage: wives must submit to their husbands, and husbands must love their wives unconditionally.
Nigerian pastor, author and founder of Celebration Church International, Bisola Badjo, advises women to separate feminist ideology from marriage, noting that marriage is guided by biblical principles rather than modern social movements.
According to her, the Bible outlines specific roles in marriage, with wives instructed to submit to their husbands, while husbands are required to love their wives wholeheartedly and unconditionally.
Badjo shared this sentiment in a recent interview, which has since gained attention on social media platforms. She is addressing questions about how women can reconcile their feminist beliefs with the Bible’s teaching on marital submission.
The pastor, author of “When God Meets Feminists,” explained her stance using Covenant University as an example. Covenant University is a Christian institution in Nigeria founded by Bishop David Oyedepo and known for its strict code of conduct.
She noted that students are not allowed to use cell phones or wear jeans on campus, but once off campus, there are no such restrictions. She said this highlights how different spaces operate under different rules.
Likewise, Badjo believes that marriage has its own spiritual framework, independent of the wider society to which feminist values may apply. She emphasized that while women should practice submissiveness within the family, they should also firmly assert their independence outside of marriage, especially when faced with inappropriate demands for submissiveness.
She further clarified that biblical submission does not equal oppression or loss of self, but is a conscious and respectful choice rooted in partnership.
Badjo addressed men, urging them to abandon cultural practices that promote imbalance, adding that Christ should be seen as the true head of the family.
She cited her own marriage as an example of her willingness to submit to her husband without feeling diminished, describing submission as an act based on faith, respect and mutual understanding, rather than control.
Her comments have since sparked widespread discussion online, sparking ongoing debate around faith, feminism and the dynamics of marriage.
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@DejiofAkurahq: “She is right but also wrong. A woman who cannot respect a man outside unless it is her husband will sooner or later be a ticking time bomb when the situation at home does not match her. Not only obedience and respect is required at home but others around you also need to demonstrate your God-like behavior. Thank you.”
@jonesclefX: “Feminism makes you see your husband as a competitor, and you will compete until you make a mistake that costs you your peace.”
@EyinadeHadedayo: “Feminism is not about disrespecting one’s spouse, but about standing up for one’s own dignity and autonomy, especially where there is abuse, oppression, or inequality. Carrying this flame to strangers or situations of injustice is powerful; in marriage, love, compromise, and mutual respect determine how this energy is expressed.”
@Ola_tiAbuja: “Most men go the authoritative route because their wives are exhibiting so-called feminist behavior so they try to subdue and suppress that behavior, even though it’s not exactly the right path, but that’s mostly a woman’s world.”
@d3mzee: “The fact that most female Christians now choose what they obey and don’t obey in the Bible is really concerning. You can’t practice toxic feminism/misogynism and claim to be a Christian.”
@ChinemeremUgo2: “She is 100% right, as a woman you should not entertain a man who is not your husband, you don’t owe him anything.”
