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YOUTUBE WALKS DANGEROUS LINE BETWEEN TOLERANCE AND CENSORSHIP IN ITS DECISION TO TERMINATE CHANNEL OF FAMED NIGERIAN PASTOR T.B. JOSHUA

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YOUTUBE WALKS DANGEROUS LINE BETWEEN TOLERANCE AND CENSORSHIP IN ITS DECISION TO TERMINATE CHANNEL OF FAMED NIGERIAN PASTOR T.B. JOSHUA
YOUTUBE WALKS DANGEROUS LINE BETWEEN TOLERANCE AND CENSORSHIP IN ITS DECISION TO TERMINATE CHANNEL OF FAMED NIGERIAN PASTOR T.B. JOSHUA
YouTube recently made the decision to terminate the channel of prominent Nigerian pastor and televangelist TB Joshua, claiming that his content repeatedly violated the company’s hate speech policy pertaining to discrimination based on sexual orientation.
In a statement made Wednesday to Today News Africa, a YouTube spokesperson Ivy Choi said TB Joshua’s channel, which had amassed over 1.8 million subscribers and 600 million views, repeatedly violated community guidelines pertaining to hate speech. In particular, she was referring to videos in which the prominent pastor claimed to cure congregants of their homosexuality.
“In accordance with our long standing three strikes system, we terminated the channel The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) for repeatedly violating our hate speech policy. Our Community Guidelines clearly prohibit content promoting violence or hatred against protected groups based on attributes such as sexual orientation,” the statement said.
Joshua responded to the labelling of his content as hate speech, stating, “Our mission is to share the love of God with everyone – irrespective of race or religion – and we strongly oppose all forms of hate speech! We have had a long and fruitful relationship with YouTube and believe this decision was made in haste.”
Many feel that it is a slippery slope to begin policing people’s actions or beliefs under the ambiguously defined label of “hate speech.” At what point does rhetoric become hate speech and stop being protected under the umbrella of religious freedom?
In the video that is most responsible for triggering the closure of Joshua’s channel, he “casts out the demon of homosexuality” from congregants.
The video’s description read, “God hates sin, not sinners. When the Bible says, ‘Do not judge so that you will not be judged’, it means we should hate sin, not the sinner because sinners can change… We should hate the act, not the people because our battle is not against flesh and blood but against the spirit beings that cause all these acts.”
While YouTube is meant to be a platform where creators can openly share ideas and express themselves, many have taken TB Joshua’s ban as an affront to the teachings of Christianity and an infringement on free expression.
Community guidelines are an important aspect of any social media platform such as YouTube, and representatives of the company have repeatedly asserted that hate is not welcome on the popular video platform.
Clearly, heinous offenses such as the incitation of violence or the promotion of child trafficking should have no place on YouTube. Yet, the label of hate speech can feel loosely defined, all-encompassing, and open to subjective interpretation. There is much disagreement about the extent to which offensive content should be tolerated and at what point free speech turns into hate speech.
Should a preacher be banned for openly practicing his religious beliefs just because they are offensive or controversial? What is the line that preachers cannot cross without their rhetoric being labeled hateful and impermissible? This raises many concerns amongst religious communities about whether pastors can be punished for merely reading the teachings of Scripture.
It can be difficult to achieve the right balance between appropriately monitoring hate speech and simultaneously promoting the free expression of religious beliefs. For instance, how can YouTube best administer its community guidelines to make sure that conservative Christians and members of the LGBT community both feel welcome and respected on the platform?
A platform with 2.3 billion users around the globe, YouTube is a subsidiary of Google and holds immense power and influence all over the world. The decision of what type of content should be allowed or banned from being posted on the platform is incredibly significant and impactful worldwide.
If YouTube were to disproportionately police conservative content, it would be accused of imposing the company’s ideological perspective on its users. Therefore, conservative Christians ought to be entitled to the same freedom of expression as more liberal content creators regardless of whether or not YouTube agrees with their perspectives.
YouTube spokesperson Ivy Choi asserted that all content creators are held to the same standard, saying of the decision to terminate TB Joshua’s channel for hate speech, “We enforce this policy consistently, regardless of speaker, nationality or religious affiliation.”
There is much controversy and disagreement surrounding the policies by which YouTube monitors content. If the organization wants to promote tolerance, it can be difficult to strike the right balance between respecting religious freedom and simultaneously protecting the interests of people groups.
While making sure that all users feel welcome on YouTube regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation is one of the company’s top concerns, it is no easy feat to pull off. Protecting the interests of one group sometimes means taking protections away from another group, leaving YouTube performing a never-ending balancing act.
There are many practical challenges for a company like YouTube, which is headquartered in California, United States but has grown to immense popularity worldwide. This provides for additional difficulties in monitoring global content, given the religious and cultural differences between different parts of the world. Throughout Nigeria and much of Africa, homosexuality is currently punishable by law.
As the world reacts to the removal of TB Joshua’s channel and many disagree about whether or not it was justified, the pastor urged listeners Friday to “be strong” and said, “I got to know what happened to YouTube when I saw the viewers complaining… I want you to help me pray for YouTube… Don’t see them the other way around; see them as friends.”
Noah Pitcher is a U.S. and global politics writer at Today News Africa who specializes in covering the White House. A full-time undergraduate student at California Polytechnic State University of San Luis Obispo, Noah is studying Political Science with a concentration in global politics. Noah’s background and experience include working on congressional campaigns, with elected members of the American government, and as part of numerous research teams.

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The Limit Breaker conference Namibia: Miracles, Deliverance climax Day 1 of the Program ….

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The Limit Breaker conference Namibia: Miracles, Deliverance climax Day 1 of the Program ….

 

The most talk about in Town family Liberation Program, The Limit Breaker conference has begun in Namibia with diverse kinds of miracles, Deliverance and restoration of lost Glory just to mention but Few.

The good people of Namibia who have been expecting the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor in the Land said truly Elohim is using his Servant to set the captive free, a faithful who did not want her name to be mentioned said the deliverance she received at the conference, the first day will ever remain in her memory, why because God unravel the mystery behind the Problem she is facing, she also confirmed that immediately the man of God releases that words into her life, she felt strange torch and she knows that all her predicament is over..

Teaching on the Topic “Cancelling the Trans -generation and bloodline records, The Senior Pastor Grace Nation world-wide Dr Chris Okafor said No deliverance is Possible without the name of Jesus Christ and the Power of God.

The Global Prophet also remarked that you cannot seek for Deliverance without Jesus Christ because he is our Redeemer and Deliverance.

The Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor highlighted that to break out from the trans-generation and bloodline records, you must be a prayer warrior, as a good Christian the only weapon that destroys bloodline pattern is Prayer, when you pray you are presenting your case file to Elohim and he will definitely answer.

Also you must be a kingdom investor, when you partners with God, he partners with you too.

The Apostle of altars also highlighted that for you to be able to cancel transgenerational problems, you must be a soul Winner, when you win a soul for God, he sets you free from predicament and bloodlines problems.

Mind blowing miracles were recorded at the day 1 of the Limit Breaker conference in Namibia, the Mighty Hand of God was Evidential throughout the day, Elohim uses his servant even more than before at the conference as evil altars were set on fire, Glory of many people that attended the conference were restored, awaiting mothers carried there miracle babies.

The Limit Breaker conference Namibia continues on 30th October 2024 by 5pm at the same Venue.

According to the servant of God, if you are in Namibia and it environ, Don’t allow anything to stop you from attending day 2 of the conference, God is ready to open each and everyone’s case file and as you come your Life will never remain the same

 

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Popular Global Prophet Dr Chris Okafor Arrives Namibia for a 3- day Prophetic Conference The Limit Breaker

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Popular Global Prophet Dr Chris Okafor Arrives Namibia for a 3- day Prophetic Conference The Limit Breaker.

Famous Global Prophet better known as The Generational Prophet of God by faithful Dr Chris Okafor has landed in Namibia for a life changing Prophetic conference tagged the Limit Breakers.

He received a heroic welcome to Namibia by his Sons and daughter in the Country, Cultural display met Prophetic invasion as he was welcome ..

In his Goodwill messages and Greetings from the Entire Grace Nation Family in Nigeria to Namibia People, The Man of God Expresses Loves from the entire Grace Nation family saying the blessings we enjoy in Nigeria will always abide with all the good people of Namibia.

Meanwhile The convener of Chris Okafor World outreach Ministry (COWOM) and Senior Pastor Grace Nation world-wide Dr Chris Okafor declared that it is the turn of Namibia to recieves there blessing from God saying when God visit any country with a revival Like The Limit Breaker conference,any kind of Limits will be broken, it is the turn of Namibia to cross to the other side of Prosperity and Blessings.

I want to use this medium to invite all and Sundry in Namibia and environs to join me, Let us pray together to seek the face of God over the Land of Namibia because with such Prophetic encounter in the Land ,Namibia will never remain the same Dr Chris Okafor invites all.

The venue for the 3 days Prophetic conference tagged The Limit Breaker is Sam Nujoma Stadium, Katutura Windhoek, Namibia and the Time is 5pm Daily,

Date- Tuesday 29th- Thursday 31st October 2024.

 

Popular Global Prophet Dr Chris Okafor Arrives Namibia for a 3- day Prophetic Conference The Limit Breaker.

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The Power of Accepting Your Past – Prudent Ludidi

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The Power of Accepting Your Past – Prudent Ludidi

 

 

 

Today, I want to address something that holds many of us back: our struggle to accept our past. We’ve all found ourselves trapped in cycles of regret, shame, and guilt, replaying mistakes and wishing we could go back. But the reality is, we can’t change what’s already happened. The past, with all its challenges, is a part of us and has shaped who we are today. Refusing to accept it only leads us to reject parts of ourselves.

 

The Power of Accepting Your Past - Prudent Ludidi

 

 

Accepting our past doesn’t mean dwelling on it. It means acknowledging it, learning from it, and then moving forward with clarity and strength. When we do this, we free ourselves from shame and guilt, forgive both ourselves and others, gain closure, and open doors to peace and confidence.

 

 

However, without acceptance, we risk remaining stuck in a cycle of regret and anger, missing out on present moments, and continuing patterns of self-destructive behavior. We may even find ourselves struggling with anxiety and depression, weighed down by what we haven’t come to terms with.

 

 

How Do We Begin to Accept Our Past?

 

1. Practice Self-Compassion – Be kind to yourself, as you would with a friend.

 

2. Acknowledge Your Feelings – Allow yourself to feel. Don’t suppress or ignore.

 

3. Reframe Negative Experiences – See them as part of your growth, not just mistakes.

 

4. Focus on the Present – Let today be your priority, not yesterday.

 

5. Take Small Steps Toward Healing – Acceptance is a journey. Begin one step at a time.

 

 

Remember, your past is a chapter of your story, not the entire book. You are more than your mistakes and regrets. You are unique, talented, and worthy, capable of growth, learning, and change. Accepting your past takes courage, but it’s worth every effort.

 

 

When you recognize and honor your experiences, you open yourself up to healing and peace. You’ll start to see your past not as a burden, but as a foundation for a brighter future.

 

 

Embrace Your Story

 

 

Don’t shy away from your past. Confront it, allow yourself to feel, and learn. You are not alone in carrying scars from your past. Many of us do, but what truly matters is how we choose to live with them. We can let them hold us back, or we can use them as fuel for growth.

 

 

 

Choosing to accept your past makes the present more vibrant and meaningful, filling it with purpose and life. With acceptance, you’ll find a renewed sense of freedom and peace, empowering you to live fully in the present and look forward to the future.

 

 

 

You are strong, resilient, and capable of growth. Let’s commit today to accept our pasts, embrace our scars, and celebrate our imperfections. Let’s start living fully, with our eyes fixed on a brighter future.

 

 

Thank you.

 

 

As you read this, take a moment to reflect on your journey. What lessons have you learned from your past? Feel free to share your story and inspire others to embrace theirs. Together, we can move forward with strength and hope.

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