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IBOM AIR;Catholic priest sends powerful message to those who watched the Viral Video more than once.

IBOM AIR;Catholic priest sends powerful message to those who watched the Viral Video more than once.
Catholic Priest Reverend Father Emmanuel Ehioma has weighed in on the viral Ibom Air clip featuring Comfort Emmanson, where she was forcibly removed from a plane and her clothes were torn off, leaving her breasts exposed. Here are the key points from his statement ¹:
- *Initial Viewing Not a Sin*: Father Ehioma believes that accidentally seeing the clip isn't a sin because viewers didn't expect the indecent exposure.
- *Rewatching Considered a Sin*: However, he equates rewatching the video to watching adult content, suggesting the same motivations are involved.
- *Call to Confession*: Father Ehioma advises those who have watched the video multiple times to seek confession.

The priest's statement has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some agreeing and others disagreeing. Some notable comments include ¹:
- *Jude Sunday's Comment*: Jude Sunday joked that about 80% of Nigerians on Facebook would need to go for confession, including priests.
- *Anthony Tade's Comment*: Anthony Tade questioned whether confession is needed if someone watched the video to understand the news.
- *Naza Emmanuel's Comment*: Naza Emmanuel argued that accidentally seeing something and intentionally rewatching it aren’t morally identical.

The incident has also sparked discussions about responsible media consumption and empathy, with some criticizing Ibom Air's handling of the situation and others condemning Emmanson's behavior. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the treatment of Emmanson, describing it as "heavy-handed, unlawful, and a grave affront to human dignity".

Posted by Temidenike on 2025-08-16 06:39:31

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