Ghanaian Pastor Warns Church Members Against Marrying Outside His Church: "Big Mistake"

Ghanaian Pastor Warns Church Members Against Marrying Outside His Church: "Big Mistake"

  • A video of a Ghanaian pastor cautioning members of his church against marrying outside his church has surfaced on social media
  • In the video, he sternly warned the members against such a move, claiming that it is likely to compromise their faith
  • Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions, as some disagreed with his assertion while others agreed with him
  • In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian counsellor shared his views on the matter

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A Ghanaian preacher has sternly warned members of his church against marrying individuals who are not members of his church.

In a video, Pastor Andrews Ewoo of the Seventh-day Adventist Church justified his comment by claiming that such a move would likely compromise his church's beliefs and doctrine.

Ghanaian Pastor, Church, Marriage, SDA Church, Pastor Andrews Ewoo
Ghanaian pastor cautions members against marrying outside his church. Image source: Andrews L Ewoo
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The issue of interfaith or interdenominational marriages is a sensitive topic in many religious communities.

While some view such unions as an opportunity for mutual understanding and growth, others see them as potential sources of conflict and compromise in deeply held beliefs.

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During a recent sermon, pastor Andrews Ewoo emphasised the importance of marrying within the church community, arguing that such unions would foster stronger spiritual bonds and ensure a more aligned religious upbringing for future children.

He further pointed out that there were plenty of good men and women within the church community from whom his members could consider if they were looking to get married.

Watch the video below:

Ghanaian Counsellor kicks against pastor's claim

Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian counsellor and pastor, Eric Okai, disagreed with the preacher's comment.

"There is nothing wrong with marrying a lady or guy from a different church. It's a normal practice," he said.

Netizens fume over Pastor's comment

Netizens who saw the pastor's video expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some supported his claim, others disagreed with it. Some netizens also criticised him, accusing him of dividing Christians.

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@Mr_Gidiglo wrote:

"Hmmmmmmmmm."

@Tsooobi_ wrote:

"It’s like Pentecost, their teachings tell them not to marry any other church denomination, also an akan lady can’t marry any other tribe guy unless its the same tribe."

@ST_Fedelis wrote:

"Men demma menopause no what be ein name?"

@HymnsPaul wrote:

"This is another side of religion that really gets me angry. Didn’t humans realize they were humans before the introduction of religion? A belief by a certain group should be accepted by another before marriage? Slavery never ends indeed!"

@evils_only wrote:

"Hmmmmm Religion is gradually Ghanaian negativity eiiii."

@IBMADRIDISTA wrote:

"Religion has really brought division among us."

@iAmNnamdiKanu20 wrote:

"That’s all that religion does actually: it DIVIDES."

@iamkinzyoffici1 wrote:

"Religion is the common enemy."

@kwesi_martins wrote:

"Kristo som,Ay3 ns3m piii."

@eboquansah_ wrote:

"I figa AB crenstil."

@kwesi_boujee wrote:

"Them no dey here."

@seth_anadjoe wrote:

"This one dz3ee."

Pastor says one can have multiple partners

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In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that Alpha Hour convenor Pastor Elvis Agyemang stated that people can have multiple partners as long as there is no sexual activity involved.

In a video, he emphasised that dating several people helps one find a compatible person before choosing a partner. He also said cheating only became an issue when unnecessary privileges were brought into relationships.

Netizens who saw the post expressed mixed reactions in the comments section, as some agreed with his assertions while others disagreed.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh