A Nigerian lady has stirred mixed reactions online after voicing her opinion about how tithes and offerings are collected during the ongoing Hallelujah Challenge, a well-known online praise and worship session organized by popular gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey.
The lady, who was identified as @blazefood7 on TikTok, shared a detailed video where she expressed her frustration over the new payment system adopted for offerings and tithes during the event. According to her, participants who wish to give must now do so through an official website displayed on the screen during the live broadcast.
She lamented that this digital process has discouraged many Nigerians, including herself, from giving, saying that the website system is too complicated for some people to follow while participating in the worship session.
Her Words on the Difficulty of Offering and Tithe Payment
While expressing her opinion in the viral TikTok video, she said:
“You see that website they used to project after the Hallelujah Challenge for partnership. Nigerians are very lazy, including myself. Pastor Nathaniel does not want us to pay tithe. He doesn’t want us to pay offering. Why will he put it as website?”
The lady’s comments reflected the challenges some people face when trying to make payments through online portals, especially during live worship sessions where the spiritual atmosphere might be disrupted by technical steps.
Viewers React to Her Statement
The video quickly went viral across social media platforms, especially TikTok, where thousands of viewers joined the conversation.
Some users agreed with her, saying that they also found it stressful and discouraging to navigate through a website to make offerings or pay tithes. They noted that having to leave the live praise session to complete payment often causes them to lose interest or simply abandon the idea altogether.
On the other hand, others defended Nathaniel Bassey’s decision to use a website for payments, explaining that it helps ensure better transparency, proper record-keeping, and accountability. They argued that with the global audience that the Hallelujah Challenge attracts, using a digital system is the most effective and secure method for handling financial contributions.
Some even pointed out that the website-based system helps prevent fraud and ensures that all donations go directly to the intended ministry account without any intermediaries.
Despite the mixed opinions, the discussion highlighted the growing tension between convenience and digitalization in modern-day religious practices, especially as churches and ministries increasingly adopt technology for global outreach.
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