The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described the title of the movie A Very Soiled Christmas, produced by Nollywood actress Ini Edo, as offensive and disrespectful to the Christian religion.

In a assertion issued on Wednesday and signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN mentioned the title trivialises the spiritual significance of Christmas, a sacred season that commemorates the starting up of Jesus Christ and embodies values of purity, peace, address and redemption.

In line with the Association, linking Christmas with the phrase “soiled” undermines the sanctity of the season and reduces a solemn spiritual observance to what it described as a vulgar and sensational expression that offends the sensibilities of hundreds and hundreds of Christians.

“Christmas is a sacred season that marks the starting up of Jesus Christ and represents purity, peace, address and redemption. Associating this form of holy occasion with the phrase ‘soiled’ diminishes its spiritual which come and disrespects deeply held Christian values,” Archbishop Okoh mentioned.

Previous the spiritual issues, CAN questioned the regulatory job that allowed the movie’s title to be authorized for public exhibition, specifically staunch thru the Christmas length. The Association known as on the Nationwide Movie and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) to present how the title handed thru legitimate scrutiny.

CAN furthermore told Nollywood reliable bodies, including the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), and other trade stakeholders to rob a extra stuffed with life role in guaranteeing that spiritual symbols, issues and sacred seasons are handled with sensitivity and appreciate in inventive works.

Whereas asserting its appreciate for inventive freedom and inventive expression, CAN pressured that such freedom need to be exercised responsibly in a multi-spiritual society indulge in Nigeria, warning that dispute material perceived as disrespectful to religion traditions would possibly deepen divisions and erode mutual appreciate.

The Christian physique known as on the producers and promoters of the movie to re-evaluate the title and discipline a public apology. It specifically told Ini Edo to address the troubles raised by the Christian neighborhood and conceal sensitivity to spiritual values.

CAN extra cautioned that, at a time when the country is grappling with staunch and social challenges, actions that trivialise sacred values likelihood worsening societal tensions.

Despite its stable criticism, the Association mentioned it remains dedicated to soundless engagement and constructive dialogue, adding that this can continue to be in contact out at any time when the distinction of the Christian religion is undermined within the general public situation.

As of press time, Ini Edo and the movie’s promoters had no longer issued an legitimate response to CAN’s assertion.