The practice was first introduced in the church on the last day of 2010 and caused uproar among people who characterized it as offensive in relation to the religion.At that time the church explained that the move was made to control the crowd and discourage those coming for service only once a year preventing “real worshippers” from occupying seats.
The explanation did not actually console the congregation. After the information about the N1,000 fee transpired last week, it was counted that with a sitting capacity of about 20,000 seats, Christ Embassy might have made at least N20 million only from selling the passes.People complain that there is more emphasis on money than on spiritual issues in Christ Embassy.Social media exploded with outraged comments.
Facebook user Femi Olulowo said:“Gate fee collection appears good for crowd control in a theatre or secular concert, but not sound enough in the house of God where Christ the head of the church bids everyone to come, even when they only respond once in a year.
One Onyeka Daisy Okochi commenting on the church decision referred to Bible saying that according to the Testament salvation is free.“Did God come down through him (the pastor) that day? I have watched the man preach severally and I don’t know the magic in his sermon and anointing that keeps making people fall for his tricks.
What is your opinion December 31st gate fee . Right or wrong?
