Mixed reactions have trailed the video of a bride cleaning off her makeup and taking off her jewelry after the pastor disapproves the use of cosmetics and accessories.
The video circulating online showcases the young bride glammed up with makeup and jewelry; radiating her beauty before cleaning it off, moments before her wedding.
With respect to the doctrine of the popular Nigerian church, the bride was left with no other choice than to clean the entire makeup in order to proceed with her church wedding. The church's guidelines required her to remove all makeup and jewelry before entering the altar for the ceremony, reflecting their strict adherence to modesty as prescribed by their religious beliefs.
Apparently, the bride had done the makeup for her photo session before cleaning it off ahead of her wedding at the church’s altar. She had prepared a glamorous look for the photographs, but had to revert to her natural appearance as per the church’s requirements. This transition from a polished appearance to a natural one was captured and shared widely on social media.
“POV: Pastor said no makeup and jewelry We had to clean the entire makeup after her photo session”
The background voice in the video expressed dissatisfaction over the church doctrine, seeing as the bride had to transform from a glam look to her natural face, altering her physical appearance because of the pastor’s disapproval. This dissatisfaction reflects broader debates about religious practices and personal choice, highlighting the tension between individual expression and institutional expectations.
The video has triggered outrage from some netizens, who pledged to find another alternative instead of cleaning their glam look because of a pastor’s order. Many argue that the church must have presented their doctrines to the couple ahead of the wedding to avoid such last-minute surprises. Others wonder whether the bride wasn’t aware of her church doctrine before social media awareness, questioning the clarity and communication of church rules to its members.
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