Nigerian comedian Stanley Chibunna, popularly known as Funnybone, has called on the Church to pay more attention to mental health and encourage people to seek therapy when necessary.
The comedian stressed that spiritual transformation alone does not automatically remove the effects of painful childhood experiences or unhealthy behavioural patterns developed over time.
Funnybone, in his message, stated that “being born again doesn’t erase childhood trauma or behavioural dysfunction,” adding that people can still need professional help to deal with emotional wounds even after becoming Christians.
According to him, accepting faith and working on one’s mental and emotional well-being should go hand in hand. He noted that many individuals carry unresolved issues from their upbringing, which can continue to affect their relationships, decisions, and behaviour if left unaddressed.
The comedian encouraged religious leaders and members of the Church to see therapy as a helpful tool rather than something that contradicts faith.
He emphasized that seeking help from mental health professionals does not mean a person lacks belief in God, but rather shows a willingness to heal and grow.
Funnybone’s statement has generated conversations online, with many Nigerians supporting his call for a balance between spiritual development and emotional healing.
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Read some comments below:
@LucLaus:”if you wan solve Naija problems Make dem first ban churchesna there the problem start”
@Mazi Chijioke:”There is nothing like born again, they are hypocrites, pretenders, forming to know God but very wicked souls. If we are doing something you make mistake of saying you are a pastor or born again I will distant myself from you. Ya diba”
@Ayodeji Kayode:”There is nothing wrong in seeking as much help as possible. Yes there is so much grace made available in God”
@son of big wiz 🌱:”Advice done too full this land of the living”
@Sarah:”Being born again changes your heart, but healing emotional wounds can still take time
