By; AMOS TAUNA, Kaduna
Women under the group, “Dignity of Women Commission, St. John’s Parish, Kaduna organized a talk show on the theme, “The effects of secularisation on the dignity of women” to observe International Women’s Day (IWD).
The programme was well attended with women forming the larger number of those in attendance, while Mr. Emmanuel Ogbaki served as the guest speaker.
According to him, he sees secularisation as standard of man which is not in accordance with the Holy scripture that man uses to govern the universe in relation with a woman.
He explained that a woman was fashioned by the Almighty God himself, stressing that a woman has a purpose and must be respected in all spheres of life.
He lamented that because of secularisation, woman dignity is being tarnished and man has continually abused the dignity of a woman.
Mr Ogbaki explained that as a result of secularisation, women are being abused through domestic violence that is, beating, raping, physical and psychological abuse that are meted on them.
The speaker observed that secularisation has led to many problems in marriages such as lesbianism and gay, among other forms of abominable acts in the society.
As a result of secularisation, he explained, women are challenging certain things they are going through in order to enjoy their freedom as human beings just like their male counterparts.
He however, stated that God created man and woman equally but gave each one position and responsibilities of what to do while on earth.
The guest speaker lamented that women suffer even in the church, pointing out that a lot of things are happening in the church, which women are at the receiving end.
“The only way to solve the problem of secularisation in the world is through love” he said, explaining that God is love and man should love for there to be peace in the society.
“Love should be shown at home and church to end secularisation in the world,” he submitted.
