Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, Most Reverend Geoffrey Onah, has urged couples to refrain from using social media to settle marital issues.
Mr Onah gave the admonition in a homily he delivered on Tuesday at the 80th Birthday Thanksgiving Mass of Igwe Lawrence Agubuzu, Chairman of Enugu State Traditional Rulers’ Council and his 50th Wedding Anniversary with Queen Patricia.
The mass was held at Onuigba Palace in Ezema Olo ancient Kingdom within Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The bishop, who themed his homily as “Link between Wisdom, Faith, Gratitude and Salvation”, said it is wrong that the showbiz industry is teaching young people that parting ways and divorce remain things acceptable in society.
According to him, it is negative and unacceptable that the showbiz industry is portraying “divorce” and answering “ex” as something good and cherished in the society.
“Most recent couples are quick to use social media, especially Facebook and WhatsApp, to easily share their challenges in their marital homes and families, which is wrong.
“Two people living together at times have issues and it is better solved by the two people involved in terms of marriage – husband and wife – and not involving multiple third parties via the social media space.
“I charge older couples to direct young couples aright and see that they tolerate and persevere in their marriages to preserve the marriage institution as instituted by the Lord Almighty,” he said.
Diocese of Enugu, who was represented by Most Rev. Ernest Obodo as well as many catholic priests within Enugu State.
Among those that attended the thanksgiving mass were Senator Collins Ndu; Prof. Chinedu Nebo, the former Minister of Power, and Prof. Aloysius Okolie, the Vice Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
Others are Igwe Joel Egwuonwu, Traditional Ruler of Umuawulu community, and other traditional rulers within Enugu State and the South-East.
(NAN)
