In a recent social media post, the Christian filmmaker asserted that certain pastors' wives are reportedly complicating their marriages by exploiting their husbands' spiritual commitments for manipulation.
Bamiloye suggested that some women in ministry believe their husbands, because of their religious obligations, are unable to resort to violence or divorce, thereby using this perception as a means of emotional "blackmail."
He further remarked that many pastors are merely enduring their marriages rather than truly enjoying them.
“Some women believe that a pastor cannot beat them like unbelievers or divorce them at will. They use the man’s calling/ministry to blackmail him. Several pastors aren’t enjoying their marriage but enduring it,” he wrote.
Bamiloye's remarks have sparked discussions across social media, prompting many to scrutinize his mention of domestic violence, while others called for prayer and faith.
Numerous users expressed their discontent regarding the implication of pastors physically abusing their spouses.
“Forget divorce. Why should husbands beat their wives? If you can’t deal, walk away,” one user, Kewelicious, commented.
Cza_dd added, “Beat them as how, sir? Is a woman meant to be beaten?”
Some people encouraged pastors to seek prayer and divine help to fix marriage problems.
“Let them pray about it; there’s nothing God can’t do,” said Jhoystin.
Symply_beautiana advised, “If you cannot pray for your wife to change, how can you pray for the congregation? Have faith, Pastor.”
Another user, Its_anitachristabel, wrote, “Keep praying for the women, sir. Your God will do it.”