Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mary Njoku has spoken out against what she described as religious fanaticism, stressing that personal grudges and resentment cannot influence God's judgment or overturn His blessings upon an individual.
In a message shared on her Instagram page, the actress reflected on the dangers of using religion as a tool for condemnation, arguing that devotion, church attendance, and extensive knowledge of scripture do not give anyone the authority to determine another person's fate.
According to Njoku, God's decisions are based on justice, sincerity, and the true condition of the human heart rather than the emotions or prejudices of others. She maintained that genuine love, faithfulness, and pure intentions remain qualities that God honours.
She wrote:
“Dear religious fanatics, God justice cannot be guided by your grudges. Just because seven days a week or read the bible from Genesis to Revelation does not mean that hating someone and fervently praying for their downfall will cancel God’s favour upon their life. God is not unjust, he sees the hearts, knows our motives and honours geniune love and faithfulness.”
The actress further warned against offering prayers motivated by envy, anger, or bitterness, noting that such intentions often produce unintended consequences. She suggested that targeting individuals who have shown kindness and support with malicious prayers is not only misguided but can ultimately work against the person making the prayer.
Njoku also pointed out that the object of such hostility could be someone placed in a person's life for a divine purpose, making acts of resentment even more troubling.
In her words:
“Nothing backfires faster than a malicious prayer against someone who has only shown you love, kindness, and support. Especially someone God may have sent as an answer to your own prayers. Bitterness may blind the heart, but it cannot blind God”.
Her comments have sparked conversations on social media, with many users weighing in on the relationship between faith, forgiveness, and personal conduct. Others interpreted her message as a reminder that spirituality should be rooted in compassion rather than hostility toward others.