Pastor Iren Warns Churchgoers As He Links Internet Secrecy To Immorality

Pastor Emmanuel Iren has spoken about the influence of secrecy and anonymity on immoral behaviour, particularly pornography, arguing that the privacy provided by the internet can make it easier for people to engage in habits they might otherwise avoid.

According to Bush Radio Academy, Iren made the remarks in a video circulating online while discussing the challenges faced by some churchgoers and the importance of accountability in overcoming destructive habits.

The pastor claimed that a significant proportion of people who attend church regularly may struggle with pornography, citing a figure of 50 per cent of churchgoers watching pornographic content at least once every two weeks.

He encouraged his audience to consider the possibility that someone sitting nearby could be privately dealing with such a habit, despite appearing outwardly committed to their faith.

Iren argued that the internet has contributed to what he described as an increase in immorality by providing users with anonymity and allowing them to engage in certain activities without the fear of being observed or judged.

He explained that people often behave differently when they know they are being watched, suggesting that the awareness of others’ presence can discourage behaviour they would otherwise engage in privately.

Using a hypothetical example, the pastor asked his audience to imagine a situation where the only available screen for watching pornography in an entire city was located inside a church. He suggested that most people would avoid watching such content because they would be conscious of being observed.

According to Iren, secrecy can make certain habits more difficult to overcome because individuals may continue engaging in them without anyone knowing about their struggles.

He maintained that the problem is not necessarily the existence of a struggle itself, but the secrecy surrounding it, which he argued can give destructive habits greater influence over an individual.

The pastor therefore emphasised the importance of accountability, encouraging people to examine areas of their lives that they deliberately keep hidden from others.

Iren further warned that deliberately creating private spaces where certain behaviours can be carried out without scrutiny could make it easier for individuals to eventually engage in those behaviours.

He urged people struggling with pornography or other unwanted habits to seek accountability rather than allowing secrecy and isolation to strengthen the behaviour.