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“Any Lady’s Problem With Submission, She Still Has a Problem With Christ“ — Pastor Abel Damina Sparks Debate, Says Women Who Cannot Submit to a Husband Should Not Marry
The founder of Power City International, Pastor Abel Damina, has stirred widespread reactions following his remarks on feminism, marriage, and the biblical concept of submission during a church service.
Addressing his congregation, the outspoken preacher drew a distinction between what he described as the original ideals of feminism and what he believes has become a distorted interpretation of the movement by some women. According to him, feminism is beneficial when it advocates equal rights and opportunities for women across various sectors of society.
“Feminism is ladies fighting for equal rights in society, which is ideal. It’s a very wonderful ideology, and it should be like that,” he said.
Pastor Damina, however, argued that while the pursuit of equality is commendable, some women have extended the concept to the point of rejecting male authority while still seeking marriage. He maintained that such an approach is incompatible with the biblical understanding of marriage.
“If a lady doesn’t want to submit to a husband, don’t marry. It’s not a sin for you to be alone and d+e single. Don’t marry, because if you marry, you will submit one way or the other,” he stated.
The cleric went on to explain that, from a Christian perspective, the principle of submission in marriage is rooted in a believer’s relationship with Christ. He stressed that accepting Christ requires submission, which, in his view, naturally prepares a Christian woman for submission within marriage.
“What is salvation? Submission. It’s no longer I, but Christ. That’s submission. When you have submitted to Christ, submitting to your husband is not going to be an issue,” he said.
Expanding on his message, Pastor Damina asserted that resistance to submission in marriage may point to a deeper spiritual concern rather than merely a disagreement over gender roles.
“Any lady’s problem with submission, she still has a problem with Christ. In fact, she’s far from Christ,” he said.
The comments have since generated discussions across social media and among Christian communities, with supporters describing his remarks as a reflection of biblical teachings on marriage, while critics argue they raise broader questions about gender roles, equality, and the place of submission in modern relationships.