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“Intimacy Gadget Is Not a Sin, It’s an Equipment” — Apostle Aghasedo Says, Sparks Debate With Controversial View on Marriage
Nigerian cleric, Apostle Joshua Aghasedo, has sparked a fresh debate over intimacy within marriage after offering a controversial perspective on the use of intimacy gadgets by married couples.
The cleric, while speaking during a sermon, was asked whether using an intimacy gadget could be considered a sin. In response, Aghasedo drew comparisons between such devices and everyday equipment used to make life easier, questioning whether their use within marriage should automatically be regarded as sinful.
“Is driving a car, is it a sin? A car to drive you from here to Dallas, is it a sin? Using the phone, is it a sin?” he said.
Aghasedo emphasised that he had never personally used an intimacy gadget, but argued that advances in modern technology could provide married couples with additional ways to address challenges in their intimate lives.
According to the cleric, his position was particularly focused on relationships within the framework of marriage, rather than encouraging sexual activity outside marriage.
“I have never used a intimacy gadget. But in this modern day of technology, it’s an equipment. It can help you do the job to 90%, and you finish the remaining 10%.
I have suggested intimacy gadget to a couple before, when I look at all the surrounding circumstances, so that somebody is not going out and do those things. It’s an equipment to help the process. We are talking within the framework of marriage, not outside,” he added.
His comments have since generated mixed reactions, with the remarks prompting discussions about the boundaries of intimacy in marriage, religious teachings, personal choices and the growing influence of technology on modern relationships.
While some people have welcomed the cleric’s position, arguing that married couples should be able to explore appropriate ways of strengthening their relationships, others have questioned whether the use of such devices is consistent with their religious and moral beliefs.
The debate has also highlighted the differing perspectives among religious communities on intimacy between married couples, particularly as modern technology continues to introduce new products and options into personal relationships.
Aghasedo’s remarks have therefore added another dimension to the ongoing conversation about marriage, intimacy and the role of modern technology, while his emphasis remains that his comments were made specifically within the context of marriage.