A young Nigerian woman has ignited a fiery debate on social media after expressing shock and disapproval over the use of a Point of Sale (POS) machine inside her church for collecting offerings.
Viral TikTok Video Raises Questions
The lady, who uses the TikTok handle @amy.glamour, shared a short clip on the platform on or before December 4, 2025. The video showed a woman inside the church premises operating a POS machine, presumably to facilitate cashless donations from congregants.
"POV: I knew we were doomed when I saw this happening right inside the church," read the text overlaid on the video. In her caption, the user lamented the development, questioning the spiritual state of the church for allowing such a practice. "Even inside the church. Like transfers are no longer enough? How did we get here pls???" she wrote, expressing her belief that the situation had seriously deteriorated.
Nigerians React: Support vs. Condemnation
The video quickly garnered significant attention, splitting netizens into two distinct camps. One group sided with @amy.glamour, viewing the use of a POS terminal in a place of worship as a sign of excessive commercialisation.
User Elyse commented, "We re finished. I don’t think this generation is making heaven at all," while UrchMan noted, "My problem is people won't blame the church that did it they will pin it on religion." Another user, øffix ial møñêy, bluntly stated, "I told u church is business."
However, a larger number of commentators defended the church's action, framing it as a practical response to a cashless society. Many argued it simply provides convenience for worshippers who may not carry physical cash.
Sayrah_rose asked, "What is wrong with this? People transfer offerings na, who said offering must be cash?" User IRECIRCLE echoed this, saying, "What is wrong with that, people don’t have cash this days so it’s normal." MOTUNRAYOOLUWA✝️❤️?? suggested the service was likely member-driven: "I'm sure people must have requested for it."
Broader Context of Church and Modernity
This incident touches on a recurring tension in Nigeria between traditional religious practices and modern technological conveniences. The debate extends beyond this single event, reflecting broader questions about how religious institutions adapt to changing economic behaviours.
In a related report referenced in the original news, a different lady had previously lamented being suspended from her church choir due to her outfit. Another story involved a lady named Cynthia who was denied entry into a Catholic church because of her dress, which she claimed was modest. These incidents collectively highlight ongoing discussions about rules, modernity, and accessibility within Nigerian religious spaces.
The viral POS machine video ultimately serves as a mirror to society, revealing a clear generational and ideological divide. While some see it as a loss of sacredness, others view it as a necessary and inclusive evolution for the church in a digital age.
