A controversial video circulating online shows a pastor comforting a widow at her late husband’s funeral, sparking widespread outrage. In the footage, the pastor is seen kneeling before the widow and placing a ring on her finger while mourners look on, some cheering and ululating. The gesture, which many interpreted as a marriage proposal, shocked viewers on social media, leading to heated reactions.
Shared by @living0od on Instagram, the video quickly went viral, amassing over 67,000 likes and 8,200 comments. Social media users were divided, with some speculating that the pastor and widow may have had a prior relationship, and others suggesting a potential link between the pastor and the husband’s death.
Many online users criticized the display, calling it disrespectful to the deceased and inappropriate for a funeral setting. The situation has ignited intense debate, with opinions ranging from shock and suspicion to condemnation of the pastor’s actions.