Nigerian comedian and actor Funnybone has sparked conversations on faith and mental health after saying that becoming “born again” does not automatically heal childhood trauma or deep-seated behavioural struggles.
In a post shared on social media, Funnybone argued that many Christians mistake outward moral behaviour for complete emotional healing, overlooking the lasting effects of unresolved trauma.
“I hope that one day the church understands that being ‘born again’ doesn’t erase childhood trauma or behavioural dysfunction,” he wrote.
According to the comedian, many young Christians are often judged by whether they abstain from smoking, drugs or premarital sex, while emotional wounds, bitterness and unhealthy behavioural patterns rooted in past experiences are ignored.
“So many young Christians, not smoking, not doing drugs, and not sleeping around, are seen as the essence of being a new creation in Christ. Yet, the heart can still be deeply wounded, bitter, or unkind because unresolved trauma often shapes subconscious reactions,” he said.
Funnybone stressed that healing should not be limited to spirituality alone, insisting that therapy and faith can complement one another.
“Therapy, prayer, spirituality, and religion can coexist,” he added.
His remarks have resonated with many Nigerians online, reigniting discussions about mental health in Christian communities. While many praised the comedian for advocating emotional healing alongside spiritual growth, others shared personal experiences about the importance of combining therapy with faith on the journey to wholeness.
