Why I rejected God – Kemi Badenoch in fresh controversy

Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the UK Conservative Party, expressed in a recent BBC interview that she experienced a crisis of faith after reflecting on the disparity between her own answered prayers and the prolonged suffering of those in dire circumstances.

Badenoch cited the case of Josef Fritzl, an Austrian man who imprisoned his daughter for 24 years in an underground dungeon.

During the interview, Badenoch recounted her deep engagement with this story and the account of the woman who prayed daily for her release.

She observed, “I was praying for various trivial matters, such as academic success, personal appearance, and punctuality, and I found those prayers answered.

In contrast, the pleas of this woman went unheeded.” This reflection led her to a profound realization that caused her to liken her faith to that of extinguishing a candle.

Badenoch further clarified her position, stating, “I have rejected God, but not Christianity. Therefore, I would still categorize myself as a cultural Christian.” In addition, she mentioned an incident from her academic experience where she reported a classmate for academic dishonesty but received no acknowledgment for her integrity.

These statements have garnered attention, particularly following her prior remarks regarding her disavowal of Nigerian identity, which elicited notable reactions from the Nigerian community.