Nigeria, Nov. 8 -- First, I am not one to speak on divisive issues. This is because such issues rarely lead to meaningful progress. People on both sides are often emotional and sentimental rather than rational and logical.

But I will make an exception with this one.

Since President Trump began to speak about the issue of Christian genocide in Nigeria, many people, including those in positions of authority, have taken different positions.

I have begun to notice a pattern in these positions. People in government are denying it. Muslims are denying it. A few pastors are denying it. A section of the established media is amplifying the views of those who deny it.

On the other hand, many Christians and pastors insist that it is happening, t...