The Bible is not against plastic surgery- Tony Rapu
Dr Tony Rapu, the senior Pastor of This Present House Church has shared his opinion on plastic surgery.
The pastor, who is also a medical expert, took to his Instagram page to share his insight on the controversial issue.
Plastic surgery is a medical term involving partial or complete restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It has remained a controversial issue in Christian circles with many often interpreting the practice through religious lens.
But sharing his own perspective on the issue, Rapu, clad in a medical apparel and seated in what looked like a threatre, explained that the motive for undergoing a plastic surgery is what counts.
“The Bible is silent about plastic surgery, and there is really nothing in it that tells us it is wrong. So, there has to be other considerations. If a person is very conscious about a deformity or physical aspect of his or her body that is causing them some emotional discomfort, then cosmetic surgery is certainly an option,” he said.
“There are women who had mastectomies and have had to have breast implants and we know many many people who have benefitted from surgeries, especially when such is non-invasive and where side effects are minimal. There is really nothing wrong with enhancing the quality of a person’s life by surgery, especially when the person is able to breathe better, walk better or talk better.”
He however cautioned against opting for plastic surgery to appear physically attractive or acceptable by particular group of people in the society.
“If surgery is for sexual attractiveness, simply because you want to be found more sexually attractive, then perhaps you are dealing with a deeper issue in terms of esteem, that surgery would probably never be able to satisfy,” he said.