A Virginia mother has spoken out after a viral video showed her daughter publicly apologizing to the congregation of True Vine Apostolic Church of Christ in Hampton for becoming pregnant out of wedlock. The video sparked widespread criticism online, with some labeling the church’s actions as “cult-like.”
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, Kyreen Orange, stood before the congregation, admitted her pregnancy, and ask for forgiveness. In addition, the pastor reportedly denied her a baby shower, citing her unmarried status.
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Amid growing outrage, Kyreen’s mother, Dee Myles, took to social media to defend the church and their pastor. In a now-deleted post, Myles expressed her frustration with the online backlash, saying it was disrupting her peace and disrespecting her beliefs and pastor.
“HOWEVER, I DO WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ALL ARE INTERRUPTING MY PEACE AND IS CAUSING MORE DAMAGE THAN GOOD,” Myles wrote. “YOU ARE SHOWING UP DISRUPTING MY CHURCH, MY BELIEFS, AND DISRESPECTING MY PASTOR.”
Myles made it clear that she stands by Pastor Jackson and supports the actions taken by the church. She claimed that neither she nor her daughter was forced to participate in the public apology.
“MY DAUGHTER WILLINGLY APPROACHED THE CONGREGATION AND WAS WELCOMED AND EMBRACED WITH OPEN ARMS,” Myles added. “I STAND ON WHAT I’VE BEEN TAUGHT, AND I’M RAISING MY DAUGHTER TO DO THE SAME.”
Myles ended her statement by reaffirming her loyalty to her pastor: “I STAND WITH MY PASTOR!”
Despite her defense, social media continue to question the church’s handling of the situation. The viral video has sparked conversations about the role of public shaming in the Black church, with many calling for compassion and privacy in addressing sensitive issues such as this one.
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The statement was posted on Tuesday, Jan. 7, but has since been deleted.
And next time, turn the camera off so the world doesnโt see the foolishness y’all be doing in the church, and people wonโt have anything to say.
MORE GRACE!
Well all I got to say, my pastor at the time told a young member of the Church to go before the Church to let the members know she got pregnant not being marry. Then when her daughter got pregnant not begin marry she got to have a babyshower.