Funnybone Says Being Born Again Doesn’t Automatically Heal Childhood Trauma

Nigerian comedian and actor Chibunna Stanley, popularly known as Funnybone, has sparked conversations online after sharing his thoughts on faith, trauma and emotional healing.

In a post on his Instagram page, Funnybone said becoming born again does not automatically erase childhood trauma or behavioural issues. He urged churches to pay more attention to mental and emotional well-being alongside spiritual growth.

According to him, many Christians focus on avoiding sins such as substance abuse or sexual immorality while ignoring emotional wounds that continue to affect their behaviour and relationships.

He wrote:

“I hope that one day the church understands that some personality traits have nothing to do with spirituality, and that being ‘born again’ doesn’t erase childhood trauma or behavioural dysfunction.”

Funnybone explained that unresolved trauma can shape how people think, react and interact with others, even after becoming Christians.

He added that some of the most difficult personalities he has encountered identify as born-again Christians, stressing that spiritual rebirth should not be seen as a replacement for emotional healing.

The comedian also encouraged believers to seek professional help when needed, saying therapy, religion and spirituality can work together.

“The heart can still be deeply wounded, bitter, or unkind because unresolved trauma often shapes subconscious reactions,” he added.

His comments have generated mixed reactions on social media.

While many agreed with his view and praised him for raising awareness about mental health in religious communities, others argued that the Holy Spirit plays a key role in healing emotional and behavioural struggles.

One social media user said being born again marks the beginning of a healing journey, with the Holy Spirit helping believers overcome anger and other negative traits. Another user argued that many Christians fail to experience true transformation because they focus more on miracles than building a deeper relationship with God through studying the Bible.

The discussion continues online as many debate the relationship between faith, emotional healing and professional mental health support.