{
  "id": 6790114,
  "title": "Judge actions by intentions – Daniel Etim Effiong tells fans, defends kissing scenes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/judge-actions-by-intentions-daniel-etim-effiong-tells-fans-defends",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T19:59:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/judge-actions-by-intentions-daniel-etim-effiong-tells-fans-defends-kissing-scenes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong has defended his involvement in kissing scenes in movies, asserting that actions should be judged by a person's intentions rather than their outward appearance. In an online video, the actor challenged critics who condemn actors for participating in romantic scenes, drawing a comparison with medical professionals who examine intimate parts of the body. \"Would you ask this same question to a gynaecologist? Do you know who a gynaecologist is? Of course, a guy is a doctor, a medical doctor that saves lives and works with women and looks at the female genitals every day,\" Effiong stated.\n\nAccording to Effiong, the morality of an action is determined by the condition of a person's heart, not just the act itself. He cited biblical teachings, emphasizing that what originates from within a person holds greater significance than what is visible externally. The actor argued that even seemingly innocent actions, such as looking at someone or shaking their hand, could potentially be used for negative purposes, suggesting that such acts could, in certain circumstances, be more harmful than kissing.\n\nEffiong's remarks have sparked mixed reactions on social media, with users divided over his views on acting and morality.",
  "summary": "Nollywood actor, Daniel Etim Effiong has defended his participation in kissing scenes in movies, arguing that actions should be judged by a person’s intentions rather than by outward appearances. Speaking in a video shared online, the actor questioned critics who condemn actors for performing romantic scenes, drawing a comparison with medical professionals whose jobs require […] Judge actions by…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong defends kissing scenes in movies.",
    "Actions judged by intentions, not outward appearance, according to Effiong.",
    "Actor compares movie roles to medical professionals examining intimate parts."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}