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'21st Century Christians' A Poem | It baffles me how God created the earth with us humans residing in it till date.It baffles mea lot of things baffle mebut here's a few for you to see.It baffles mehow the last people to come to churchare the first to leave looking at their watch.It baffles me how fans go to watch a football match 30mins earlyyet they do so to church very rarely.It baffles me How when a football match goes into extra time the fans watch eagerlyYet when a sermon goes into extra time they complain bitterly.It baffles me how some students can memorize notes upon notes Yet they cannot recite 5 simple Bible quotes. It baffles me how some students buy textbooks of N5,000 or more when toldYet their Bible has the inscription 'NOT TO BE SOLD'.It baffles mehow some people spend thousands of naira to buy phones and gadgetsYet a thousand Naira has never travelled to the offering box via their pockets .It baffles me how some ladies ask whether some modes of dressing are wrong Yet they don't ask whether standing in front of a moving trailer is wrong.These things baffle meThey really baffle me. | D poets are around. Make i sit don look. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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It baffles me how God created the earth with us humans residing in it till date.It baffles mea lot of things baffle mebut here's a few for you to see.It baffles mehow the last people to come to churchare the first to leave looking at their watch.It baffles me how fans go to watch a football match 30mins earlyyet they do so to church very rarely.It baffles me How when a football match goes into extra time the fans watch eagerlyYet when a sermon goes into extra time they complain bitterly.It baffles me how some students can memorize notes upon notes Yet they cannot recite 5 simple Bible quotes. It baffles me how some students buy textbooks of N5,000 or more when toldYet their Bible has the inscription 'NOT TO BE SOLD'.It baffles mehow some people spend thousands of naira to buy phones and gadgetsYet a thousand Naira has never travelled to the offering box via their pockets .It baffles me how some ladies ask whether some modes of dressing are wrong Yet they don't ask whether standing in front of a moving trailer is wrong.These things baffle meThey really baffle me.
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D poets are around. Make i sit don look. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
His Coming Is Near. Will U B Waiting | Christ Coming is very near, many has divert from his way.it wont b late any more | this is just a topic, the message is yet to be posted. i cant post it using a phone.mind u, its a warning to all pastors and xtainsWILL YOU BE WAITING?AND WE SAID WE ARE WAITING SO....? | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Christ Coming is very near, many has divert from his way.it wont b late any more
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this is just a topic, the message is yet to be posted. i cant post it using a phone.mind u, its a warning to all pastors and xtainsWILL YOU BE WAITING?AND WE SAID WE ARE WAITING SO....? ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Pastor Chris- Preach The Gospel | Mark 16:15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature ().It may surprise you to know how many of your next- door neighbours are yet to hear about Jesus. This thought motivated me back then, and still does today, to go all out, preaching the Gospel to everyone.Growing up as a Christian, I went from street to street, and from house to house, telling people about Jesus. I felt the onus was on me to tell the untold, and reach the unreached; to let the whole world know that Jesus came into the world to die for our sins, and was buried, and raised back to life for our justification. This is the greatest news on planet earth!To receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and be born again, is the best thing that could happen to anyone. As a Christian, you have a divine mandate to preach the Gospel to those in your world and the regions beyond. God has committed to you the ministry of reconciling men back to Him (2 Corinthians 5:18).The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only hope for sustainable progress and development for any nation or a people. It holds Godas answer to all of the predicaments of humanity. In Romans 1:16, Paul said, aFor I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.a The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation; in it, the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith (Romans 1:16-17).For the influence, impact and effect of righteousness to increase in every nation, we must keep preaching the Gospel. The realization that Jesus, the Son of God, died for the salvation of the world and yet some still havenat heard about Him should motivate you to preach and tell everyone you meet about Jesus. | Good day Mr Agbaje,I am still struggling to understand how this has anything to do with Pastor Chris. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Mark 16:15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature ().It may surprise you to know how many of your next- door neighbours are yet to hear about Jesus. This thought motivated me back then, and still does today, to go all out, preaching the Gospel to everyone.Growing up as a Christian, I went from street to street, and from house to house, telling people about Jesus. I felt the onus was on me to tell the untold, and reach the unreached; to let the whole world know that Jesus came into the world to die for our sins, and was buried, and raised back to life for our justification. This is the greatest news on planet earth!To receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and be born again, is the best thing that could happen to anyone. As a Christian, you have a divine mandate to preach the Gospel to those in your world and the regions beyond. God has committed to you the ministry of reconciling men back to Him (2 Corinthians 5:18).The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only hope for sustainable progress and development for any nation or a people. It holds Godas answer to all of the predicaments of humanity. In Romans 1:16, Paul said, aFor I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.a The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation; in it, the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith (Romans 1:16-17).For the influence, impact and effect of righteousness to increase in every nation, we must keep preaching the Gospel. The realization that Jesus, the Son of God, died for the salvation of the world and yet some still havenat heard about Him should motivate you to preach and tell everyone you meet about Jesus.
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Good day Mr Agbaje,I am still struggling to understand how this has anything to do with Pastor Chris. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Correlation Between Corruption/lack Of Societal Development And Theism/atheism. | I saw this note on Facebook and decided to share it here, I think there is an element of truth in it.THOUGHT FOR FOOD: Something struck me yesterday when I look at Tranparency International's corruption perception index - again: - Denmark, Finland, New Zealand tied in 1st place for least corrupt nations. They also happen to have the highest population of atheists in the world! Hehehe. That got me thinking a little bit.Questions:1. Is excessive 'religion' a by-product of ...excessive 'moral corruption'?2. Does this mean that believers are hypocrites and unbelievers are not?3. Does belief in a God make people very self-involved that feel invincible?4. Does Atheism force a person to be accountable for their actions & does belief in good/dark forces exempt religious types from this?5. Poor countries = high theism. Rich countries = high atheism. What therefore is the relationship between theism/atheism & the economy?Culled from Kathleen Ndongmo (Facebook, 2012) | No. America is indeed unique.We have to give all credit to the founding fathers.America was founded and populated by people who were escaping the deep religous shisms and persecution of their European homelands.Although the early settlers were themselves religious, the founding father were Freemasons, men who understood religion and its overwhelming negative influence to the human psyche. Although they loathed religion, they also understood that religion cannot be banned away. So they subtly and cleverly emasculated religion by keeping religion separated from the Powers of the State. They made religion a personal affair rather than a state affair. They also, I suppose, knew and hoped that over time,no matter how long,that reason would triumph over faith. This separation of state and religion allowed people unfetted access to new ideas and world view. This, in turn, attracted immigrants of every culture and talent to the melting pot of America, where they all contributed their talents, unmolested by any religious dogma, in creating the wealthiest and most dynamic nation in the world.America has continued to progress because, at all levels of government, religiously inspired laws, have over time, been replaced by ethical secular laws that accommodate all. | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I saw this note on Facebook and decided to share it here, I think there is an element of truth in it.THOUGHT FOR FOOD: Something struck me yesterday when I look at Tranparency International's corruption perception index - again: - Denmark, Finland, New Zealand tied in 1st place for least corrupt nations. They also happen to have the highest population of atheists in the world! Hehehe. That got me thinking a little bit.Questions:1. Is excessive 'religion' a by-product of ...excessive 'moral corruption'?2. Does this mean that believers are hypocrites and unbelievers are not?3. Does belief in a God make people very self-involved that feel invincible?4. Does Atheism force a person to be accountable for their actions & does belief in good/dark forces exempt religious types from this?5. Poor countries = high theism. Rich countries = high atheism. What therefore is the relationship between theism/atheism & the economy?Culled from Kathleen Ndongmo (Facebook, 2012)
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No. America is indeed unique.We have to give all credit to the founding fathers.America was founded and populated by people who were escaping the deep religous shisms and persecution of their European homelands.Although the early settlers were themselves religious, the founding father were Freemasons, men who understood religion and its overwhelming negative influence to the human psyche. Although they loathed religion, they also understood that religion cannot be banned away. So they subtly and cleverly emasculated religion by keeping religion separated from the Powers of the State. They made religion a personal affair rather than a state affair. They also, I suppose, knew and hoped that over time,no matter how long,that reason would triumph over faith. This separation of state and religion allowed people unfetted access to new ideas and world view. This, in turn, attracted immigrants of every culture and talent to the melting pot of America, where they all contributed their talents, unmolested by any religious dogma, in creating the wealthiest and most dynamic nation in the world.America has continued to progress because, at all levels of government, religiously inspired laws, have over time, been replaced by ethical secular laws that accommodate all. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
The Least Read Book Of The Bible? | I've been listening to preachers teach, i've been following lots of daily devotionals both online and in hard copy.But i've never heard any man of God quote the book of Nahum.Is it that there is hardly any reasonable stuff to teach from this book? | No? But that's where the oft-quoted "Afflictions shall not rise a second time" comes from.Nahum was basically a prophet that fore told of the destruction of the city of Nineveh. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I've been listening to preachers teach, i've been following lots of daily devotionals both online and in hard copy.But i've never heard any man of God quote the book of Nahum.Is it that there is hardly any reasonable stuff to teach from this book?
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No? But that's where the oft-quoted "Afflictions shall not rise a second time" comes from.Nahum was basically a prophet that fore told of the destruction of the city of Nineveh. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
CATHOLICS ONLY: When Was The Last Time You Received Holy Communion? | I can't afford to attend any mass and not receive the sacred body and blood of Christ. It is however shocking that some people don't and haven't in a very long time.its like going to a friend z house and after cooking with him/her u don't eat.....if I were him, u will cease to be my friend. Such may apply to God too. Christ commanded DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.what is that, that stops u? Reconcile with God today and start receiving Christ.however, share with us; when was the last time you received HOLY COMMUNION. #Catholics only pls! | Thursday...next, this evening by God's grace. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I can't afford to attend any mass and not receive the sacred body and blood of Christ. It is however shocking that some people don't and haven't in a very long time.its like going to a friend z house and after cooking with him/her u don't eat.....if I were him, u will cease to be my friend. Such may apply to God too. Christ commanded DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.what is that, that stops u? Reconcile with God today and start receiving Christ.however, share with us; when was the last time you received HOLY COMMUNION. #Catholics only pls!
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Thursday...next, this evening by God's grace. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
"The Greatest Mistake Made By Most Men Of God" | I came to realise that most men of God do make this mistake that their pastoral work is a sure ticket to heaven where it is not as it is just a gift of the Holy Spirit by they will be judge by the works of their hand. Image that a great and well known man of God in Osun State seems to be bleaching. How will he preach against that if he founds any member of his congregation with such act? **Note:Being able to do the works of God is not a ticket to heaven by just a GIFT** What is your own view about this as well? | Most of them are nothing but modern days pharisees and sadducees . The scripture says, to inherit the Kingdom of God you must be better than them (pharisees and sadducees) because they are bunch of hypocrites! Matthew 5:20. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I came to realise that most men of God do make this mistake that their pastoral work is a sure ticket to heaven where it is not as it is just a gift of the Holy Spirit by they will be judge by the works of their hand. Image that a great and well known man of God in Osun State seems to be bleaching. How will he preach against that if he founds any member of his congregation with such act? **Note:Being able to do the works of God is not a ticket to heaven by just a GIFT** What is your own view about this as well?
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Most of them are nothing but modern days pharisees and sadducees . The scripture says, to inherit the Kingdom of God you must be better than them (pharisees and sadducees) because they are bunch of hypocrites! Matthew 5:20. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
31st Night Service With Rev. Chris Oyakhilome | As 2012, gradually grinds to a halt today and simultaneously ushers in the beginning of a New Year, it is very imperative that you know God's direction and instructions for you concerning the New Year!You are hereby invited to be a part of the Believers' LoveWorld family tonight as we gather to be inspired into the New Year.If you stay around Ikeja and environs, you can worship at any of the Christ Embassy Churches around (Kudirat Abiola way, Allen Avenue, Toyin Street, Opebi Road, or Billingsway).If you stay around Surulere, simply come to the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere.Time: 9:30pm prompt.Don't be told!2013 should be your best year ever!God bless you. | Ur pastor is an awesome theif.Blind Hatred you won't let you get your spellings right. @ op yea it was a great service. I wish you happy and a favored new year. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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As 2012, gradually grinds to a halt today and simultaneously ushers in the beginning of a New Year, it is very imperative that you know God's direction and instructions for you concerning the New Year!You are hereby invited to be a part of the Believers' LoveWorld family tonight as we gather to be inspired into the New Year.If you stay around Ikeja and environs, you can worship at any of the Christ Embassy Churches around (Kudirat Abiola way, Allen Avenue, Toyin Street, Opebi Road, or Billingsway).If you stay around Surulere, simply come to the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere.Time: 9:30pm prompt.Don't be told!2013 should be your best year ever!God bless you.
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Ur pastor is an awesome theif.Blind Hatred you won't let you get your spellings right. @ op yea it was a great service. I wish you happy and a favored new year. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Would You Remain An Atheist In The Face Of Death? | I'd like the atheists on this forum to honestly and sincerely answer the above question.Do u hv so much convictn in ur positn that the thought of reconciling with "any god",be it Allah,Buddha,Jesus etc. will not cross ur mind at death?.Would u remain unflinching even in d face of death?(ps-the topic of this thread is not intended 4 critism) | i didn't mean it dat way.what i was asking is if u'd renounce atheism n embrace a belief in god when u know death is near.I doubt it, I've been an atheist for too long to have any reasonable doubts.But I would not look down on an atheist/agnostic who decided to "embrace God" at the last moment. Death must be a very hard thing to face, and it's not my place to quarrel with a dying person's choice of how to cope with it. Let's not forget that atheism is not a religion! | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I'd like the atheists on this forum to honestly and sincerely answer the above question.Do u hv so much convictn in ur positn that the thought of reconciling with "any god",be it Allah,Buddha,Jesus etc. will not cross ur mind at death?.Would u remain unflinching even in d face of death?(ps-the topic of this thread is not intended 4 critism)
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i didn't mean it dat way.what i was asking is if u'd renounce atheism n embrace a belief in god when u know death is near.I doubt it, I've been an atheist for too long to have any reasonable doubts.But I would not look down on an atheist/agnostic who decided to "embrace God" at the last moment. Death must be a very hard thing to face, and it's not my place to quarrel with a dying person's choice of how to cope with it. Let's not forget that atheism is not a religion! ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Bishop David Oyedepo Goes Abroad To Celebrate 30 Years Marriage Anniversary | A few hours ago at the winners chapel, it was announced that the controversial pastor, bishop david oyedepo has travelled abroad with his wife to celebrate their 30 years marriage anniversary. The bishop hardly misses the sunday services in the terbanacle for anything, also considering that he could just have celebrated it with the congregation to share in their joy.But anyway, we all know its much more pleasurable to be in some tropical island or somewhere in europe, sipping some expensive champayne in some 5 stars hotel. Keep it upchurches are businesses,pastors are enterpreneurs,enterpreneurs have fun8) | If somebody like me with such a low/meagre income can afford/decides and actually celebrated my 1st wedding anniversary outside Nigeria -even though its in another African country, why should Oyedepo be stoned for taking out time to celebrate outside Nigeria?Bad belle dey worry some people! | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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A few hours ago at the winners chapel, it was announced that the controversial pastor, bishop david oyedepo has travelled abroad with his wife to celebrate their 30 years marriage anniversary. The bishop hardly misses the sunday services in the terbanacle for anything, also considering that he could just have celebrated it with the congregation to share in their joy.But anyway, we all know its much more pleasurable to be in some tropical island or somewhere in europe, sipping some expensive champayne in some 5 stars hotel. Keep it upchurches are businesses,pastors are enterpreneurs,enterpreneurs have fun8)
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If somebody like me with such a low/meagre income can afford/decides and actually celebrated my 1st wedding anniversary outside Nigeria -even though its in another African country, why should Oyedepo be stoned for taking out time to celebrate outside Nigeria?Bad belle dey worry some people! ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Assisting A Friend Or Pay Tithe. | A friend of mine came to me for an advice that his friend is in the hospital seriously ill and begged him to assist him with some money so that an operation would be carried out on him.He came to me and said the only money with him at home is his tithe that i should advice him on what to do.i told him to give the money to the person in the hospital,he now gave me a shocker that he was also in his pastor"s place too,that his pastor told him to pay his tithe that God will take care of the man in the hospital. I began to wonder what kind of pastors do we have? | Where is the link of this story? Now everyboby is posting without asking cos is against a pastor. If it was something positive about a pastor people will start asking questions. Christians are amazing.Has your friend or you ever payed tithe before? What is tithe to you? Whats your personal revelation about tithe? You just dey find people mouth. For me, i will pay tithe and save live together. If it means borrowing to save the person but i will leave no one undone. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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A friend of mine came to me for an advice that his friend is in the hospital seriously ill and begged him to assist him with some money so that an operation would be carried out on him.He came to me and said the only money with him at home is his tithe that i should advice him on what to do.i told him to give the money to the person in the hospital,he now gave me a shocker that he was also in his pastor"s place too,that his pastor told him to pay his tithe that God will take care of the man in the hospital. I began to wonder what kind of pastors do we have?
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Where is the link of this story? Now everyboby is posting without asking cos is against a pastor. If it was something positive about a pastor people will start asking questions. Christians are amazing.Has your friend or you ever payed tithe before? What is tithe to you? Whats your personal revelation about tithe? You just dey find people mouth. For me, i will pay tithe and save live together. If it means borrowing to save the person but i will leave no one undone. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
The Major Beauty Of Satanism | is that if in the end there is god, then you have absolutely nothing to lose. | ur wrong,try jesus n c,his love n everytin tat cums wit it.I'm sure a lot cums from a guy that calls himself Jizz-Us. | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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is that if in the end there is god, then you have absolutely nothing to lose.
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ur wrong,try jesus n c,his love n everytin tat cums wit it.I'm sure a lot cums from a guy that calls himself Jizz-Us. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Men & Women Of God In The House Should Please Help Me Interpret My Dream | Good morning to everyone in the house, I greet you all in jesus name.I had a dream in the early hours of today, in that dream I went to Redeemed church and Pastor Adeboye was ministering, as he was about wrapping the service up, he called I and my friend to come to the altar, my friend had allready gone to the altar but as i stood up and was heading to the altar, in between two chairs I couldn't move, I tried going but there was a force that stopped me, the force was very strong, so pastor adeboye came over to where I was and I told him what was happening, he moved round around that region and later discovered where the evil force was coming from within the church premises, he thanked me and then he laid his hand on me and I fell down shaking heavily. Now that I am awake I would want to know what the dream means, I would love people of God with great mindset to help me with this dream. Thank you. | The interpretation is in the dream itself. There are powers that are against yr accomplishing yr destiny in God...(the pastor u saw in yr dream is not really pastor adeboye but the spirit of God). Now it so happens that the powers have the ability to stop u from accomplishing some things which ought to be easy for others. The strangest part of yr dream is that the powers reside in where u are supposed to find comfort. (my personal opinion points to yr "homes" (ancestoral home AND yr place of residence) ). The powers as it were are not strangers to u.The solution is also in yr dream. Take authority via prayer. The "pastor" came to u (showing yr importance) and u "told him" the issue which he took care of. Fight yr battle not as a person that is confused but as a giant that woke up from a long sleep only to realise someone had messed up with his stuff. | 4 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Good morning to everyone in the house, I greet you all in jesus name.I had a dream in the early hours of today, in that dream I went to Redeemed church and Pastor Adeboye was ministering, as he was about wrapping the service up, he called I and my friend to come to the altar, my friend had allready gone to the altar but as i stood up and was heading to the altar, in between two chairs I couldn't move, I tried going but there was a force that stopped me, the force was very strong, so pastor adeboye came over to where I was and I told him what was happening, he moved round around that region and later discovered where the evil force was coming from within the church premises, he thanked me and then he laid his hand on me and I fell down shaking heavily. Now that I am awake I would want to know what the dream means, I would love people of God with great mindset to help me with this dream. Thank you.
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The interpretation is in the dream itself. There are powers that are against yr accomplishing yr destiny in God...(the pastor u saw in yr dream is not really pastor adeboye but the spirit of God). Now it so happens that the powers have the ability to stop u from accomplishing some things which ought to be easy for others. The strangest part of yr dream is that the powers reside in where u are supposed to find comfort. (my personal opinion points to yr "homes" (ancestoral home AND yr place of residence) ). The powers as it were are not strangers to u.The solution is also in yr dream. Take authority via prayer. The "pastor" came to u (showing yr importance) and u "told him" the issue which he took care of. Fight yr battle not as a person that is confused but as a giant that woke up from a long sleep only to realise someone had messed up with his stuff. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Tithe Is Illegal | Dont be startled by this subject cos its the truth.i remember i used to be a tither even as a student cos my then pastor of a branch of rccg told me that as long as money enters ur pocket 10percent of it was God's.i did what i thought was "God's" will to the detriment of my health cos i had typhoid and couldnt pay for medication as my monthly pocket money from my uncle(parents dead)couldnt cater for my feeding alone cos tithe had taken most of it.i struggled with that burden until i started asking questions and luckily for me my brother gave me a samsung multimedia;that kept me surfing the internet where i came across several articles that clearly shows that tithing is not a christian doctrine and practice.google search for "THE TITHE IS ILLEGAL" written by gary amirault.devote your time to reading it and ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free from the babylonian catholic and protestant churches that need to be protested against.read it before you comment otherwise you will still be on the my pastor said...my pastor said side.thank you. | I've gone through this article before now. it's quite revealing. The modern day Church has so much financial needs and use Malachi 3 as a leverage. The tithe is actually a scam and a good number of tithe supporters do not know the truth. That notwithstanding, a real Christian should give liberally to support the work of God but the idea of a strict percentage is dubious. | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Dont be startled by this subject cos its the truth.i remember i used to be a tither even as a student cos my then pastor of a branch of rccg told me that as long as money enters ur pocket 10percent of it was God's.i did what i thought was "God's" will to the detriment of my health cos i had typhoid and couldnt pay for medication as my monthly pocket money from my uncle(parents dead)couldnt cater for my feeding alone cos tithe had taken most of it.i struggled with that burden until i started asking questions and luckily for me my brother gave me a samsung multimedia;that kept me surfing the internet where i came across several articles that clearly shows that tithing is not a christian doctrine and practice.google search for "THE TITHE IS ILLEGAL" written by gary amirault.devote your time to reading it and ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free from the babylonian catholic and protestant churches that need to be protested against.read it before you comment otherwise you will still be on the my pastor said...my pastor said side.thank you.
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I've gone through this article before now. it's quite revealing. The modern day Church has so much financial needs and use Malachi 3 as a leverage. The tithe is actually a scam and a good number of tithe supporters do not know the truth. That notwithstanding, a real Christian should give liberally to support the work of God but the idea of a strict percentage is dubious. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Creation Of Man | The bible says God used the rib of man to Form woman. Why would a God who created the whole universes out of nothing needs the rib of man to create woman and why is man's rib not missing? | Well, the Christians will defend this and tell you all sorts of symbolic meanings attributed to this gesture.I will simply say; this shows the misogynistic nature of the ancient people that came up with religion and how they intended to subdue women by concocting a story like this to show that even god made a woman "less" than a man. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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The bible says God used the rib of man to Form woman. Why would a God who created the whole universes out of nothing needs the rib of man to create woman and why is man's rib not missing?
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Well, the Christians will defend this and tell you all sorts of symbolic meanings attributed to this gesture.I will simply say; this shows the misogynistic nature of the ancient people that came up with religion and how they intended to subdue women by concocting a story like this to show that even god made a woman "less" than a man. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Shocker! â Newspaper Reports False Death Of âOur Daily Mannaâ Publisher | [img][/img] A prominent national daily newspaper, (Daily Champion) in Nigeria reported that the publisher of Our Daily Manna, Rev. Dr Chris Kwakpowe, was assassinated at his home by unknown gun men. His full name was printed in the controversial publication! Even the CORRECTIONAL VERSION RE-PUBLISHED, STILL CARRIED HIS FULL NAMES! This has caused panic and tears across the Nigeria nation, especially among ardent readers and beneficiaries of Our Daily Manna devotional worldwide. Findings however have shown that Dr Chris is alive and well. Though the false publication has caused him to be very angry, reliable sources say he is calm but has been asking his close associates questions such as: aIs it a sin to be used by God, sleep just 2 hours a day and to succeed by the grace of God?" This is so, especially with various enemy blogs and lies against him recently. Earlier on, it was uncovered that Dr. Chris received a text message threatening that he would be blackmailed on the internet if he fails to part with 250million Naira! He was also advised to get in touch and not inform the police. This is coupled with the burglary at their national headquarters and OVER 9 FAKE FACEBOOK ACCOUNTS IMPERSONATING HIM and defrauding innocent people! He is said to be focused, but is quietly considering the next line of action and wondered who would want him dead! Stay connected for further unfolding chapters of this death -scare! | This is what Nigerian journalists has become. Peddlers of lies and fake news. Mtcheew. | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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[img][/img] A prominent national daily newspaper, (Daily Champion) in Nigeria reported that the publisher of Our Daily Manna, Rev. Dr Chris Kwakpowe, was assassinated at his home by unknown gun men. His full name was printed in the controversial publication! Even the CORRECTIONAL VERSION RE-PUBLISHED, STILL CARRIED HIS FULL NAMES! This has caused panic and tears across the Nigeria nation, especially among ardent readers and beneficiaries of Our Daily Manna devotional worldwide. Findings however have shown that Dr Chris is alive and well. Though the false publication has caused him to be very angry, reliable sources say he is calm but has been asking his close associates questions such as: aIs it a sin to be used by God, sleep just 2 hours a day and to succeed by the grace of God?" This is so, especially with various enemy blogs and lies against him recently. Earlier on, it was uncovered that Dr. Chris received a text message threatening that he would be blackmailed on the internet if he fails to part with 250million Naira! He was also advised to get in touch and not inform the police. This is coupled with the burglary at their national headquarters and OVER 9 FAKE FACEBOOK ACCOUNTS IMPERSONATING HIM and defrauding innocent people! He is said to be focused, but is quietly considering the next line of action and wondered who would want him dead! Stay connected for further unfolding chapters of this death -scare!
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This is what Nigerian journalists has become. Peddlers of lies and fake news. Mtcheew. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Frequent Flogging Of Kids Does It Help In Discipling Them? | I knw of a woman livin near my house, she is alwaz flogn her children nd scolding them buh yet these children kip getin worse on daily basis, they dnt get scard of cain anymore, somtyms they purposely make there mum shout or cain them,i also knw of this other woman who find it vry difficult 2 raise hands on her kids buh yet this chldren ar vry respectful,they fear cain lyk death,each tym there mum issues a simple instruction they do it wit immediate effect and my question is this. . . . . .is it gud 4 parents 2 alwaz flog there children no mata the crime they commited? | Spare the rod,destroy the kid.My mum flogged hell out of me,even though she was my greatest enemy then(my most hated human on earth then was my mum)Almost 22 years old now,looking back I will say she did shape my future and destiny,and I'm grateful for the discipline she has instilled in me(we are best of friends now).Frankly if she had not flogged me when I was wrong,trust me I wont be the good boy I'm now.You know no matter how much you discipline some kids they will still remain bad,like the case of your neigbour(the question is this,was discipline instilled in them from their infancy or she started flogging them after their behaviors got out of hand)I know some kids are born rebel and their is little you can do to change it.All I can say to your neigbour is that if sticks dont break them,word will(and if words doesnt,then she will have to work on their thinking and psychology) | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I knw of a woman livin near my house, she is alwaz flogn her children nd scolding them buh yet these children kip getin worse on daily basis, they dnt get scard of cain anymore, somtyms they purposely make there mum shout or cain them,i also knw of this other woman who find it vry difficult 2 raise hands on her kids buh yet this chldren ar vry respectful,they fear cain lyk death,each tym there mum issues a simple instruction they do it wit immediate effect and my question is this. . . . . .is it gud 4 parents 2 alwaz flog there children no mata the crime they commited?
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Spare the rod,destroy the kid.My mum flogged hell out of me,even though she was my greatest enemy then(my most hated human on earth then was my mum)Almost 22 years old now,looking back I will say she did shape my future and destiny,and I'm grateful for the discipline she has instilled in me(we are best of friends now).Frankly if she had not flogged me when I was wrong,trust me I wont be the good boy I'm now.You know no matter how much you discipline some kids they will still remain bad,like the case of your neigbour(the question is this,was discipline instilled in them from their infancy or she started flogging them after their behaviors got out of hand)I know some kids are born rebel and their is little you can do to change it.All I can say to your neigbour is that if sticks dont break them,word will(and if words doesnt,then she will have to work on their thinking and psychology) ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Clapping For Pastors After Preaching | Is it right to clap for pastors when there are preaching or after preaching? | whateva bro..clapping to the Lord means exactly what it says..Clapping to the Lord..if offering is your problem you can check other dictionaries for the contextual meaning of it..i can offer someone a handshake, advice, money etc..na simple english abegLOL HEY ITS NOT A DEAL BREAKER, CHIEF. YOU WOULDNT GO TO HELL BECAUSE YOU SAY CLAP OFFERING | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Is it right to clap for pastors when there are preaching or after preaching?
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whateva bro..clapping to the Lord means exactly what it says..Clapping to the Lord..if offering is your problem you can check other dictionaries for the contextual meaning of it..i can offer someone a handshake, advice, money etc..na simple english abegLOL HEY ITS NOT A DEAL BREAKER, CHIEF. YOU WOULDNT GO TO HELL BECAUSE YOU SAY CLAP OFFERING ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Is God Satan? | I came across an article today talking about God and satan being opposite sides of the same being; with God being the light and satan being the darkness. The article also touched on how the world would have no purpose if there were only light & no darkness, how being/doing good would mean nothing if there was no evil. So the whole point of the article was that God & satan are the same being only that God represents light while satan is the darkness. he/she/they used these verses as basis for the claim:>>1 Chronicles 21 : 1 - 4 and 2 Samuel 24 : 1 - 4.If you read the verses, you'll see the similarity in both of them. Could this be true? Is God satan? | The creator did not create Satan we created him. No one is causing havoc on earth but ourselves. we are only just shifting the blame. btw not everything in the bible you should believe. He created lucifer who later became satan. This your own theory of no satan is a bit too hard to swallow & why should I not believe everything in the Bible? | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I came across an article today talking about God and satan being opposite sides of the same being; with God being the light and satan being the darkness. The article also touched on how the world would have no purpose if there were only light & no darkness, how being/doing good would mean nothing if there was no evil. So the whole point of the article was that God & satan are the same being only that God represents light while satan is the darkness. he/she/they used these verses as basis for the claim:>>1 Chronicles 21 : 1 - 4 and 2 Samuel 24 : 1 - 4.If you read the verses, you'll see the similarity in both of them. Could this be true? Is God satan?
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The creator did not create Satan we created him. No one is causing havoc on earth but ourselves. we are only just shifting the blame. btw not everything in the bible you should believe. He created lucifer who later became satan. This your own theory of no satan is a bit too hard to swallow & why should I not believe everything in the Bible? ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Lent: Countdown To 40 Days Fasting. | Today, Wednesday marked the beginning of the fasting period. This is a thread for all participants to share their experiences, temptations, prayer pattern and everything related to Lent. As for me, I prepared for this period by eating a very healthy and highly nutritious meal yesterday. However, last night at 2am I had serious symptoms of Malaria so I started my first dose of Lonart DS, took second dose at 9am with food. So, my fasting period was between 9am to 6 pm with prayers at intervals. Let's hear yours. We'll come by each day to share our experiences and encourage each other. Thank you! | You guys are just suffering yourself.free yourself, eat and drink with your families. it is a waste of time to fast, there is no god to answer.Did you say "There is no god to answer?"Well, my dear..."The fool has said in his heart there is no God".I have felt the very existence of God in my life, even as a child I had experiences too. If you seek Him you will definitely find Him. Let me share one experience with you. I went through financial constraint while in post secondary school. I resumed school after paying my school fees with the money I had been saving since I graduated from high school. I resumed with a bag, a bucket and just #60 Naira. Several weeks after that, I didn't have kerosene in my stove to cook and I couldn't go on begging from neighbors. I had always had Faith in God's ability so I was forced to put it to work. For complete 10 days I cooked on a stove without kerosene. i just refuse to open it or acknowledge that it was dry, I just lit it and cook the little I had. Until, my brother sent me some money, I went to the market and bought kerosene. I lit the stove and it died within few seconds. My dear, I don't believe in God based on what I was told or what I have heard but What I know. Though I'm not a Catholic, I remember as a child the encounter I had with the Rosary and I may tell you if you want to hear it. Just ask God to reveal Himself to You, He will. Seek Him and you shall find Him. | 15 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Today, Wednesday marked the beginning of the fasting period. This is a thread for all participants to share their experiences, temptations, prayer pattern and everything related to Lent. As for me, I prepared for this period by eating a very healthy and highly nutritious meal yesterday. However, last night at 2am I had serious symptoms of Malaria so I started my first dose of Lonart DS, took second dose at 9am with food. So, my fasting period was between 9am to 6 pm with prayers at intervals. Let's hear yours. We'll come by each day to share our experiences and encourage each other. Thank you!
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You guys are just suffering yourself.free yourself, eat and drink with your families. it is a waste of time to fast, there is no god to answer.Did you say "There is no god to answer?"Well, my dear..."The fool has said in his heart there is no God".I have felt the very existence of God in my life, even as a child I had experiences too. If you seek Him you will definitely find Him. Let me share one experience with you. I went through financial constraint while in post secondary school. I resumed school after paying my school fees with the money I had been saving since I graduated from high school. I resumed with a bag, a bucket and just #60 Naira. Several weeks after that, I didn't have kerosene in my stove to cook and I couldn't go on begging from neighbors. I had always had Faith in God's ability so I was forced to put it to work. For complete 10 days I cooked on a stove without kerosene. i just refuse to open it or acknowledge that it was dry, I just lit it and cook the little I had. Until, my brother sent me some money, I went to the market and bought kerosene. I lit the stove and it died within few seconds. My dear, I don't believe in God based on what I was told or what I have heard but What I know. Though I'm not a Catholic, I remember as a child the encounter I had with the Rosary and I may tell you if you want to hear it. Just ask God to reveal Himself to You, He will. Seek Him and you shall find Him. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Should Your Pastor Disturb You For Tithe | I attend a pentcoastal church And I know the benefit of paying tithe So I don't default.But have not been able to pay my tithe this month due to my financial committement this month. To my surprise I received text message from my pastor reminding that I have not paid my tithe this month.This saddens my hearth and I keeP wondering why pastor is bothering me for my tithe.Should I reply pastor's message or I should ignore the text. | Good morning Ken,I believe firmly that financial stability is very important for everyone and every establishment. We really can't do much in this modern world without finances.Like us, the 'Church' has bills to pay, projects to embark on and very many other obligations that need financing. It is praise- worthy for every member who is capable to support the Church in order to meet up with these obligations.However, financial support for the church MUST be voluntary and MUST be strictly between the individual and God. I am not a fan of tithe given but if the individual in good conscience decides to give tithe for the love of God, then I don't have a problem with it.PS: No one has the right to minitor how and when you give this financial support and I am of the opinion that 'believers' should discern the difference between a "Man of God" (MoG) and a "Man of Business" (MoB).Thank you! | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I attend a pentcoastal church And I know the benefit of paying tithe So I don't default.But have not been able to pay my tithe this month due to my financial committement this month. To my surprise I received text message from my pastor reminding that I have not paid my tithe this month.This saddens my hearth and I keeP wondering why pastor is bothering me for my tithe.Should I reply pastor's message or I should ignore the text.
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Good morning Ken,I believe firmly that financial stability is very important for everyone and every establishment. We really can't do much in this modern world without finances.Like us, the 'Church' has bills to pay, projects to embark on and very many other obligations that need financing. It is praise- worthy for every member who is capable to support the Church in order to meet up with these obligations.However, financial support for the church MUST be voluntary and MUST be strictly between the individual and God. I am not a fan of tithe given but if the individual in good conscience decides to give tithe for the love of God, then I don't have a problem with it.PS: No one has the right to minitor how and when you give this financial support and I am of the opinion that 'believers' should discern the difference between a "Man of God" (MoG) and a "Man of Business" (MoB).Thank you! ### END CONVERSATION ### |
From Atheism To Christianity | Todd WhiteTodd White was a drug addict and atheist for 22 years when in 2004 He was radically set free! Redemption and righteousness are the foundation and the keys to the new creation reality that we are to live in and from. God has simply opened Todd's eyes to this truth and that Holy Spirit wants to flow through every believer everywhere we go, at work, school, grocery stores, malls, gas stations, everywhere.His true joy is being able to reproduce in people the simplicity of this reality, in a 24/7 kingdom lifestyle! This is for every believer! No one is excluded!Todd's testimony has been re-enacted on the Sid Roth show. He has appeared on the 700 club and also has been featured on the XP media with Patricia King. His heart is activating people into the simplicity of who they really are and destroying lies that hold people back from being who God created them to be. | You really do not understand Atheism.You dont become an atheist by choice, it is what you naturally, normally are.Todd needed help, he never had his life from the beginning, he was a drug addict as you noted, he lost consciousness of his person. That is not who atheists are, we are people with full awareness of the world around us, we are not addicts, we are people who, no matter what is happening to us or around us, remain strong in all situations and strife to find solution to all things.Todd does not qualify as a strong human. He is not fit for survival, therefore, he gave his life to silliness, he became a christian. That is the property of weak people - Religion.The religious are the weak, the weak are the religions.The strong are the atheists, the atheists are the strong.Its about survival of the fittest, so if you are not fit, you look onto a God for answers, if you are fit, you become/remain an atheist and look into yourself and the world around you for answers. So Todd does not matter to the atheist community. He is weak and such is not found among those who identify as ATHEISTS.I REMAIN A PROUD ATHEIST | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Todd WhiteTodd White was a drug addict and atheist for 22 years when in 2004 He was radically set free! Redemption and righteousness are the foundation and the keys to the new creation reality that we are to live in and from. God has simply opened Todd's eyes to this truth and that Holy Spirit wants to flow through every believer everywhere we go, at work, school, grocery stores, malls, gas stations, everywhere.His true joy is being able to reproduce in people the simplicity of this reality, in a 24/7 kingdom lifestyle! This is for every believer! No one is excluded!Todd's testimony has been re-enacted on the Sid Roth show. He has appeared on the 700 club and also has been featured on the XP media with Patricia King. His heart is activating people into the simplicity of who they really are and destroying lies that hold people back from being who God created them to be.
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You really do not understand Atheism.You dont become an atheist by choice, it is what you naturally, normally are.Todd needed help, he never had his life from the beginning, he was a drug addict as you noted, he lost consciousness of his person. That is not who atheists are, we are people with full awareness of the world around us, we are not addicts, we are people who, no matter what is happening to us or around us, remain strong in all situations and strife to find solution to all things.Todd does not qualify as a strong human. He is not fit for survival, therefore, he gave his life to silliness, he became a christian. That is the property of weak people - Religion.The religious are the weak, the weak are the religions.The strong are the atheists, the atheists are the strong.Its about survival of the fittest, so if you are not fit, you look onto a God for answers, if you are fit, you become/remain an atheist and look into yourself and the world around you for answers. So Todd does not matter to the atheist community. He is weak and such is not found among those who identify as ATHEISTS.I REMAIN A PROUD ATHEIST ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Would God Send A Young Kid To Hell Fire? | The bible says a person must b born again 2 gain eternal life.now,would god judge a young child of say 7-11 on dis basis?a child of say 8 wouldn't even undastand scriptures enuf.i didn't when i was 8.i just can't imagine a most luvin god doing dat,but can he? | [size=14pt]Islam Says:All are born sin free and in a state of Islam, hence young children from pagan families are not liable for their disbelief, until they reach the age of culpability. Showing how Islam is a religion based on Justice.[/size]Justice? You should be the one telling us whether the boko haram hoodlums who bombed those kids in their churches on Christmas day will claim their 72 virgins in paradise or not. Atheists also claim that babies are born as atheists so what is new about your claim? | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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The bible says a person must b born again 2 gain eternal life.now,would god judge a young child of say 7-11 on dis basis?a child of say 8 wouldn't even undastand scriptures enuf.i didn't when i was 8.i just can't imagine a most luvin god doing dat,but can he?
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[size=14pt]Islam Says:All are born sin free and in a state of Islam, hence young children from pagan families are not liable for their disbelief, until they reach the age of culpability. Showing how Islam is a religion based on Justice.[/size]Justice? You should be the one telling us whether the boko haram hoodlums who bombed those kids in their churches on Christmas day will claim their 72 virgins in paradise or not. Atheists also claim that babies are born as atheists so what is new about your claim? ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Is It Right For A Pastor To Have Body Guard. | Some will say is crowed control, is there any pastor that is greater than Jesus, Jesus has disciples nt body guard nd he washed their feets oh i luv dat man Jesus, let sombody shout JESUS. | When they know they don't av Gods protection anymore,why won't they seek man protection. | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Some will say is crowed control, is there any pastor that is greater than Jesus, Jesus has disciples nt body guard nd he washed their feets oh i luv dat man Jesus, let sombody shout JESUS.
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When they know they don't av Gods protection anymore,why won't they seek man protection. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Fact : Our Minds Can Run Miles In A Minute. How? | Imagine that awkward moment when you are in the church and your pastor thinks you are paying attention meanwhile, your mind is far away from where you are. It happens everyday and everytime - just yesterday in church my pastor thought I was paying attention to his sermon not knowing that I my mind has gone to Ekiti state where I met that fine girl. May God forgive me, if you have also been in my shoes before pls share. | I am not trying to be holier than thou for it happens to us all, but why open a thread concerning it for surely your mind is constantly derailing. We can always control our minds, though left alone can be disastrous which is why the bible enjoin us to always renew our minds with the word. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Imagine that awkward moment when you are in the church and your pastor thinks you are paying attention meanwhile, your mind is far away from where you are. It happens everyday and everytime - just yesterday in church my pastor thought I was paying attention to his sermon not knowing that I my mind has gone to Ekiti state where I met that fine girl. May God forgive me, if you have also been in my shoes before pls share.
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I am not trying to be holier than thou for it happens to us all, but why open a thread concerning it for surely your mind is constantly derailing. We can always control our minds, though left alone can be disastrous which is why the bible enjoin us to always renew our minds with the word. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Advantages And Uses Of The Internet For Preachers, Pastors And Ministers Of God | We can all testify to all the advantages of the Internet for Humans today. Please let's discuss here the advantages and uses of the internet for ministers of God. | Through the net, ministers get to preach the gospel to thousands of people they would never meet face to face. A minister can preach to someone in China, Iran, Uk, Egypt, Israel, Brazil, etc at the same time under a second. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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We can all testify to all the advantages of the Internet for Humans today. Please let's discuss here the advantages and uses of the internet for ministers of God.
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Through the net, ministers get to preach the gospel to thousands of people they would never meet face to face. A minister can preach to someone in China, Iran, Uk, Egypt, Israel, Brazil, etc at the same time under a second. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
I'm Loosing It | Please i need to talk to a prophet/pastor in the house cause I'm tired of this delay and setback; I'm loosing it. | the solution to your problem is PATIENCE...and GOODLUCK ( Jonathan ). lol ! | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Please i need to talk to a prophet/pastor in the house cause I'm tired of this delay and setback; I'm loosing it.
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the solution to your problem is PATIENCE...and GOODLUCK ( Jonathan ). lol ! ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Religion Enslaves Us All: Life Is For Living | LIFE IS FOR LIVINGSo I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Ecclesiastes 8.15Religion holds people in bondage, but faith sets people free. Religion promotes suffering, faith promotes enjoyment. Religion promotes piety and self exultation. Faith promotes God. Religion tells you what to do to get to heaven, faith brings heaven to you. Religion separates, faith unites. Religion kills, faith gives life. Religion ostracises, faith brings back home. Religion brings fear, doubt, anxiety and condemnation, but faith brings freedom, boldness, courage, and justification.Religion pleases man, faith pleases God. When Jesus came on earth, he was too different for religious people. He was eating and drinking, and healing people. He was restoring hope and bringing joy to everyone that he met. So religious people conspired and killed him and started a religion upon his death. Jesus did not come with a religion, he came with life from heaven. He came with faith from God. He came with a relationship. He said in Mark 9:23, that ato him that believes all things are possiblea. He said believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:1. Jesus brought life, healing, deliverance, joy peace, favour, blessing, laughter, goodness and health. But religion tries to postpone all these in the guise that you will have them when you get to heaven. What do you want child of God? Religion or Faith. Life or death. Suffering or enjoyment. Sin or righteousness. The bible says in 1 Timothy 6:17 that God gives us all things richly to enjoy. 3 John 2 says I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health. If you suffer one more day, itas your fault. God has given you life. Choose life and live. The bible says in Deuteronomy 30:19, behold I set before you life and death. Choose life and live. Life is for living and not for enduring. | You are right religion enslaves us all , but Jesus came to set us free.Surprisingly , it was the religious of his day that rejected and killed him, looks like we are in the same position as we were 2000 years ago. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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LIFE IS FOR LIVINGSo I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Ecclesiastes 8.15Religion holds people in bondage, but faith sets people free. Religion promotes suffering, faith promotes enjoyment. Religion promotes piety and self exultation. Faith promotes God. Religion tells you what to do to get to heaven, faith brings heaven to you. Religion separates, faith unites. Religion kills, faith gives life. Religion ostracises, faith brings back home. Religion brings fear, doubt, anxiety and condemnation, but faith brings freedom, boldness, courage, and justification.Religion pleases man, faith pleases God. When Jesus came on earth, he was too different for religious people. He was eating and drinking, and healing people. He was restoring hope and bringing joy to everyone that he met. So religious people conspired and killed him and started a religion upon his death. Jesus did not come with a religion, he came with life from heaven. He came with faith from God. He came with a relationship. He said in Mark 9:23, that ato him that believes all things are possiblea. He said believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:1. Jesus brought life, healing, deliverance, joy peace, favour, blessing, laughter, goodness and health. But religion tries to postpone all these in the guise that you will have them when you get to heaven. What do you want child of God? Religion or Faith. Life or death. Suffering or enjoyment. Sin or righteousness. The bible says in 1 Timothy 6:17 that God gives us all things richly to enjoy. 3 John 2 says I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health. If you suffer one more day, itas your fault. God has given you life. Choose life and live. The bible says in Deuteronomy 30:19, behold I set before you life and death. Choose life and live. Life is for living and not for enduring.
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What's Wrong With Female Pastors? | I'm Starting this thread because of my Mom.She's a Pastor in one of the known Penticostal Churches. However last night we had a discussion where I realised that she was having problems with the Regional Coordinator.He has refused to give her a Branch, and keeps promoting her Juniors to the Position of head Pastors with Branches.Even those without the necessary ministerial experience.I think its because she's a Woman.My Mom started her ministry when I was still a young Boy. Attended all 'schools' and done everything.I feel so sad that there could be Politics like this in the house of God.Is anything wrong with being a Female Pastor? Why don't they just make it a law barring females from the pulpit?Omo I dey vex! | This Gospel of DISCRIMINATION against women in the body of Christ MUST come to an END! You guys need to understand what Apostle Paul was saying before coming out here to talk. Thank you!My brother they can only discriminate here on earth......The chief speaker will deal with them when the time comes.... Comment Aa va mon frA re bien aimA en Christ? | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I'm Starting this thread because of my Mom.She's a Pastor in one of the known Penticostal Churches. However last night we had a discussion where I realised that she was having problems with the Regional Coordinator.He has refused to give her a Branch, and keeps promoting her Juniors to the Position of head Pastors with Branches.Even those without the necessary ministerial experience.I think its because she's a Woman.My Mom started her ministry when I was still a young Boy. Attended all 'schools' and done everything.I feel so sad that there could be Politics like this in the house of God.Is anything wrong with being a Female Pastor? Why don't they just make it a law barring females from the pulpit?Omo I dey vex!
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This Gospel of DISCRIMINATION against women in the body of Christ MUST come to an END! You guys need to understand what Apostle Paul was saying before coming out here to talk. Thank you!My brother they can only discriminate here on earth......The chief speaker will deal with them when the time comes.... Comment Aa va mon frA re bien aimA en Christ? ### END CONVERSATION ### |
God Created Some Other People Apart From Adam And Eve | Gen. 4:14-17God created Adam and Eve. Eve begot Cain and Abel (they were both male). Cain killed Abel. The bible says if anyone kills Cain, seven soul will bear it. Aftermath, Cain met his wife.My question is who are those seven souls and particularly who is Cain's wife? | It is our sincere prayer that these miseries will never be disclosed to us.Lmao!! AMEN O!!!! | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Gen. 4:14-17God created Adam and Eve. Eve begot Cain and Abel (they were both male). Cain killed Abel. The bible says if anyone kills Cain, seven soul will bear it. Aftermath, Cain met his wife.My question is who are those seven souls and particularly who is Cain's wife?
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Where Did All The Wonderful Threads Go? | just thinking aloud:this section is getting drier than normal | The religion section is boring nowadays. The christians have been hammered and debunked so hard that they only give one line responses and then run away. Only few have the balls to debate nowadays | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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just thinking aloud:this section is getting drier than normal
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Have U Ever Fasted On Xmas Day? | If your pastor declare fasting on Christmas Day, wil u obey or disobey?Please, share your opinion or experience on Christmas day fasting. | God forbid...! | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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If your pastor declare fasting on Christmas Day, wil u obey or disobey?Please, share your opinion or experience on Christmas day fasting.
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12/12/12 The Most Predicted Date For The 'end Of The World', Whats Your View? | its a date so many have been waiting on for over year! | Tomorrow is a wednessday that is not any different from any other, just a date, nothing more, nothing less. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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its a date so many have been waiting on for over year!
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Tomorrow is a wednessday that is not any different from any other, just a date, nothing more, nothing less. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Beware NOT Everyone Posting Here Are Human Beings | Every one need to be aware of the truth that a lot of evil spirits ,demons and human agents of darkness are on social networks assigned from the pit of hell to mis-led and drag souls to hell fire . These agents of the devil on mission poise as atheists ,pagans and other ungodly faiths to deceive and lure souls to satan .The bible states be watchful and vigilant for your adversary the devil walketh about like a roaring lion seeking whom to devour. | Speaking out of ignorance is all i can say to you.But let me go a bit further to enlighten you, spiritual facts aint tangible enough to be proven, they are immaterial, just like you feel and see the impact of breeze and waves yet you dont see them neither can you tell where they are coming or going to. It takes those who are of the spirit to detect and fathom the things of the spirit, but as it is, you cannot excercise what you've rejected and labelled false!@OP God bless you, it shows there are still people left in this world who are sensitive enough to see beyond.What you said is the actual truth, but who would believe our message if they could actually reject that of christ.Bless you!i find it amazing that a bunch of apparently educated and intelligent folks will believe a dude was born in a small jewish town 2000 years ago and that the dude was the son of the god who created man and who man disobeyed by eating from a freaking tree that the god planted and told them not to eat from.suffice to say that the tree was actually the tree of good and evil which begs the question,who needed the fruit from that tree?who needed to constantly eat the fruit of good and evil?if nobody,then why the heck did god create the damn tree?lets also not forget that there was a tree of life which the god told his angels to quickly go and guard before man eats from it.if you believe that story,give yourself a big slap for been such a slowpoke | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Every one need to be aware of the truth that a lot of evil spirits ,demons and human agents of darkness are on social networks assigned from the pit of hell to mis-led and drag souls to hell fire . These agents of the devil on mission poise as atheists ,pagans and other ungodly faiths to deceive and lure souls to satan .The bible states be watchful and vigilant for your adversary the devil walketh about like a roaring lion seeking whom to devour.
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Speaking out of ignorance is all i can say to you.But let me go a bit further to enlighten you, spiritual facts aint tangible enough to be proven, they are immaterial, just like you feel and see the impact of breeze and waves yet you dont see them neither can you tell where they are coming or going to. It takes those who are of the spirit to detect and fathom the things of the spirit, but as it is, you cannot excercise what you've rejected and labelled false!@OP God bless you, it shows there are still people left in this world who are sensitive enough to see beyond.What you said is the actual truth, but who would believe our message if they could actually reject that of christ.Bless you!i find it amazing that a bunch of apparently educated and intelligent folks will believe a dude was born in a small jewish town 2000 years ago and that the dude was the son of the god who created man and who man disobeyed by eating from a freaking tree that the god planted and told them not to eat from.suffice to say that the tree was actually the tree of good and evil which begs the question,who needed the fruit from that tree?who needed to constantly eat the fruit of good and evil?if nobody,then why the heck did god create the damn tree?lets also not forget that there was a tree of life which the god told his angels to quickly go and guard before man eats from it.if you believe that story,give yourself a big slap for been such a slowpoke ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Prophet TB Joshua's Prophecy & It's Manifestation On The AFCON Glory. | I guess the topic is self explanatory; last week, I read on this forum about his positive prophecy that the super eagles will be crowned champions of Africa, I doubted that alittle, but when I heard that the super eagles eventually triumphed, I was forced to give it a second thought. What's your take on that fellas? NB: I am not a fan of his. No bashing pls... | Do you know what it means to sacrifice? Read this statement by a young African pastor.Found among his papers in Zimbabwe after he was martyredI'm a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of His and I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.My past is redeemed. ...My present makes sense. My future is secure. I'm done and finished with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living, and dwarfed goals.I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, or first, or tops, or recognized, or praised, or rewarded. I live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by Holy Spirit power.My face is set. My gait is fast. My goal is heaven. My road may be narrow, my way rough, my companions few, but my guide is reliable and my mission is clear.I will not be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed.I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice or hesitate in the presence of the adversary. I will not negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.I won't give up, shut up, or let up until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of Christ.I am a disciple of Jesus. I must give until I drop, preach until all know, and work until He comes. And when He does come for His own, He'll have no problems recognizing me. My colors will be clear! | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I guess the topic is self explanatory; last week, I read on this forum about his positive prophecy that the super eagles will be crowned champions of Africa, I doubted that alittle, but when I heard that the super eagles eventually triumphed, I was forced to give it a second thought. What's your take on that fellas? NB: I am not a fan of his. No bashing pls...
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Do you know what it means to sacrifice? Read this statement by a young African pastor.Found among his papers in Zimbabwe after he was martyredI'm a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of His and I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.My past is redeemed. ...My present makes sense. My future is secure. I'm done and finished with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living, and dwarfed goals.I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, or first, or tops, or recognized, or praised, or rewarded. I live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by Holy Spirit power.My face is set. My gait is fast. My goal is heaven. My road may be narrow, my way rough, my companions few, but my guide is reliable and my mission is clear.I will not be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed.I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice or hesitate in the presence of the adversary. I will not negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.I won't give up, shut up, or let up until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of Christ.I am a disciple of Jesus. I must give until I drop, preach until all know, and work until He comes. And when He does come for His own, He'll have no problems recognizing me. My colors will be clear! ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Why MAGIC In "Nigerian's Got TALENT"? | Please can somebody tell me the difference between "talent" and "Magic"? I watched "Nigerians Got Talent" show on telly today. When I heard the Title of the show I thought it was suppose to showcase the talent of Nigerians but I saw a guy playing with fire and chewing broken bottles what I used to see magicians do. I am surprised the guy got to the semi final so I began wondering whether magic was also a talentAnyway, I voted Toke a little albino gal for the simple reason that she brings God's presence with her talent and innocence. In a world where many loose their faith, abandon the church and play for the world all because of popularity and fame. That's my choice you are entitled to yours . | Magic is just tricks. What has religion got to do with this? Even on Britains got talent, there was a guy doing magic tricks. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Please can somebody tell me the difference between "talent" and "Magic"? I watched "Nigerians Got Talent" show on telly today. When I heard the Title of the show I thought it was suppose to showcase the talent of Nigerians but I saw a guy playing with fire and chewing broken bottles what I used to see magicians do. I am surprised the guy got to the semi final so I began wondering whether magic was also a talentAnyway, I voted Toke a little albino gal for the simple reason that she brings God's presence with her talent and innocence. In a world where many loose their faith, abandon the church and play for the world all because of popularity and fame. That's my choice you are entitled to yours .
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Magic is just tricks. What has religion got to do with this? Even on Britains got talent, there was a guy doing magic tricks. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Why Don't Christians Fight When Jesus Is Insulted? | Please some one tell me, why is it that Christians dont fight and go around burning things when Jesus is insulted? | Don't be fooled - racist undertones and a history of US leaders and friends attacking and bombing other countries has led to the general responses worldwide to the hate-filled film.Just imagine a white person making a movie calling Martin Luthor King (not even Jesus yet) a love-vendor who taught African-Americans to be violent drug-taking gangsters then someone showing it on TV in a place like Harlem. | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Please some one tell me, why is it that Christians dont fight and go around burning things when Jesus is insulted?
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Don't be fooled - racist undertones and a history of US leaders and friends attacking and bombing other countries has led to the general responses worldwide to the hate-filled film.Just imagine a white person making a movie calling Martin Luthor King (not even Jesus yet) a love-vendor who taught African-Americans to be violent drug-taking gangsters then someone showing it on TV in a place like Harlem. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Does Wearing Of Cross Serve As Protection? | It is common in the catholic world and taken with high priority,when growing up when nollywood was still 'Nollywood' in some of their films you see when the Cross or Rosary save people,also in Hollywood especialy in vampire movies,Cross are used to scare away vampires, My question is,is wearing of CROSS or ROSARY actualy protecting?or just mere fashion as is it commonly ised these days. | What protects you is the word of God in your heart and in your mouth! | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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It is common in the catholic world and taken with high priority,when growing up when nollywood was still 'Nollywood' in some of their films you see when the Cross or Rosary save people,also in Hollywood especialy in vampire movies,Cross are used to scare away vampires, My question is,is wearing of CROSS or ROSARY actualy protecting?or just mere fashion as is it commonly ised these days.
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What protects you is the word of God in your heart and in your mouth! ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Happy 58th Birthday To Pastor Tunde Bakare | PASTOR TUNDE BAKARE IS THE SENIOR ELDER OF LATTER RAIN ASSEMBLY(FATHER'S HOUSE). . . . A CHURCH WITH THE MISSION TO FILL THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE LORD, TO RAISE AN ARMY WHO WILL NOT BOW THEIR KNEES TO CORRUPTION, A NEW BREED WITHOUT GREED, A RADICAL OPPOSITION TO CORRUPTION.He will be 58 year old today, 11.11.2012Leave a goodwill message for him | Happy birthday pastor bakare, we are waiting for you to unveil your private jet soon.the only jet you will bakare on is the aluta jet | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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PASTOR TUNDE BAKARE IS THE SENIOR ELDER OF LATTER RAIN ASSEMBLY(FATHER'S HOUSE). . . . A CHURCH WITH THE MISSION TO FILL THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE LORD, TO RAISE AN ARMY WHO WILL NOT BOW THEIR KNEES TO CORRUPTION, A NEW BREED WITHOUT GREED, A RADICAL OPPOSITION TO CORRUPTION.He will be 58 year old today, 11.11.2012Leave a goodwill message for him
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Happy birthday pastor bakare, we are waiting for you to unveil your private jet soon.the only jet you will bakare on is the aluta jet ### END CONVERSATION ### |
How Is Your Church Ranked? | am a catholic A priest heads the parish. the smallest unit..A bishop is the head of a diocese, a district of the Church. An archbishop is the head of an archdiocese, a larger diocese. A Cardinal is a member of the College of Cardinals, the Pope's top advisers. Cardinals are almost always bishops or archbishops.The College of Cardinals elects the Pope. The Pope, as Bishop of Rome, is the Successor of St. Peter as the leader of Christ's Church.Reply With Quote | [size=13pt]Will JESUS ever want to be carried or worshipped like this :[/size]Outa love they carried him. How many jets and bullet proof jeeps does he have? | 5 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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am a catholic A priest heads the parish. the smallest unit..A bishop is the head of a diocese, a district of the Church. An archbishop is the head of an archdiocese, a larger diocese. A Cardinal is a member of the College of Cardinals, the Pope's top advisers. Cardinals are almost always bishops or archbishops.The College of Cardinals elects the Pope. The Pope, as Bishop of Rome, is the Successor of St. Peter as the leader of Christ's Church.Reply With Quote
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[size=13pt]Will JESUS ever want to be carried or worshipped like this :[/size]Outa love they carried him. How many jets and bullet proof jeeps does he have? ### END CONVERSATION ### |
A Sick Gay Pastor Needs Your Help | Good morning everyone,I can't take it anymore, in as much as i agree that the 'act' of homosexuality is not acceptable to God,I must admit that i am so much in need of your help.I have prayed,fasted done all i could, but none of it seem to have averted my unhealthy desire for men.i do agree that i am sick. I have used this forum as a platform to spread false doctrines and staged fake claims of healings, please find a place in your heart to forgive me. My apologies to all whom i have offended particularly striktlymi. All i need is prayers of restoration and healing for my sick soulThank you! | I advice you to seek deliverance from homosexuality. The first step is to agree that you've got issues so good job in confessing that. Next, feed your spirit with the word of God, pray continually, work towards self-deliverance or look for a deliverance ministry (Be careful. This is a serious matter). I pray that God helps you. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Good morning everyone,I can't take it anymore, in as much as i agree that the 'act' of homosexuality is not acceptable to God,I must admit that i am so much in need of your help.I have prayed,fasted done all i could, but none of it seem to have averted my unhealthy desire for men.i do agree that i am sick. I have used this forum as a platform to spread false doctrines and staged fake claims of healings, please find a place in your heart to forgive me. My apologies to all whom i have offended particularly striktlymi. All i need is prayers of restoration and healing for my sick soulThank you!
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I advice you to seek deliverance from homosexuality. The first step is to agree that you've got issues so good job in confessing that. Next, feed your spirit with the word of God, pray continually, work towards self-deliverance or look for a deliverance ministry (Be careful. This is a serious matter). I pray that God helps you. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
I Dreamt I Saw My Sef In Old Secondary School.. | I dreamt i saw my sef in my old secondary school with my old secondary school classmates..wat does dis mean.. | Some people have said that when U dream and see yourself in a place you used to be, that it is a sure sign of retrogression. Meaning that the spirit of backwardness is trailing the person. You need to seek God in prayers(like fasting and prayers) and seek for the help of your spiritual leaders.good luck.Hmmm. Some people. I have dreamt about my secondary school like 2 or 3 times climbing up the stairs or talking to a teacher. I finished from the school more than 10yrs ago.After dreaming about the school like twice, there was a need to help my sister go to the school to collect her Waec certificate. And guess what, I climbed up the stairs and spoke to couple of my former teachers. | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I dreamt i saw my sef in my old secondary school with my old secondary school classmates..wat does dis mean..
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Some people have said that when U dream and see yourself in a place you used to be, that it is a sure sign of retrogression. Meaning that the spirit of backwardness is trailing the person. You need to seek God in prayers(like fasting and prayers) and seek for the help of your spiritual leaders.good luck.Hmmm. Some people. I have dreamt about my secondary school like 2 or 3 times climbing up the stairs or talking to a teacher. I finished from the school more than 10yrs ago.After dreaming about the school like twice, there was a need to help my sister go to the school to collect her Waec certificate. And guess what, I climbed up the stairs and spoke to couple of my former teachers. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Atheism Vs Deism (vs Theism) | Let's discuss atheism vs deism. Merits and logic of both sides . If some theists would like to chip in their own two cents, they are free, however buzugee, rastamouse and snthesis(for a different reason than the other two) can watch from the sidelines. If Davidylan wants to join in, he'd better be civil. Okay 3,2,1, let the games begin!!! | Atheism. . .freedomTheism. . . mental slavery Atheism. . . progressTheism. . . retro-progressive Atheism. . .peaceTheism. . .war-mongering Atheism. .
.informative Theism. . .STUPEFYING Atheism. . .live and let liveTheism. .
.live and let DIE Atheism. . . free from BIGOTRYTheism. . .full of BIGOTRYAtheism. . .super-human intelligenceTheism. . .divine ijjiocy Atheism.
. . HAPPY life without regretTheism. . . SAD life full of misery Atheism. . . realistsTheism. . . HYPOCRITES Bottom line? Everything good about Atheism. Nothing POSITIVE about THEISM! I endorse this message! Chief Mrs Callotti "THE PROUD CHOP AND CLEAN BETTER MOUTH AND NYANSH ADULTERER". . . AND STILL THE OSINACHI#1 OF MY DARLING HUSBAND'S VILLAGE! | 16 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Let's discuss atheism vs deism. Merits and logic of both sides . If some theists would like to chip in their own two cents, they are free, however buzugee, rastamouse and snthesis(for a different reason than the other two) can watch from the sidelines. If Davidylan wants to join in, he'd better be civil. Okay 3,2,1, let the games begin!!!
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Atheism. . .freedomTheism. . . mental slavery Atheism. . . progressTheism. . . retro-progressive Atheism. . .peaceTheism. . .war-mongering Atheism. .
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.live and let DIE Atheism. . . free from BIGOTRYTheism. . .full of BIGOTRYAtheism. . .super-human intelligenceTheism. . .divine ijjiocy Atheism.
. . HAPPY life without regretTheism. . . SAD life full of misery Atheism. . . realistsTheism. . . HYPOCRITES Bottom line? Everything good about Atheism. Nothing POSITIVE about THEISM! I endorse this message! Chief Mrs Callotti "THE PROUD CHOP AND CLEAN BETTER MOUTH AND NYANSH ADULTERER". . . AND STILL THE OSINACHI#1 OF MY DARLING HUSBAND'S VILLAGE! ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Picking And Chosing The Scriptures? God Is Watching Uuuuu | Even if our pastors are not teaching us the truth,we have the bible as our guide. When it comes to trousers for women Deut 22:5 The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man....They'll say we're no more under the lawWhen it comes to divorce Malachi 2:16 For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away...They'll say we're no more under the lawWhen u condemn indecent dressing prov 7:10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot.....They'll say we're no more under the lawI can go on and onI love beautiful dressing especially when it's not revealing yet very sexy. I went to a church few weeks ago and couldnt pray cos of the kind of irritating things the ladies wore to church in the name of fashion,the ugly mgbeke make-ups and the dance steps,more like a night club.But on the other hand some scriptures are compulsory and if u dont do them,u're not a serious member:You must pay tithe Malachi 3:10 bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse.(old testament)You must not come to church without money Exodus 34:19 And none shall come before me empty (old testament)I can also go on and onWhy is it that commands in the bible about giving are still valid whether in the new or old testament while the rest have bn abolished?.Even the pastors have dropped all the scriptures that talk about suffering in the name of Christ like the apostles did. Churches are being planted everywhere in Abuja,Lagos and the likes.And they're picking up their private jets one after the other. And the question is, if the churches are clustered in the cities,one minute from each other, who will preach to the poor people in the villages?. The bible is the bible. You cant pick and chose."God is watching all of us" | That is why our religious leaders are not that different from politicians that always sight or quote the part of our constitution that favour them | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Even if our pastors are not teaching us the truth,we have the bible as our guide. When it comes to trousers for women Deut 22:5 The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man....They'll say we're no more under the lawWhen it comes to divorce Malachi 2:16 For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away...They'll say we're no more under the lawWhen u condemn indecent dressing prov 7:10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot.....They'll say we're no more under the lawI can go on and onI love beautiful dressing especially when it's not revealing yet very sexy. I went to a church few weeks ago and couldnt pray cos of the kind of irritating things the ladies wore to church in the name of fashion,the ugly mgbeke make-ups and the dance steps,more like a night club.But on the other hand some scriptures are compulsory and if u dont do them,u're not a serious member:You must pay tithe Malachi 3:10 bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse.(old testament)You must not come to church without money Exodus 34:19 And none shall come before me empty (old testament)I can also go on and onWhy is it that commands in the bible about giving are still valid whether in the new or old testament while the rest have bn abolished?.Even the pastors have dropped all the scriptures that talk about suffering in the name of Christ like the apostles did. Churches are being planted everywhere in Abuja,Lagos and the likes.And they're picking up their private jets one after the other. And the question is, if the churches are clustered in the cities,one minute from each other, who will preach to the poor people in the villages?. The bible is the bible. You cant pick and chose."God is watching all of us"
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I Want To Join A Strong Brotherhood | Hey guys , I'm interested in joining any strong brotherhood that can give me wealth and riches. I don't want someone to tell me to pay money before joining. And I don't need stupid advice. Scammers pls stare clear. This is for the serious and mature people to contribute. Thanks Expecting your replies | Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?John 6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Hey guys , I'm interested in joining any strong brotherhood that can give me wealth and riches. I don't want someone to tell me to pay money before joining. And I don't need stupid advice. Scammers pls stare clear. This is for the serious and mature people to contribute. Thanks Expecting your replies
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Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?John 6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Television Church Program And Bank Account Numbers | Television church program and bank account numbers.I am getting worried and tired of church program on air, if you have live in nigeria you must have notice it, anytime you turn on your television the first thing you will see is church program. They have ocupide all the TV station displying bank account on the television screen,is like they have finaly gone out of the churchs and now on the TV. Most every pastor be popular, fame and successful?Christ never said anything about the TV screen.I am getting scared.Is this a money venture company or what? | You guys should use ur heads for once do you know how much its cost to be on air 24/7?if you dnt know its noting less than N15million a month.why do you want them to raise such ammount from?or you think they get montly allocation from the government? who send them? Will 15million not be enough to take care of the poor? | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Television church program and bank account numbers.I am getting worried and tired of church program on air, if you have live in nigeria you must have notice it, anytime you turn on your television the first thing you will see is church program. They have ocupide all the TV station displying bank account on the television screen,is like they have finaly gone out of the churchs and now on the TV. Most every pastor be popular, fame and successful?Christ never said anything about the TV screen.I am getting scared.Is this a money venture company or what?
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You guys should use ur heads for once do you know how much its cost to be on air 24/7?if you dnt know its noting less than N15million a month.why do you want them to raise such ammount from?or you think they get montly allocation from the government? who send them? Will 15million not be enough to take care of the poor? ### END CONVERSATION ### |
What Makes You Go To Church? | There are so many reasons why people go to church,most of them are genuine while others are adamant to the main purpose of d church.Below are d reasons why most people go to church1. To worship God2. To show off dancing skills3. To meet that special someone4. To make new friends5. To judge other people clothings6. To relax( if there is AC)7. To improve your talentu could list more reasons why u go to church. | To find chicks.To drink malt (new comer)An alternative when nepa no gree bring liteWill answer if it gets to front page | 5 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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There are so many reasons why people go to church,most of them are genuine while others are adamant to the main purpose of d church.Below are d reasons why most people go to church1. To worship God2. To show off dancing skills3. To meet that special someone4. To make new friends5. To judge other people clothings6. To relax( if there is AC)7. To improve your talentu could list more reasons why u go to church.
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To find chicks.To drink malt (new comer)An alternative when nepa no gree bring liteWill answer if it gets to front page ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Jehovah Witnesses Turn Me Off | I don't know why i get so angry when i see them mostly the men all cooperate with their annoying big bags, preaching about their deceitful doctrine of 144,000 going to heaven out of all the billions that have come and will still come then distributing their annoying magazines and asking for voluntary contributions, if it was voluntary do you need to ask for it? they are lucky am not a violent person i would have added beating to pushing them out. | though am nt a xtian but jw re d best of xtians,strict bible followers.and they dont deceive themselves | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I don't know why i get so angry when i see them mostly the men all cooperate with their annoying big bags, preaching about their deceitful doctrine of 144,000 going to heaven out of all the billions that have come and will still come then distributing their annoying magazines and asking for voluntary contributions, if it was voluntary do you need to ask for it? they are lucky am not a violent person i would have added beating to pushing them out.
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though am nt a xtian but jw re d best of xtians,strict bible followers.and they dont deceive themselves ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Who Or What Do Atheists Turn To In Times Of Trouble? | As a christian, prayers and fasting works for me in times of trouble & sorrow. I wonder who or what atheists turn to in times of trouble! How do you guys deal with it? It's none of my business but I keep wondering how you guys cope | THEY TURN TO A WONDERFUL KIND HANDSOME AND GENEROUS FELLOW BY THE NAME OF JACK DANIELS | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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As a christian, prayers and fasting works for me in times of trouble & sorrow. I wonder who or what atheists turn to in times of trouble! How do you guys deal with it? It's none of my business but I keep wondering how you guys cope
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Proper Method Of Calculating Your Tithe | To every bible believing Christain, tithe is an injunction of the Almighty God. Tithe is similar to Moslem's Zakkat. In Malachai 3, God's words equates a man who does not pay his tithe as a man robbing God and therefore cursed by God with licking basket. Devourers are from God consumes his earnings. Some believe that tithe is an Old Testament injunction and therefore no applicable to New Testament days. However same people would agree that the ten commandments given to Moses in Old testament have not been abrogated by reason of the introduction the New Testament. But for those who believe in the principle of tithing, how do you arrive at the actual amount to pay. Is it 10% of your gross earnings or net earnings. A salary earners salary should be 10% of his total earning since tax would have be deducted and not 10 % of amount remaining after deduction of expenses. A businessman's tithe is 10 % of entire profit arrived by deducting the cost of production/invested fund. So guys how do you arrive at your calculation if you pay your tithe? | Dangote is a tither! In Islam, Tithe is in form of Zakat and it is mandatory for every muslim to pay it as commanded by Allah. Besides, tithe does not only add to ur wealth but ur total well being. The bible injunction that instituted tithe said that if u pay ur tithe God will remove every devourer from u. Devourer is not necessarily poverty, but things that bring unhappiness to u or make u waste ur wealth. It could be that strange illness that defiles cure that one labours with secretly and sheds secret tears, it could be people cheating and stealing from u, it could be a lot of things. in that case Islamic tithe must be the deal since Dangote is 107 times richer than Oyedepo(from Forbes figures).you better come and lets drop our bibles pick up the koran and jet to mecca to stone the devil.Men, erroneous doctrines have really taken root.so so sad | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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To every bible believing Christain, tithe is an injunction of the Almighty God. Tithe is similar to Moslem's Zakkat. In Malachai 3, God's words equates a man who does not pay his tithe as a man robbing God and therefore cursed by God with licking basket. Devourers are from God consumes his earnings. Some believe that tithe is an Old Testament injunction and therefore no applicable to New Testament days. However same people would agree that the ten commandments given to Moses in Old testament have not been abrogated by reason of the introduction the New Testament. But for those who believe in the principle of tithing, how do you arrive at the actual amount to pay. Is it 10% of your gross earnings or net earnings. A salary earners salary should be 10% of his total earning since tax would have be deducted and not 10 % of amount remaining after deduction of expenses. A businessman's tithe is 10 % of entire profit arrived by deducting the cost of production/invested fund. So guys how do you arrive at your calculation if you pay your tithe?
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Dangote is a tither! In Islam, Tithe is in form of Zakat and it is mandatory for every muslim to pay it as commanded by Allah. Besides, tithe does not only add to ur wealth but ur total well being. The bible injunction that instituted tithe said that if u pay ur tithe God will remove every devourer from u. Devourer is not necessarily poverty, but things that bring unhappiness to u or make u waste ur wealth. It could be that strange illness that defiles cure that one labours with secretly and sheds secret tears, it could be people cheating and stealing from u, it could be a lot of things. in that case Islamic tithe must be the deal since Dangote is 107 times richer than Oyedepo(from Forbes figures).you better come and lets drop our bibles pick up the koran and jet to mecca to stone the devil.Men, erroneous doctrines have really taken root.so so sad ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Pastor Said MouthAction Is Wrong In Marriage | I went to church yesterdy and my pastor preached about sex and marriage.He said MouthAction is wrong in marraige.He said our mouth is for food only and MouthAction does cause mouth cancer.Do you agree with my pastor? | What's the purpose of a good marriage if no bhlow job action was involved. | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I went to church yesterdy and my pastor preached about sex and marriage.He said MouthAction is wrong in marraige.He said our mouth is for food only and MouthAction does cause mouth cancer.Do you agree with my pastor?
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What Is God Called In The Arabic Translation Of The Bible? | Hello my dear friends. Would you be kind enough to answer me question? | I was joking, "pulling your legs". I appreciate the effort made not to upset me though. #LOLFrom the Islamic perspective, God does not compromise on his unity or if you like uniqueness and unquestionable authority. Hence, Allah is his favourite name because it defines just that.I like your opening phrase - from the Islamic perspective- cause it helps define your meaning and line of thought. Now,do you think its an aberration for Arab non-Muslims to use the term Allah? As they (Arab Non-Muslims)see it its root is from pre-Islamic Arab and is generically meant to describe "the supreme deity"? Do you think that since Islam uses it to denote God (from the Islamic perspective), its meaning is unique to Islam and therefore not proper to be used to denote God from another religious perspective?Whats your take. In fact, let me come clean; I am itching to find out, why did you ask the question in the first place? | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Hello my dear friends. Would you be kind enough to answer me question?
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I was joking, "pulling your legs". I appreciate the effort made not to upset me though. #LOLFrom the Islamic perspective, God does not compromise on his unity or if you like uniqueness and unquestionable authority. Hence, Allah is his favourite name because it defines just that.I like your opening phrase - from the Islamic perspective- cause it helps define your meaning and line of thought. Now,do you think its an aberration for Arab non-Muslims to use the term Allah? As they (Arab Non-Muslims)see it its root is from pre-Islamic Arab and is generically meant to describe "the supreme deity"? Do you think that since Islam uses it to denote God (from the Islamic perspective), its meaning is unique to Islam and therefore not proper to be used to denote God from another religious perspective?Whats your take. In fact, let me come clean; I am itching to find out, why did you ask the question in the first place? ### END CONVERSATION ### |
What Kind Of HOPE Does Your Pastor Preach? | What's the name of your church?What kind of hope does he/she preach?Financial satisfaction? Heavenly grace? 'A new car each year, for paying your tithes', or hell for your enemies, unless dem free youHolla! | This is a true story of what happen in my church today..Today in church our Preacher said: "If I had all the beer intheworld, I'd take it and throw it into theriver". And the congregation cried,"Amen!""And if I had all the wine in the world, I'dtake it and throw it in the river". And thecongregation cried, "Amen!""And if I had all the whiskey and rum in theworld, I'd take it all and throw it in the river".Again the congregation cried,"Amen!"After the sermon, the preacher sat down. The deaconthen stood up & said: "For our closing hymn,let's turn to page 126 of our hymn booksand sing, 'We shall drink from thatriver'".THE CONGREGATION SCREAMEDHALLELUJAH!!!! and i was like WTF | 4 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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What's the name of your church?What kind of hope does he/she preach?Financial satisfaction? Heavenly grace? 'A new car each year, for paying your tithes', or hell for your enemies, unless dem free youHolla!
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This is a true story of what happen in my church today..Today in church our Preacher said: "If I had all the beer intheworld, I'd take it and throw it into theriver". And the congregation cried,"Amen!""And if I had all the wine in the world, I'dtake it and throw it in the river". And thecongregation cried, "Amen!""And if I had all the whiskey and rum in theworld, I'd take it all and throw it in the river".Again the congregation cried,"Amen!"After the sermon, the preacher sat down. The deaconthen stood up & said: "For our closing hymn,let's turn to page 126 of our hymn booksand sing, 'We shall drink from thatriver'".THE CONGREGATION SCREAMEDHALLELUJAH!!!! and i was like WTF ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Any Athiest In This House ? | Hello my great people I believe there use feedom of worship in Nija I am an atheists I do not believe in god or religion do we have any Plesse | BUZUGEE, ah, I can't caps lock How dare you talk back to your atheist masters?Random: and I remember some xtians protesting googles support of the ghey, saying they will boycott google. They did this by posting videos on youtube... Yes they continued to use youtube after it was pointed out to them, probably used google when no one was watching as well..And it being sallah and all, my family doing some goat soup. Ima try get em to make some talking snake soup, probably using the talking fire as he (he says he's a 'he') says he's bored, wouldn't want it roasting the house just to amuse itself. YOU DAYUM RIGHT ABOUT THAT. JOB 9 VS 24 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: YUP THE WORLD CURRENTLY BELONGS TO YOUR DADDY, BEELZEBUB THAT IS. SO YOU DAYUM RIGHT IN THAT YOU ARE MY MASTERS NOW. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Hello my great people I believe there use feedom of worship in Nija I am an atheists I do not believe in god or religion do we have any Plesse
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BUZUGEE, ah, I can't caps lock How dare you talk back to your atheist masters?Random: and I remember some xtians protesting googles support of the ghey, saying they will boycott google. They did this by posting videos on youtube... Yes they continued to use youtube after it was pointed out to them, probably used google when no one was watching as well..And it being sallah and all, my family doing some goat soup. Ima try get em to make some talking snake soup, probably using the talking fire as he (he says he's a 'he') says he's bored, wouldn't want it roasting the house just to amuse itself. YOU DAYUM RIGHT ABOUT THAT. JOB 9 VS 24 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: YUP THE WORLD CURRENTLY BELONGS TO YOUR DADDY, BEELZEBUB THAT IS. SO YOU DAYUM RIGHT IN THAT YOU ARE MY MASTERS NOW. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
To Preach Tithing is to Preach Fraud | Tithing has been abolished. We are now under a better covenant with Jesus Christ as our high priest.If you want to practise the tithe by volition , good for you , but do not formulate a doctrine out of this ancient rite.To preach that believers MUST tithe is akin to FRAUD."and that no man transgress and defraud his brother in the matter because the Lord is the avenger in all these things, just as we also told you before and solemnly warned you." - 1 Thessalonians 4:6Here we see that to defraud a brother is a transgression and the Lord will punish all those who practise this wickedness, yet many today who parade themselves as bible teachers defraud their members off billions of dollars on a worldwide and annual basis.Any believer who continues to insist on the tithe is either naive and ignorant of the bible or a willing participant in this fraud .If you are a pastor or a preacher, get a JOB , work with your hands and earn your income. If the church decides to support you in addition to your income, good, if not , do not depend on it.Apostle Paul worked making tents, who are these thieving so called MOG who depend on 'GOD's' Money to live big and build corporate organisations and business empires ?With all the billions of tithe money, the poor in the church are getting poorer, the widows are neglected and the orphans are the last people on the minds of these thieves.Tithing is the 21st century replacement for the other FRAUD called the Indulgences. | Halleluyah!Here is one sermon I can agree with.I second that. Halleluyah indeed!@Frosbel:You see,well all have some common decency in us.Our souls burn with rage at the sight of Deceit and Fraud.We atheists realize that everyone is entitled to or even needs to believe in something. Whichever belief system makes one better citizen is welcome and encouraged.Our sometimes militant outspokenness against religion, most especially evangelical chritianity, has to do with glaring nature of fear mongering, deceit, abuse and fraud that is deeply embedded in the evangelical version of christianity. It gladdens me that even Christians realize, and express shock and outrage at the level of fraud and exploitation perpetuated by this mercantilistic approach to christian fellowship and salvation. | 4 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Tithing has been abolished. We are now under a better covenant with Jesus Christ as our high priest.If you want to practise the tithe by volition , good for you , but do not formulate a doctrine out of this ancient rite.To preach that believers MUST tithe is akin to FRAUD."and that no man transgress and defraud his brother in the matter because the Lord is the avenger in all these things, just as we also told you before and solemnly warned you." - 1 Thessalonians 4:6Here we see that to defraud a brother is a transgression and the Lord will punish all those who practise this wickedness, yet many today who parade themselves as bible teachers defraud their members off billions of dollars on a worldwide and annual basis.Any believer who continues to insist on the tithe is either naive and ignorant of the bible or a willing participant in this fraud .If you are a pastor or a preacher, get a JOB , work with your hands and earn your income. If the church decides to support you in addition to your income, good, if not , do not depend on it.Apostle Paul worked making tents, who are these thieving so called MOG who depend on 'GOD's' Money to live big and build corporate organisations and business empires ?With all the billions of tithe money, the poor in the church are getting poorer, the widows are neglected and the orphans are the last people on the minds of these thieves.Tithing is the 21st century replacement for the other FRAUD called the Indulgences.
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Halleluyah!Here is one sermon I can agree with.I second that. Halleluyah indeed!@Frosbel:You see,well all have some common decency in us.Our souls burn with rage at the sight of Deceit and Fraud.We atheists realize that everyone is entitled to or even needs to believe in something. Whichever belief system makes one better citizen is welcome and encouraged.Our sometimes militant outspokenness against religion, most especially evangelical chritianity, has to do with glaring nature of fear mongering, deceit, abuse and fraud that is deeply embedded in the evangelical version of christianity. It gladdens me that even Christians realize, and express shock and outrage at the level of fraud and exploitation perpetuated by this mercantilistic approach to christian fellowship and salvation. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Mazaje: Let's Discuss Atheism: An Insight | Mazaje (Mazan Kworai)Lets Discuss 'Atheism'Let me keep start it by asking you to1. Define Atheism in your own words2. Give a little insight on your journey to finding atheismIna fata za mu yi hiran cin gaba | Ok ....Firstly we have pantheist who believe the universe as the god....Secondly What if the true 'creator,catalyst,supernatural being,god etc' in question is either unknown, unpronounced or exclusive to human knowledge? As a professing atheist im finding hard to believe that you dont have a clear- cut stance on life origin which is the key to the 'god' question....Sure, the universe could be god for whom ever wishes to give it that label. . .My position is if the universe has a creator or creators no body know what it is or what they are, every body is just speculating, the hypothesis that religions proffer of the creator or creators of the universe if anything like that exist deserving worship, answering prayers, speaking the human language, interacting with them, having a chosen men, or a right religion is all FALSE and pure DELUSION. . . .All religions and the gods they worship are man made, 5000 years ago in ancient egypt Ra was the only god, Jesus god and allah god as we now know them came into existence 2000 and 1400 years old respectively, before then gods like zeus, Amun etc were the true gods to various people depending on their location. . .I do not care about the origin of life because nobody knows that for sure, all the hypothesis and speculations out there do not have substantial evidence to back them up as such I reject all of them. .
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Mazaje (Mazan Kworai)Lets Discuss 'Atheism'Let me keep start it by asking you to1. Define Atheism in your own words2. Give a little insight on your journey to finding atheismIna fata za mu yi hiran cin gaba
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Ok ....Firstly we have pantheist who believe the universe as the god....Secondly What if the true 'creator,catalyst,supernatural being,god etc' in question is either unknown, unpronounced or exclusive to human knowledge? As a professing atheist im finding hard to believe that you dont have a clear- cut stance on life origin which is the key to the 'god' question....Sure, the universe could be god for whom ever wishes to give it that label. . .My position is if the universe has a creator or creators no body know what it is or what they are, every body is just speculating, the hypothesis that religions proffer of the creator or creators of the universe if anything like that exist deserving worship, answering prayers, speaking the human language, interacting with them, having a chosen men, or a right religion is all FALSE and pure DELUSION. . . .All religions and the gods they worship are man made, 5000 years ago in ancient egypt Ra was the only god, Jesus god and allah god as we now know them came into existence 2000 and 1400 years old respectively, before then gods like zeus, Amun etc were the true gods to various people depending on their location. . .I do not care about the origin of life because nobody knows that for sure, all the hypothesis and speculations out there do not have substantial evidence to back them up as such I reject all of them. .
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Mothers Day; Attention Plappvile, Ijwawkid, Truthislight Etc, Whats Your Take? | Did you observe a thanksgiving service today in your church for mothers or is this also against your practice just like christmas and easter? | Hmmm......was never aware today was mothers day.........the truth is the only observance that we observe in an arranged setting as a congregation is the lords evening meal.....we don't take personal celebrations to congregation gatherings.................I should ask you what's the origin of mothers day?? | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Did you observe a thanksgiving service today in your church for mothers or is this also against your practice just like christmas and easter?
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Hmmm......was never aware today was mothers day.........the truth is the only observance that we observe in an arranged setting as a congregation is the lords evening meal.....we don't take personal celebrations to congregation gatherings.................I should ask you what's the origin of mothers day?? ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Which among The Apostle/ Disciples Do You Like Most? | Just as the question goes, the Apostle that i love most had to be Paul, it is on record that paul was among the few of the apostle that was educated in the law of his time and that really shaped him and when the spirit of God came upon him, he was able to do the work of God faithfully and professionally as you can see it in the number of epistles that was written by him.Another Apostle that i love so much has to Peter, Peter was an Humble Apostle.So over to you, which of them do you like most and why? | Paul | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Just as the question goes, the Apostle that i love most had to be Paul, it is on record that paul was among the few of the apostle that was educated in the law of his time and that really shaped him and when the spirit of God came upon him, he was able to do the work of God faithfully and professionally as you can see it in the number of epistles that was written by him.Another Apostle that i love so much has to Peter, Peter was an Humble Apostle.So over to you, which of them do you like most and why?
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Are We Really Living In The Last Days? | News headlines are predominantly shocking, all we hear are crimes,wars, rumour of wars, sexual immorality,global disasters, economic problems,etc.Are we truly living in the last days as Jesus Christ prophecied in the bible? , most of our moral ethic values have long waned away. The domination of the illuminati, the New world order, the nuclear threat to eliminate Israel ,the mark of the beast which would take effect in USA by march next year, the mayan doomsday prophecy ,and most importantly the evolution of a one world religion CHRISLAM.Does this events all sum up to the return of our Lord Jesus Christ? | d fact is dat now, there is technology wich encourages realtime fast data transmission, my fada in osun state 1965 in sec skul den because only newspaper was comon cannot knw dat earth quate happened in japan, korean war claimed 1000 lives today, ritualist killed 100 pple etc, but now d world has access to bbm,cable,internet,radio,tv, do u knw how many aluu kind of killin dat has happend in d past dat we neva heard, and d news pple know we are moved by tragedies so dey post dem, to draw traffic to der site and get free google ad money | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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News headlines are predominantly shocking, all we hear are crimes,wars, rumour of wars, sexual immorality,global disasters, economic problems,etc.Are we truly living in the last days as Jesus Christ prophecied in the bible? , most of our moral ethic values have long waned away. The domination of the illuminati, the New world order, the nuclear threat to eliminate Israel ,the mark of the beast which would take effect in USA by march next year, the mayan doomsday prophecy ,and most importantly the evolution of a one world religion CHRISLAM.Does this events all sum up to the return of our Lord Jesus Christ?
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d fact is dat now, there is technology wich encourages realtime fast data transmission, my fada in osun state 1965 in sec skul den because only newspaper was comon cannot knw dat earth quate happened in japan, korean war claimed 1000 lives today, ritualist killed 100 pple etc, but now d world has access to bbm,cable,internet,radio,tv, do u knw how many aluu kind of killin dat has happend in d past dat we neva heard, and d news pple know we are moved by tragedies so dey post dem, to draw traffic to der site and get free google ad money ### END CONVERSATION ### |
The Bishops Fly On Air,pastors And Deacons Drive Good Cars,what Of The Members? | [b][/b]Jesus said to the rich man,sell all your things and follow me.(He knows that when material things are attached to you,your serving him will be based on those material things he has blessed you with.In Act 2:45,the apostles were selling their possessions to see to it that those who gave their lives to God have something to start up with life.But now those who gave their lives to God,some people exploit them in the same manner they gave their lives to Christ.What are they doing with private jets,big cars,mansions,they are laying their treasures here on earth,instead of laying them in heaven.Maybe they forgot the scriptures. Brethren,I urge you this day,be ye stead fast,don't practice religion,fear God,keep his commandment,believe in the mystery of his birth,death,and Resurration power,and accept him as your lord and savior.That is all we need in this end time season.Now I know why God's said,that his judgement will start from the church.[left][/left] | Most members live in one bedroom face me I face you apartment and trek...........Just met a woman here in delta state who boasted that she contributed to pastor AYO purchasing his new private Jet...And guess what??...The woman leaves in self contain.....and treks everyday to her petty business...I had to SMH!!!!!......Then I realized how mumu-ish many nigerians are........ | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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[b][/b]Jesus said to the rich man,sell all your things and follow me.(He knows that when material things are attached to you,your serving him will be based on those material things he has blessed you with.In Act 2:45,the apostles were selling their possessions to see to it that those who gave their lives to God have something to start up with life.But now those who gave their lives to God,some people exploit them in the same manner they gave their lives to Christ.What are they doing with private jets,big cars,mansions,they are laying their treasures here on earth,instead of laying them in heaven.Maybe they forgot the scriptures. Brethren,I urge you this day,be ye stead fast,don't practice religion,fear God,keep his commandment,believe in the mystery of his birth,death,and Resurration power,and accept him as your lord and savior.That is all we need in this end time season.Now I know why God's said,that his judgement will start from the church.[left][/left]
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Most members live in one bedroom face me I face you apartment and trek...........Just met a woman here in delta state who boasted that she contributed to pastor AYO purchasing his new private Jet...And guess what??...The woman leaves in self contain.....and treks everyday to her petty business...I had to SMH!!!!!......Then I realized how mumu-ish many nigerians are........ ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Grace Flows When Stop Struggling | aMy brother, I have plenty,a Esauanswered. aKeep what you have foryourself.a But Jacob insisted, aNo, if I havefound favor with you, please accept this giftfrom meafor God has been very graciousto me. I have more than enough.aGenesis 33:9a11, NLTGrace Flows When You Stop StrugglingMost people would have given up on Jacob,the scheming deceiver and manipulator. Butnot God.One night, while attempting to appease thebrother he had stolen from, Jacob met theLord. He grabbed hold of the Lord and forhours, tried to wrestle a blessing from Him.What did the Lord do? He touched Jacobaship socket and put it out of joint, so thatJacob wound up helpless before the Lord.The Lord changed Jacob that night. Heshowed Jacob how it was only when Jacobasgrabbing and wrestling finally stopped thatHis grace was able to flow. That night, Godchanged Jacobas name from adeceivera toaprincea (Israel), and added to himblessings that were beyond his own efforts.You see, we cannot try to wrestle blessingsfrom God. It is when we give up on ourscheming, deceiving and manipulating toget ahead in life, and completely trust Hisgrace alone that His provision flowsunabated.Henceforth you will not struggle again in life!Christ supernatural grace and unmeritedfavor will rest upon you now and forever inJesus name!Have a blessed week | More graace to you brother. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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aMy brother, I have plenty,a Esauanswered. aKeep what you have foryourself.a But Jacob insisted, aNo, if I havefound favor with you, please accept this giftfrom meafor God has been very graciousto me. I have more than enough.aGenesis 33:9a11, NLTGrace Flows When You Stop StrugglingMost people would have given up on Jacob,the scheming deceiver and manipulator. Butnot God.One night, while attempting to appease thebrother he had stolen from, Jacob met theLord. He grabbed hold of the Lord and forhours, tried to wrestle a blessing from Him.What did the Lord do? He touched Jacobaship socket and put it out of joint, so thatJacob wound up helpless before the Lord.The Lord changed Jacob that night. Heshowed Jacob how it was only when Jacobasgrabbing and wrestling finally stopped thatHis grace was able to flow. That night, Godchanged Jacobas name from adeceivera toaprincea (Israel), and added to himblessings that were beyond his own efforts.You see, we cannot try to wrestle blessingsfrom God. It is when we give up on ourscheming, deceiving and manipulating toget ahead in life, and completely trust Hisgrace alone that His provision flowsunabated.Henceforth you will not struggle again in life!Christ supernatural grace and unmeritedfavor will rest upon you now and forever inJesus name!Have a blessed week
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Earthquakes Are As A Result Of People's Sins? | Someone just told me Earthquakes happen in areas where the Sin rate is high. How true? | If it happens where sins are much y avnt we experienced it in Nigeria. Have you or do you have any knowlege about plate tectonics.would have loved to enlighten you but I get paid for things I know that you don't know. Instead of basing everything on religion base it on science. Everything revolves round science | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Someone just told me Earthquakes happen in areas where the Sin rate is high. How true?
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If it happens where sins are much y avnt we experienced it in Nigeria. Have you or do you have any knowlege about plate tectonics.would have loved to enlighten you but I get paid for things I know that you don't know. Instead of basing everything on religion base it on science. Everything revolves round science ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Bini Or Esan Traditional Religon | Does anyone know were I can find information on the Bini/Edo or Esan traditional religion? I am Esan and I am interested in following my people's traditional religion. Please help me out. I live abroad, so there is no one I know that can help me. | you will need to visit the priest to guide you. atleast once for the beginning to direct you on what to do. you have to do this when you visit your native place. from then onwards you can practice it yourself. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Does anyone know were I can find information on the Bini/Edo or Esan traditional religion? I am Esan and I am interested in following my people's traditional religion. Please help me out. I live abroad, so there is no one I know that can help me.
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you will need to visit the priest to guide you. atleast once for the beginning to direct you on what to do. you have to do this when you visit your native place. from then onwards you can practice it yourself. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Can Muslims Make Heaven? | Can someone please shed light on where muslims will end up when they die,having clearlyrecorded in the bible,Jesus said, no one can get tothe father except through me and muslims don'taccept Jesus,where will their eternal home be? | Can Christians achieve Nirvana?Can Hindus go to Valhalla? | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Can someone please shed light on where muslims will end up when they die,having clearlyrecorded in the bible,Jesus said, no one can get tothe father except through me and muslims don'taccept Jesus,where will their eternal home be?
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What Do You Think Would Be The Sweetest Thing In Heaven? | We worship God today because we all strive for eternal life, but, what would we be doing for all eternity? Only worship? Considering there wouldn't be alcohol, marriage, parties and so many other things. What do you think would be the sweetest thing in Heaven? | You'll become a full spiritual being so the things of the world wouldn't matter much to you anymore. You'll know God fully and you'll worship & reverence Him for all of eternity. Forget about internet, s e x, gaming consoles etc. all these things won't matter anymore and you'll have no need for them, you'll find inner peace and you'll be satisfied. God enable me to make your Kingdom, Amen! | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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We worship God today because we all strive for eternal life, but, what would we be doing for all eternity? Only worship? Considering there wouldn't be alcohol, marriage, parties and so many other things. What do you think would be the sweetest thing in Heaven?
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You'll become a full spiritual being so the things of the world wouldn't matter much to you anymore. You'll know God fully and you'll worship & reverence Him for all of eternity. Forget about internet, s e x, gaming consoles etc. all these things won't matter anymore and you'll have no need for them, you'll find inner peace and you'll be satisfied. God enable me to make your Kingdom, Amen! ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Did You Put The Last Church Sermon In To Practice? | It is saddens my heart when i see people going to church without putting the previous sermon or any of the pass church sermons into practice. Why is that Godlinism only last less than 24hrs in this part of the world? Whe are only Godly from 6am-5pm (sunday school inclusive), our bibles are shelved immediately after this period. I often try to figure out the essence of warming benches in our various churches when it is quite obvious that all the preachings will be highlighted and discarded immediately that bible is shelved and ours church shoes,tie and shirts were hung in our wardrobes, is this not first class hypocrisy? We shouldn't treat God like Nigerian police and think we can bribe him with that #50 and #20 on sundays. My dearest christian, stop seeing tithe and offerings as direct spear head that will automatically pave way for us into paradise, let match what we hear with actions. I wish ya all happy SUNDAY. | Helllllll yeaaaaaa! I love my sweeeeeeeet sexxxxyyyyy nebor as mysef... ..... For 2hrs 70mins + 83secs | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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It is saddens my heart when i see people going to church without putting the previous sermon or any of the pass church sermons into practice. Why is that Godlinism only last less than 24hrs in this part of the world? Whe are only Godly from 6am-5pm (sunday school inclusive), our bibles are shelved immediately after this period. I often try to figure out the essence of warming benches in our various churches when it is quite obvious that all the preachings will be highlighted and discarded immediately that bible is shelved and ours church shoes,tie and shirts were hung in our wardrobes, is this not first class hypocrisy? We shouldn't treat God like Nigerian police and think we can bribe him with that #50 and #20 on sundays. My dearest christian, stop seeing tithe and offerings as direct spear head that will automatically pave way for us into paradise, let match what we hear with actions. I wish ya all happy SUNDAY.
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Christ Embassy Begins Her Annual International Pastors And Partners Conference | Its indeed 7 days of glory in Gods define presence. Holding at the LCA, Ikeja, lagos | ^^You just have to be silly at all times, right?What is wrong with you sir? Don't you ever get tired of mocking people and Churches? | 5 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Its indeed 7 days of glory in Gods define presence. Holding at the LCA, Ikeja, lagos
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Happy Birthday Rev. Anita Oyakhilome! | Please join me and millions around the world to celebrate this amazing woman of God, Reverend Anita Oyakhilome. Her passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ, humility and fellowship with the Holy Spirit continue to inspire many. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MA! | Where in the bible does it say christians should celebrate birthdays?mtcheewwhere in d bible did dey say christains must go TII2IIIA I2III school,mtcheeeeew, | 20 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Please join me and millions around the world to celebrate this amazing woman of God, Reverend Anita Oyakhilome. Her passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ, humility and fellowship with the Holy Spirit continue to inspire many. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MA!
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Should Science Be The Only Legitimate Guiding Force? | Science is a fundamental aspect in human life and so is spirituality for some. Both can open up (and also close) the way an individual thinks and perceives.However science strives to maintain objectivity whilst spirituality is subjective thus is it important to balance the two? And what happens when science is in conflict with ones belief?Whilst anotheras beliefs should not be imposed on anyone, science should at least be held as a universal basic but akin to some peopleas individual beliefs some parts of science still remains theoretical.Although beliefs should not be used to legislate a country, life is more abstract and science cannot or has yet to decisively measure certain important principles such as morality (albeit morality can be subjective).But just because spirituality may be optional (and personal) for some unlike science which is largely compulsory and universal does that make spirituality less significant? "Science without Religion Is Lame, Religion without Science Is Blind" a Albert Einstein: Agree or Disagree? | What I understood as Spirituality from E-engineer was that it was Curiousity, which of course drives the search for knowledge.Boith Science and Religion are man's attempt to find knowledge. Religion often is the social realm that holds explanations for reality, man's existence, the nature of his curiousity, society etc. Its kind of an ancient attempt at philosophy as we know it. Also has a role of preserving societal order , status quo OR vent for social change.For example, Sumerian priests could accurately predict eclipses, yet placed a mystical shroud over such knowledge and exercised immense power which influenced social behaviour, gave authority a legitimacy and other social rites.Same with the Egyptians, the priests were the intelligentsia. They had scribes, mathematicans, architects, doctors. So religion presents answers, just as modern science does. So its inevitable for both to clash and conflict.While Science is one dimensional and narrow, religion is more dynamic, diverse, appealing; it goes beyond just finding truth (or what it believes to be), its a basis for ethical values, defines essence of life etc. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Science is a fundamental aspect in human life and so is spirituality for some. Both can open up (and also close) the way an individual thinks and perceives.However science strives to maintain objectivity whilst spirituality is subjective thus is it important to balance the two? And what happens when science is in conflict with ones belief?Whilst anotheras beliefs should not be imposed on anyone, science should at least be held as a universal basic but akin to some peopleas individual beliefs some parts of science still remains theoretical.Although beliefs should not be used to legislate a country, life is more abstract and science cannot or has yet to decisively measure certain important principles such as morality (albeit morality can be subjective).But just because spirituality may be optional (and personal) for some unlike science which is largely compulsory and universal does that make spirituality less significant? "Science without Religion Is Lame, Religion without Science Is Blind" a Albert Einstein: Agree or Disagree?
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What I understood as Spirituality from E-engineer was that it was Curiousity, which of course drives the search for knowledge.Boith Science and Religion are man's attempt to find knowledge. Religion often is the social realm that holds explanations for reality, man's existence, the nature of his curiousity, society etc. Its kind of an ancient attempt at philosophy as we know it. Also has a role of preserving societal order , status quo OR vent for social change.For example, Sumerian priests could accurately predict eclipses, yet placed a mystical shroud over such knowledge and exercised immense power which influenced social behaviour, gave authority a legitimacy and other social rites.Same with the Egyptians, the priests were the intelligentsia. They had scribes, mathematicans, architects, doctors. So religion presents answers, just as modern science does. So its inevitable for both to clash and conflict.While Science is one dimensional and narrow, religion is more dynamic, diverse, appealing; it goes beyond just finding truth (or what it believes to be), its a basis for ethical values, defines essence of life etc. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
The Widow's Offering.... | Believers should seek God, and not a legalistic rule, about how much to give. The value of our offering is not determined by how much we give, but how we give.Mark 12:41-44 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury.Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth,this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everythingaall she had to live on." 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. The way God values our offerings is different than how men do. | The fact that there is not one piece of evidence for god?The fact that the bible supports slavery instead of condemning it?The fact that the major churches once supported slavery and have apologised for such?The fact that christianity is just a foriegn religion brough to us by Europeans? The fact that creationism is a lie? Ok. I see. So i believe since you are not a christian any more, just avoid us that are christians; stop peeping into christian threads na so u no go get these reminders/nightmares every time. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Believers should seek God, and not a legalistic rule, about how much to give. The value of our offering is not determined by how much we give, but how we give.Mark 12:41-44 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury.Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth,this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everythingaall she had to live on." 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. The way God values our offerings is different than how men do.
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The fact that there is not one piece of evidence for god?The fact that the bible supports slavery instead of condemning it?The fact that the major churches once supported slavery and have apologised for such?The fact that christianity is just a foriegn religion brough to us by Europeans? The fact that creationism is a lie? Ok. I see. So i believe since you are not a christian any more, just avoid us that are christians; stop peeping into christian threads na so u no go get these reminders/nightmares every time. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Can Someone Explain This For Me? | I was just reading this portion of the bible and suddenly got shocked at the below passage. Please explain if you have a better explanation. Thanks.1 Corinthians 14:33-36For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. 34, Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak, but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35, And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is shameful for women to speak in church. 36, Or did the word of God come originally from you? Or was it you only that it reached? | Smartie gurl: If that is the case, what right have we to chose what portion of the bible should be changed, because i know of many portions of the bible people will never fell to respect and speak of always. K2039 be serious please.I don't agree that any portion of the bible to be changed.Critically looking at that same chapter, Paul also instructed men to keep silent at certain points too. It had more to do with orderliness in the church in those days, besides the church was just growing then and most women were uneducated in the Scriptures, so Paul suggested if any woman had any question, she should ask her husband when they leave the church and if the husband can't answer her, he can in turn ask someone who can. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I was just reading this portion of the bible and suddenly got shocked at the below passage. Please explain if you have a better explanation. Thanks.1 Corinthians 14:33-36For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. 34, Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak, but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35, And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is shameful for women to speak in church. 36, Or did the word of God come originally from you? Or was it you only that it reached?
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Smartie gurl: If that is the case, what right have we to chose what portion of the bible should be changed, because i know of many portions of the bible people will never fell to respect and speak of always. K2039 be serious please.I don't agree that any portion of the bible to be changed.Critically looking at that same chapter, Paul also instructed men to keep silent at certain points too. It had more to do with orderliness in the church in those days, besides the church was just growing then and most women were uneducated in the Scriptures, so Paul suggested if any woman had any question, she should ask her husband when they leave the church and if the husband can't answer her, he can in turn ask someone who can. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Perception Management: Pope Francis, A Breath Of Fresh Air | Barely a week into his papacy Pope Francis is doing miracles in the area of perception management. What is so unique and refreshing about this is the fact that it is not being managed or run by professional public relations firms or spin doctors. No. The man is simply being himself.For me, it rekindles my hitherto dwindling optimism about human nature. It gladdens my heart that a good man can make bring so much sunshine to a dark environment in a very short time.Although the numerous tasks before him are yet to be tackled, he has done a remarkable job, first, in evoking what is perhaps the most important ingredient of all: Passion and Hope.Many People, including yours truly, an atheist, might finally get a chance to see and perhaps understand what it means to be a christian.Pope Francis says" He wants to see a poorer church". Now please compare that statement the noisy rants of the the packs of pentecostal hayenas, fraudsters and clowns around you, who are just too eager to tell you that Jesus was a billionaire.Pope Francis might just be the fresh air that the body of christianity has badly needed for many millenia.I wish him long reign and plenty of luck as he seeks to reassert the humble teachings of Jesus, and to purge a descrepit religious institution of corruption and perversion. | 'I haf die today'...ooman for president!!! You "haf die" because I love people irrespective of their religions? Are you sure the devil is not using you? | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Barely a week into his papacy Pope Francis is doing miracles in the area of perception management. What is so unique and refreshing about this is the fact that it is not being managed or run by professional public relations firms or spin doctors. No. The man is simply being himself.For me, it rekindles my hitherto dwindling optimism about human nature. It gladdens my heart that a good man can make bring so much sunshine to a dark environment in a very short time.Although the numerous tasks before him are yet to be tackled, he has done a remarkable job, first, in evoking what is perhaps the most important ingredient of all: Passion and Hope.Many People, including yours truly, an atheist, might finally get a chance to see and perhaps understand what it means to be a christian.Pope Francis says" He wants to see a poorer church". Now please compare that statement the noisy rants of the the packs of pentecostal hayenas, fraudsters and clowns around you, who are just too eager to tell you that Jesus was a billionaire.Pope Francis might just be the fresh air that the body of christianity has badly needed for many millenia.I wish him long reign and plenty of luck as he seeks to reassert the humble teachings of Jesus, and to purge a descrepit religious institution of corruption and perversion.
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'I haf die today'...ooman for president!!! You "haf die" because I love people irrespective of their religions? Are you sure the devil is not using you? ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Is Blood Transfusion A Sin? | I reed a story about a jehoval witness, the guy in question refuse to sigh a paper that will allow doctor to carryout blood transfution on his pregnant wife and the wife eventually died. My question is this as a good christian is it a sin to carryout blood transfusion. | Blood is not food.Can you tell us what they were using blood for at the time of the Apostles? | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I reed a story about a jehoval witness, the guy in question refuse to sigh a paper that will allow doctor to carryout blood transfution on his pregnant wife and the wife eventually died. My question is this as a good christian is it a sin to carryout blood transfusion.
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Likely Real Life Traits Of Some NL Characters. | Lemme go first....GOSHEN360my best poster, in real life he is likely to be obese, argumentative, analytical.He might be a very seriousminded person and also a family person.A pastor a real life.SHIDEMIDEMI1. Egocentric and self centered2. Probably a doctorate degree holder 3. Sensitive and touchy4. Very shy and probably hasn't had much success in wooing women.5. Studious and a critical thinker.6. Very vindicative.BARRISTERS/BERNIMORE1. Probably Cruel and wicked2. A lawyer in real life3. Might be hot tempered and impatient.4. Aggresive5. Determined and result oriented6. Persistence in achieving goals despite obstacles7. Easily motivated.ALFASELTZER/ADVOCATE666....1. Forget the fact that he advocates for satan here. In real life he probably goes to church.2. Cynic3. Gentle, queit and softspoken4. I put a question mark on his NL sexual orientation ( i didn't say anything oh!)5. Very shy6. Witty and humourousHUMBLEDBYGRACE1. probably highly hypocritical ( i know her in real life ) eh! Eh! Abeg don't ban me! I said probably...2. Lemme not talk the rest i don't want to expose her secrets here.OBADIAH7771. Authoritative, self imposing, forceful2. Sarcastic, hot tempered, impatient.3. A little bit of narcissim4. Controlling, probably has past relationship with women ended because of that.5. Excels academically and career ( if he is working )6. Smart, intelligent and an achiever.Rate me, didn't i get it all right, or were some predictions wrong?TBC | A noun is a name of a person,place,animal or thing! | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Lemme go first....GOSHEN360my best poster, in real life he is likely to be obese, argumentative, analytical.He might be a very seriousminded person and also a family person.A pastor a real life.SHIDEMIDEMI1. Egocentric and self centered2. Probably a doctorate degree holder 3. Sensitive and touchy4. Very shy and probably hasn't had much success in wooing women.5. Studious and a critical thinker.6. Very vindicative.BARRISTERS/BERNIMORE1. Probably Cruel and wicked2. A lawyer in real life3. Might be hot tempered and impatient.4. Aggresive5. Determined and result oriented6. Persistence in achieving goals despite obstacles7. Easily motivated.ALFASELTZER/ADVOCATE666....1. Forget the fact that he advocates for satan here. In real life he probably goes to church.2. Cynic3. Gentle, queit and softspoken4. I put a question mark on his NL sexual orientation ( i didn't say anything oh!)5. Very shy6. Witty and humourousHUMBLEDBYGRACE1. probably highly hypocritical ( i know her in real life ) eh! Eh! Abeg don't ban me! I said probably...2. Lemme not talk the rest i don't want to expose her secrets here.OBADIAH7771. Authoritative, self imposing, forceful2. Sarcastic, hot tempered, impatient.3. A little bit of narcissim4. Controlling, probably has past relationship with women ended because of that.5. Excels academically and career ( if he is working )6. Smart, intelligent and an achiever.Rate me, didn't i get it all right, or were some predictions wrong?TBC
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Chips; WORD Chips | I am compelled to start this topic. I and everyone interested can share a 'word chip' and elaborate.Its time we preached around here, don't you think so?-Here's my first word chip, culled from INTRODUCTIONGALATIANS in the message by Eugene Peterson:When men and women get their hands on religion, one of the first things they often do is turn it into an instrument for controlling others, either putting or keeping them "in their place." The history of such religious manipulation and coercion is long and tedious. It is little wonder that people who have only known religion on such terms experience release or escape from it as freedom. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE FREEDOM TURNS OUT TO BE SHORT-LIVED....(Emphasis mine)Yeah. The bondage of religion. People deceived into believing that they're okay with God, people decieved into following a set of rules to attain righteousness. Here's what Jesus said:Matthew 11:28-30; the message"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with meawatch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill- fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." | following steadfastly | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I am compelled to start this topic. I and everyone interested can share a 'word chip' and elaborate.Its time we preached around here, don't you think so?-Here's my first word chip, culled from INTRODUCTIONGALATIANS in the message by Eugene Peterson:When men and women get their hands on religion, one of the first things they often do is turn it into an instrument for controlling others, either putting or keeping them "in their place." The history of such religious manipulation and coercion is long and tedious. It is little wonder that people who have only known religion on such terms experience release or escape from it as freedom. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE FREEDOM TURNS OUT TO BE SHORT-LIVED....(Emphasis mine)Yeah. The bondage of religion. People deceived into believing that they're okay with God, people decieved into following a set of rules to attain righteousness. Here's what Jesus said:Matthew 11:28-30; the message"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with meawatch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill- fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
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Describe The Mental Image Of God You Had As A Child | As for me, He is just an Old dude with white beards sitting on his golden throne in the cloud. And since the bible said He created man in his image, I do think he is a handsome guy.How about you guys, describe what you think God is when you were child. | Topics like this that force christians to think critically are always avoided | 17 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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As for me, He is just an Old dude with white beards sitting on his golden throne in the cloud. And since the bible said He created man in his image, I do think he is a handsome guy.How about you guys, describe what you think God is when you were child.
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Can We Say Working In A Brewery Is A Sin? | A friend of mine who have been searching for job for a long time eventually found one in the nigeria brewery located at ibadan,but he insisted that he is going to turn the offer down because brewery is a sinner doom.....he said beer production is an evil act and he is not going to be a partaker in any evil....I was very amazed at this reaction because it has been long he is jobless | The simple question here should be: Why on Earth did he apply knowing fully well that he is going to turn down the offer? He didn't only apply, he prepared and went for God knows how many aptitude tests and interviews, prayed to God that he gets the job etc and now that he has been offered the job, he finally came to terms with the fact that he won't accept it because he believes it is sinful?This is really sad. Why didn't he just stay at home and not apply instead of blocking the slot of some body else? Anyways, your friend should realise that Sacred scriptures is not against taken alcohol but getting drunk. What he wants to do is similar to saying that since gluttony is a sin then working in a food manufacturing company is sinful. | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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A friend of mine who have been searching for job for a long time eventually found one in the nigeria brewery located at ibadan,but he insisted that he is going to turn the offer down because brewery is a sinner doom.....he said beer production is an evil act and he is not going to be a partaker in any evil....I was very amazed at this reaction because it has been long he is jobless
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The simple question here should be: Why on Earth did he apply knowing fully well that he is going to turn down the offer? He didn't only apply, he prepared and went for God knows how many aptitude tests and interviews, prayed to God that he gets the job etc and now that he has been offered the job, he finally came to terms with the fact that he won't accept it because he believes it is sinful?This is really sad. Why didn't he just stay at home and not apply instead of blocking the slot of some body else? Anyways, your friend should realise that Sacred scriptures is not against taken alcohol but getting drunk. What he wants to do is similar to saying that since gluttony is a sin then working in a food manufacturing company is sinful. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
For Those Who Say Der Is No God Nd Jesus Christ Doesnat Exist | Lets hear ur views why u fink zo,Every1 z Free 2 comment | wat more evidence do u need....the existence of God can b clearly seen by the things he has made...or are u an evolutionist?So did he create them, then die? | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Nigerian Men Dont Serve God Like Their Women: Why? | I know women are more naturally emotional.Yet,their certain step that women take and sacrifice to serve God. Like' when i am at church it is majority women who sing along ,and get involved.Hardly do i see their husbands there with them doing the same thing. I only see the women and children there.Also it's rare for me to hear of my Nigerian brothers fasting ,and if they do it will be a short fast with little prayers.They are also not faithful to what they say ,they often see no harm in dishonesty ,and don't see no harm in adultery.They rather work work all the time,eat, and sleep,but do not give at least an hour of their day to pray.I tend to come across Nigerian men who claim to be christian but behave like an atheist.They play God by, requesting for an abortion ,when they get a girl outside of marriage pregnant.They take demand into their own hands instead of following the word of God.And sing praise Jesus ,even if they got their money illegally or with sin ,example (D'banj).You see you may yell at me or insult me pastor sexsinners ,but it's the truth.Repent now and start following God. | NIGERIAN WOMEN DONT SERVE GOD. THEY SERVE THEIR PASTORS | 18 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I know women are more naturally emotional.Yet,their certain step that women take and sacrifice to serve God. Like' when i am at church it is majority women who sing along ,and get involved.Hardly do i see their husbands there with them doing the same thing. I only see the women and children there.Also it's rare for me to hear of my Nigerian brothers fasting ,and if they do it will be a short fast with little prayers.They are also not faithful to what they say ,they often see no harm in dishonesty ,and don't see no harm in adultery.They rather work work all the time,eat, and sleep,but do not give at least an hour of their day to pray.I tend to come across Nigerian men who claim to be christian but behave like an atheist.They play God by, requesting for an abortion ,when they get a girl outside of marriage pregnant.They take demand into their own hands instead of following the word of God.And sing praise Jesus ,even if they got their money illegally or with sin ,example (D'banj).You see you may yell at me or insult me pastor sexsinners ,but it's the truth.Repent now and start following God.
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Happy Birthday Muskeeto | Wow, can't believe we share the same date and year of birth(that is if your age on NL is your real age).. I wish we could share a common faith too #It's possible in Jesus name Happy silver jubilee to us | Happy Birthday Musky! | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Wow, can't believe we share the same date and year of birth(that is if your age on NL is your real age).. I wish we could share a common faith too #It's possible in Jesus name Happy silver jubilee to us
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Waiting Till Marriage | Brothers and sisters,Christians alike let's talk about waiting till marriage before having sex.How do you react when your with your partner?Do you kiss,hold hands or touch each other?Or all that will be done after the wedding day?Let's all be honest | If I close my eyes to pray in the first two weeks while we are dating and I don't see or hear from God. You will be dumped. [size=13pt]why not pray first that God shows you rather than going on a date first before asking God[/size] | 4 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Brothers and sisters,Christians alike let's talk about waiting till marriage before having sex.How do you react when your with your partner?Do you kiss,hold hands or touch each other?Or all that will be done after the wedding day?Let's all be honest
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If I close my eyes to pray in the first two weeks while we are dating and I don't see or hear from God. You will be dumped. [size=13pt]why not pray first that God shows you rather than going on a date first before asking God[/size] ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Noise Pollution: Nigerian Pastors Are Deafening Christians | Jesus Christ, his Apostles and even Paul didnat use any form of voice amplifier, yet we still hear their message today. Two Sundays ago, I honoured an invitation and worship at a church at Ajah, Lagos. After 3 hours of worship the only thing I went home with was the song the choir ministered and a pain in my ears- the speakers were too loud. The pastor didnat help matters at all because his preaching style was athe voice in the wildernessa- he was shouting. Imagine covering your ears while praying. It wasnat a funny feeling, as I still experience little pain in my ears whenever I encounter ant form of noise. Technical unit of churches should endeavour to reduce the noise and fine tune the output. The effectiveness of a message is not in its loudness, but it its ability to permeate the heart of the listener. Please brethren, are you a church worker, technical unit member or pastor, please let the auditory health of your members be your concern-reduce the noise! Jesus is still lord even without 4 concert-size speakers! | Lol..I remember when I used to work for the technical unit of one of the major churches. I'd reduce the volume of the microphones and get set for service only for the preacher to mount the microphone then complain he could,kt hear himself. This was despite the face that there were two monitor speakers close to him, just beside the pulpit.Like the prophets of Baal, I think most nigerian chrisitians gete excited by raucous prayers and preaching.. That's the right 'atmosphere' to be slain by the spirit... | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Jesus Christ, his Apostles and even Paul didnat use any form of voice amplifier, yet we still hear their message today. Two Sundays ago, I honoured an invitation and worship at a church at Ajah, Lagos. After 3 hours of worship the only thing I went home with was the song the choir ministered and a pain in my ears- the speakers were too loud. The pastor didnat help matters at all because his preaching style was athe voice in the wildernessa- he was shouting. Imagine covering your ears while praying. It wasnat a funny feeling, as I still experience little pain in my ears whenever I encounter ant form of noise. Technical unit of churches should endeavour to reduce the noise and fine tune the output. The effectiveness of a message is not in its loudness, but it its ability to permeate the heart of the listener. Please brethren, are you a church worker, technical unit member or pastor, please let the auditory health of your members be your concern-reduce the noise! Jesus is still lord even without 4 concert-size speakers!
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Lol..I remember when I used to work for the technical unit of one of the major churches. I'd reduce the volume of the microphones and get set for service only for the preacher to mount the microphone then complain he could,kt hear himself. This was despite the face that there were two monitor speakers close to him, just beside the pulpit.Like the prophets of Baal, I think most nigerian chrisitians gete excited by raucous prayers and preaching.. That's the right 'atmosphere' to be slain by the spirit... ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Hebrew Heeboe Eeboe Ibo | they etymology of the word ibo. it actually is pronounced hebrew but the colonialists through witting or unwitting intent morphed it from spelled hebrew to ibo. | Yes, the etymology of Buzugee.Buzugee, Bushee, Bullsh1t. The original name for Buzugee but he cleverly changed it | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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they etymology of the word ibo. it actually is pronounced hebrew but the colonialists through witting or unwitting intent morphed it from spelled hebrew to ibo.
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Yes, the etymology of Buzugee.Buzugee, Bushee, Bullsh1t. The original name for Buzugee but he cleverly changed it ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Would You Obey ur Pastor/priest If He Asked U To Fast On A Day Lik Dis(new Year) | After making preparations for the new year celebration only for your pastor/priest to tell the congregation at the new year's eve service that you all should fast on the new year day....what would you do? | if i'm told by my priest 2 fast on a newyear day,,,i'll obey d man & fast,,,i can fast for an hour or at most 3hrs,,,,at all at all na im bad pass | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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After making preparations for the new year celebration only for your pastor/priest to tell the congregation at the new year's eve service that you all should fast on the new year day....what would you do?
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if i'm told by my priest 2 fast on a newyear day,,,i'll obey d man & fast,,,i can fast for an hour or at most 3hrs,,,,at all at all na im bad pass ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Has Science has caused more harm than religon? | PROBLEM OF WALKING LONG DISTANCE you trek or ride on animals. But ure sure u wil reach ur destinition. It wil be stresful, u will get tired .just rest and continue. But u wont die. U wil reach safely.SCIENCEMADe cars, faster, no stress.just sit down and move d steering. SMOKY EXHAUST. Pollution. Acident , progresd to air travel. Faster.no need for road.DEATH DEATH DEATH HOUSE CHOREcut firewood and cook. Bend down and wash. Bend and cut grass.Stresful but its excercise, ure fitSCIENCE :gas cooker 1 mistake house on fire.Washing machine laziness. Ure sit down machne work 4 u. U dont sweat. No work, sloth,no xcercise obesity.COMPUTER creats job 4 1 persn computer operator. 40 staff are sackd unemploymentFIGHTTHrow a stone, get a stick ,use a stick. Kil 1 persn at a timeSCIENCE Produce gun, not enough. Increase to bomb. Sit in chair, pres a button, send misile destroy a continentSCIENCE HAS CREATED MORE PROBLEM. CREATES TEN PROBLEM FOR EVERY PROBLEM IT CLAIM TO SOLVE | dat my point, atheist keep castigatin religon for world problem. Religon caused slavery,bokoharam,violence war etc.They forget that religon is a tool. Could be used for gud and evil dependin on intention of d user.Religon is on same page as science.so ATHEIST TAKE NOTEScience doesn't promise anyone 70 virgins. They may be tools, but very different. One is just a tool, the other, not so. It comes packed with dogma. With science, you the user are in control, not so for many with religion | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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PROBLEM OF WALKING LONG DISTANCE you trek or ride on animals. But ure sure u wil reach ur destinition. It wil be stresful, u will get tired .just rest and continue. But u wont die. U wil reach safely.SCIENCEMADe cars, faster, no stress.just sit down and move d steering. SMOKY EXHAUST. Pollution. Acident , progresd to air travel. Faster.no need for road.DEATH DEATH DEATH HOUSE CHOREcut firewood and cook. Bend down and wash. Bend and cut grass.Stresful but its excercise, ure fitSCIENCE :gas cooker 1 mistake house on fire.Washing machine laziness. Ure sit down machne work 4 u. U dont sweat. No work, sloth,no xcercise obesity.COMPUTER creats job 4 1 persn computer operator. 40 staff are sackd unemploymentFIGHTTHrow a stone, get a stick ,use a stick. Kil 1 persn at a timeSCIENCE Produce gun, not enough. Increase to bomb. Sit in chair, pres a button, send misile destroy a continentSCIENCE HAS CREATED MORE PROBLEM. CREATES TEN PROBLEM FOR EVERY PROBLEM IT CLAIM TO SOLVE
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dat my point, atheist keep castigatin religon for world problem. Religon caused slavery,bokoharam,violence war etc.They forget that religon is a tool. Could be used for gud and evil dependin on intention of d user.Religon is on same page as science.so ATHEIST TAKE NOTEScience doesn't promise anyone 70 virgins. They may be tools, but very different. One is just a tool, the other, not so. It comes packed with dogma. With science, you the user are in control, not so for many with religion ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Praying For The Dead | I want us to discuss this and make it clear, as Christians are wesuppose to pray for the dead ? | @ HerexG and Frosbel,You are being deliberately dishonest.When they debunk you on 'praying for the dead', you start to talk about 'praying TO the dead'.When we pray for the dead, we pray for the souls who are destined for heaven but are still being purified.When we pray TO those who you say are "dead", we are actually asking the Saints who have made it to heaven to intercede for us. And we know that they are not dead, but alive.You see, this Catholic family is one big family that even death cannot break. The Saints in heaven pray for us, we on earth pray for the souls in purgatory. | 10 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I want us to discuss this and make it clear, as Christians are wesuppose to pray for the dead ?
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@ HerexG and Frosbel,You are being deliberately dishonest.When they debunk you on 'praying for the dead', you start to talk about 'praying TO the dead'.When we pray for the dead, we pray for the souls who are destined for heaven but are still being purified.When we pray TO those who you say are "dead", we are actually asking the Saints who have made it to heaven to intercede for us. And we know that they are not dead, but alive.You see, this Catholic family is one big family that even death cannot break. The Saints in heaven pray for us, we on earth pray for the souls in purgatory. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Can God Create Another 'god More Powerful Than Himself | This question is related to the "can God create a rock that he can not move" question. Simple question; Can God create another God more powerful than himself? | its called an analogy. it is impossible for a father to have a son who is older than him. it is what it is. he is called THE ANCIENT OF DAYS for a reason. God created JesusGod created satanCan God create a God greater than himself? | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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This question is related to the "can God create a rock that he can not move" question. Simple question; Can God create another God more powerful than himself?
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its called an analogy. it is impossible for a father to have a son who is older than him. it is what it is. he is called THE ANCIENT OF DAYS for a reason. God created JesusGod created satanCan God create a God greater than himself? ### END CONVERSATION ### |
My Calculation On Why I Think America Will Be Extinct In 2012 Give A Year Or Two | THE LORD SAYS I WILL DESTROY BABYLON IN ONE HOUR.REVELATION 18 VS 17 For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,REVELATION 18 VS 10 Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.SO THE LORD SAYS AMERICA WILL BE DESTROYED IN ONE HOUR.NOW 1 DAY TO THE LORD IS 1000 YEARS TO MANMEANING 24 HOURS TO THE LORD IS 1000 YEARS TO MANMEANING 1 HR TO THE LORD IS 83 YEARS TO MANSO THIS MEANS THE LORD IS GOING TO DESTROY AMERICA IN 83 YEARS.WHEN DID AMERICA START TO CRUMBLE AS AN EMPIRE
? STARTED IN THE GREAT DEPRESSION OF 1929. SO THE LORD STARTED TO DESTROY AMERICA IN 1929. NOW LETS ADD 83 YEARS TO 1929 TO GET THE TIME PERIOD THAT THE DESTRUCTION WILL BE COMPLETE AND WE HAVE 1929 + 83 WHICH IS 2012. ( GIVE A YEAR OR TWO OF COURSE )ALL THIS I DID IN MY HEAD LAST NIGHT AFTER A BOTTLE OF GIN LOL. YOU GET REAL CREATIVE AND SPIRITUAL ON GIN I TELL YA LOL | The New World order started last year.USA is already going down, and its going to be two nukes that will do it. I have even seen the devastation, and famine ; I am always shown the future, judgement is already on the usa like Nigeria.MY NIGGA. I SEE WE ON THE SAME PAGE | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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THE LORD SAYS I WILL DESTROY BABYLON IN ONE HOUR.REVELATION 18 VS 17 For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,REVELATION 18 VS 10 Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.SO THE LORD SAYS AMERICA WILL BE DESTROYED IN ONE HOUR.NOW 1 DAY TO THE LORD IS 1000 YEARS TO MANMEANING 24 HOURS TO THE LORD IS 1000 YEARS TO MANMEANING 1 HR TO THE LORD IS 83 YEARS TO MANSO THIS MEANS THE LORD IS GOING TO DESTROY AMERICA IN 83 YEARS.WHEN DID AMERICA START TO CRUMBLE AS AN EMPIRE
? STARTED IN THE GREAT DEPRESSION OF 1929. SO THE LORD STARTED TO DESTROY AMERICA IN 1929. NOW LETS ADD 83 YEARS TO 1929 TO GET THE TIME PERIOD THAT THE DESTRUCTION WILL BE COMPLETE AND WE HAVE 1929 + 83 WHICH IS 2012. ( GIVE A YEAR OR TWO OF COURSE )ALL THIS I DID IN MY HEAD LAST NIGHT AFTER A BOTTLE OF GIN LOL. YOU GET REAL CREATIVE AND SPIRITUAL ON GIN I TELL YA LOL
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The New World order started last year.USA is already going down, and its going to be two nukes that will do it. I have even seen the devastation, and famine ; I am always shown the future, judgement is already on the usa like Nigeria.MY NIGGA. I SEE WE ON THE SAME PAGE ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Perfection Must Be Attained To Get To Heaven | People say,human being cannot be perfect but God says be ye perfect(mat. 5:48).There is no choice in this matter,the standard of God remaineth sure(2Tim 2:19).So you either live holy and perfect to be rapturable or continue in your sin and go to hell.But I tell you hell is not a palatable place.Please surrender your life to Jesus be totally free from sin so that we can all rejoice in heaven.Be ye holy! | I disagree with the OP. While the scriptures he used are indisputably true, they are taken out of context.The bible makes it abundantly clear that there is a righteousness of God that comes to Christians when we place faith in Jesus. This is gospel perfection. Romans 1:16-17 this righteousness is from faith to faith; every step of our walk with God demands that we cast our hope of perfection on his righteousness, alone. That is gospel perfection. To do otherwise is foolishness , Galatians 3:1.Every tendency to make Christians think that they can attain some perfection here on earth by some self effort, outside Christ, is to preach a legalistic gospel that undermines the very power of sin that Christ came to destroy. It is because we do not know what sin is that we talk glibly about perfection. The Spirit that claims that he is perfect or is seeking perfection by human effort is a self righteous spirit and that in itself is SIN.Nonetheless, upon Christ perfection which we trust, we are enjoined to live holy and walk in love; that is all the duty expected of believers.I repeat if anyone thinks his righteousness or perfection will earn him heaven that person is trusting in self and will be damned at the end. | 18 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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People say,human being cannot be perfect but God says be ye perfect(mat. 5:48).There is no choice in this matter,the standard of God remaineth sure(2Tim 2:19).So you either live holy and perfect to be rapturable or continue in your sin and go to hell.But I tell you hell is not a palatable place.Please surrender your life to Jesus be totally free from sin so that we can all rejoice in heaven.Be ye holy!
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I disagree with the OP. While the scriptures he used are indisputably true, they are taken out of context.The bible makes it abundantly clear that there is a righteousness of God that comes to Christians when we place faith in Jesus. This is gospel perfection. Romans 1:16-17 this righteousness is from faith to faith; every step of our walk with God demands that we cast our hope of perfection on his righteousness, alone. That is gospel perfection. To do otherwise is foolishness , Galatians 3:1.Every tendency to make Christians think that they can attain some perfection here on earth by some self effort, outside Christ, is to preach a legalistic gospel that undermines the very power of sin that Christ came to destroy. It is because we do not know what sin is that we talk glibly about perfection. The Spirit that claims that he is perfect or is seeking perfection by human effort is a self righteous spirit and that in itself is SIN.Nonetheless, upon Christ perfection which we trust, we are enjoined to live holy and walk in love; that is all the duty expected of believers.I repeat if anyone thinks his righteousness or perfection will earn him heaven that person is trusting in self and will be damned at the end. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Is S.ex A Sin? | Fellow xtain,is sex a sin? Cos personally i think it just a means of procreating which also happen to be "fun". Since God command us to "be fruitful and multiply". I might be wrong though... | Logic Mind: you didn't learn. it was in the blood. genetically inherited.for the sake of mankind, have you considered sterilizing your womb if it is still intact?Oh? Sooooooooooooooo you know it is hereditary. . . .why are you killing yourself on my account? Ode!!! Question 1. Very sterile.Question 2. Very intact, donated to science for 'stem cell' research.Six more fertilized embryos with THE GENES still intact. The 'ashawo genes' continue sweerie. . .
.WITH MY DNA ALL OVA IT!!!! . . . SOOOOOO, CHOP WOMB!!! MUCHECHECHECHECHE!!! Olodo!!! Poor Ignorant fool like you!Only Chrislamic folk need a 'womb' after it's expiration date my dia. Enjoy your mother's CANCER! It is time to phock to THY KINGDOM COME.Not every woman wants to smell like 'ICE-FISH' every month to make your prophesy come true. Happy 'MY VISITOR IS HERE EVERY MONTH' darling. I am a free woman.Husband and kids intact. No quench o! Any further questions?Feel free to ask. Gosh! What a 'LOCAL BUSH RAT'! No go marry born ya own pickins dem. . . you go soon die, rotten for NL grave with frustration in your old age. Mu ha ha ha ha ha ha ha | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Fellow xtain,is sex a sin? Cos personally i think it just a means of procreating which also happen to be "fun". Since God command us to "be fruitful and multiply". I might be wrong though...
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Logic Mind: you didn't learn. it was in the blood. genetically inherited.for the sake of mankind, have you considered sterilizing your womb if it is still intact?Oh? Sooooooooooooooo you know it is hereditary. . . .why are you killing yourself on my account? Ode!!! Question 1. Very sterile.Question 2. Very intact, donated to science for 'stem cell' research.Six more fertilized embryos with THE GENES still intact. The 'ashawo genes' continue sweerie. . .
.WITH MY DNA ALL OVA IT!!!! . . . SOOOOOO, CHOP WOMB!!! MUCHECHECHECHECHE!!! Olodo!!! Poor Ignorant fool like you!Only Chrislamic folk need a 'womb' after it's expiration date my dia. Enjoy your mother's CANCER! It is time to phock to THY KINGDOM COME.Not every woman wants to smell like 'ICE-FISH' every month to make your prophesy come true. Happy 'MY VISITOR IS HERE EVERY MONTH' darling. I am a free woman.Husband and kids intact. No quench o! Any further questions?Feel free to ask. Gosh! What a 'LOCAL BUSH RAT'! No go marry born ya own pickins dem. . . you go soon die, rotten for NL grave with frustration in your old age. Mu ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Thoughts And Questions (Bible Scholars Pls Need You Here) | As a young christian I remember having favorite preachers. For quite a number of years the interpretation I gave to certain scriptures was the same my "Favorite preachers" gave to them. Back then whatever my "favorite preachers" said was right and at some point I even preached whatever they said word for word (without referring back to the Word).As the years passed by I started questioning some of these interpretations and I Iearnt to wait on the Holy spirit to reveal the right interpretations. I'm still doing study around some of these questions though but I just thot to share them.I believe revelational knowledge is progressive and I think its very important for believers to always check the word for themselves regardless (doesn't matter who said it).I didn't put this up to discredit anyone or ministry, this is js an avenue for a honest discussion, where we can all learn the truth.These are some of the questions I asked myselfIsaiah 53:4-5 and 1pet. 2:24 really talking about physical healing?Did Jesus have to suffer in hell or was the work finished at the cross?What are the blessings of Abraham referred to in Gal. 3:13-14?Is 2Corinthians 8:9 talking about physical riches or something else?Is Romans 8:19-24 talking about some future manifestations of saints on earth or the rapture?What does Romans 8:32 rily mean: "He that spared not his son....also give us all things"Mark 11:23, will a believer truly have whatever he says?Thanks | I'm a student, not a scholar. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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As a young christian I remember having favorite preachers. For quite a number of years the interpretation I gave to certain scriptures was the same my "Favorite preachers" gave to them. Back then whatever my "favorite preachers" said was right and at some point I even preached whatever they said word for word (without referring back to the Word).As the years passed by I started questioning some of these interpretations and I Iearnt to wait on the Holy spirit to reveal the right interpretations. I'm still doing study around some of these questions though but I just thot to share them.I believe revelational knowledge is progressive and I think its very important for believers to always check the word for themselves regardless (doesn't matter who said it).I didn't put this up to discredit anyone or ministry, this is js an avenue for a honest discussion, where we can all learn the truth.These are some of the questions I asked myselfIsaiah 53:4-5 and 1pet. 2:24 really talking about physical healing?Did Jesus have to suffer in hell or was the work finished at the cross?What are the blessings of Abraham referred to in Gal. 3:13-14?Is 2Corinthians 8:9 talking about physical riches or something else?Is Romans 8:19-24 talking about some future manifestations of saints on earth or the rapture?What does Romans 8:32 rily mean: "He that spared not his son....also give us all things"Mark 11:23, will a believer truly have whatever he says?Thanks
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Mathew 11:11 ( Please Can Somebody Explain This Verse To Me? | please somebody should read it and throw more light its kinda confusing me. | Least in the kingdom,greater than John simply means the least person(born again,born of the spirit and of water,washed by the blood of Jesus,rapturable n raptured saints) on earth or in heaven(kingdom of God) is greater than the greatest man that is born of a woman,born of flesh and blood,John the baptist. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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please somebody should read it and throw more light its kinda confusing me.
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Least in the kingdom,greater than John simply means the least person(born again,born of the spirit and of water,washed by the blood of Jesus,rapturable n raptured saints) on earth or in heaven(kingdom of God) is greater than the greatest man that is born of a woman,born of flesh and blood,John the baptist. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Is It A Sin To Be Proud Of Our History? | Let's face it, virtually all the ancient achievements recorded by us as Africans were made by non-christian Africans who kneweth not the Lord. The pyramids of Egypt, the pyramids of Sudan, the Benin empire, Ghana empire, Mali empire, Great Zimbabwe, Kush, Ethiopia, the Zulu kingdom, the Ife bronzes, the Benin bronzes, etc etc were all achieved by heathens and pagans who kneweth not the Christ. And kneweth not the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.Surely we should have nothing to do with these people owing to their heathen ways and barbaric beliefs?Surely it must be a sin to associate ourselves with them??Are we destined for a fiery, burning hell if we show pride in our ancestors' achievements?? | @ Rossike, sorry I watched Django and I was on a hype. @ Topic;Religion is one thing that has destoryed our knowledge of history. Christianity and Islam tells us that we descended from Jewish/Hebrew people called Adam and Eve. However, our history is far older than that of the Jews or Hebrew language.Our ancestors were pagans, but now, due to religion we call paganism "withcraft" | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Let's face it, virtually all the ancient achievements recorded by us as Africans were made by non-christian Africans who kneweth not the Lord. The pyramids of Egypt, the pyramids of Sudan, the Benin empire, Ghana empire, Mali empire, Great Zimbabwe, Kush, Ethiopia, the Zulu kingdom, the Ife bronzes, the Benin bronzes, etc etc were all achieved by heathens and pagans who kneweth not the Christ. And kneweth not the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.Surely we should have nothing to do with these people owing to their heathen ways and barbaric beliefs?Surely it must be a sin to associate ourselves with them??Are we destined for a fiery, burning hell if we show pride in our ancestors' achievements??
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@ Rossike, sorry I watched Django and I was on a hype. @ Topic;Religion is one thing that has destoryed our knowledge of history. Christianity and Islam tells us that we descended from Jewish/Hebrew people called Adam and Eve. However, our history is far older than that of the Jews or Hebrew language.Our ancestors were pagans, but now, due to religion we call paganism "withcraft" ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Flood Relief, Where Are The Mega-churches And The Mogs? | Over the past several weeks, many millions of people in many communities across our country have been ravaged by catastrophic floods. These floods have taken thousands of lives and have created a humanitarian crisis all across our nation.The federal government,led by the the president, the various state governments and governors have stepped up to their responsibilities by doing as much as they could to offer rescue, and immediate relief to the victims of the flood disasters.We have also seen many well-meaning individuals and organizations step in to offer assistance, notably the Catholic Churches. Traditionally, offering a helping hand in times of crisis is an area where the modern Catholic Church excel well beyond expectations.However, correct me if I am wrong, conspicously absent in this most important time of need and assistance are the Mega-Churches and their bigger-than-god MOGs(or MOFs).In this time of great need, where the children of god are desperately crying out for help, Where are the likes of Adeboye,Oyaks, Okotie, Okonkwo, Mathew Oshomo-whatever and ofcourse Oyedepo?(The tyranny of Os).Where are these jet- setting evnagelical Church Barons?.As regents of Jesus, what better time would there be to give back to the followers and the communities, the love, bounties and benevolence of the body of Jesus?In what better way would jesus manifest his redeeming power if not through the unconditional largese from these overfed cats? servants?This form of cold insensitivity to the genuine needs of the community are the kind of things that validate my personal opinion that pentecostal christianity is the most insidious, the most pernicous, the most evil form of institutional slavery ever spawned from the stable of Christendom. | Lol, the more you attack, the stronger their resolve ... Dosnt apply to everyone.....Davidylan has been reduced to small time trolling. He dare not even talk about evolution anymore | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Over the past several weeks, many millions of people in many communities across our country have been ravaged by catastrophic floods. These floods have taken thousands of lives and have created a humanitarian crisis all across our nation.The federal government,led by the the president, the various state governments and governors have stepped up to their responsibilities by doing as much as they could to offer rescue, and immediate relief to the victims of the flood disasters.We have also seen many well-meaning individuals and organizations step in to offer assistance, notably the Catholic Churches. Traditionally, offering a helping hand in times of crisis is an area where the modern Catholic Church excel well beyond expectations.However, correct me if I am wrong, conspicously absent in this most important time of need and assistance are the Mega-Churches and their bigger-than-god MOGs(or MOFs).In this time of great need, where the children of god are desperately crying out for help, Where are the likes of Adeboye,Oyaks, Okotie, Okonkwo, Mathew Oshomo-whatever and ofcourse Oyedepo?(The tyranny of Os).Where are these jet- setting evnagelical Church Barons?.As regents of Jesus, what better time would there be to give back to the followers and the communities, the love, bounties and benevolence of the body of Jesus?In what better way would jesus manifest his redeeming power if not through the unconditional largese from these overfed cats? servants?This form of cold insensitivity to the genuine needs of the community are the kind of things that validate my personal opinion that pentecostal christianity is the most insidious, the most pernicous, the most evil form of institutional slavery ever spawned from the stable of Christendom.
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Lol, the more you attack, the stronger their resolve ... Dosnt apply to everyone.....Davidylan has been reduced to small time trolling. He dare not even talk about evolution anymore ### END CONVERSATION ### |
If Ur Dad Was A Muslim N Ur Mom A Christian what will be ur religion | for me Christianity all the way. | PAGANISM / TRADITIONAL RELIGION(i will learn from the mistakes comitted by my parents) | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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for me Christianity all the way.
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PAGANISM / TRADITIONAL RELIGION(i will learn from the mistakes comitted by my parents) ### END CONVERSATION ### |
''thou Shalt Not Make Unto Thee Any Graven Image'' And The Church | It is a clear commandment of God that graven images should not be made but all over i see images,crucifix and stuff being sold,worn and adored in Churches all over the world by Pentecostals,Orthodox and what have you? I maybe wrong but do they have a different scriptural interpretation for that.....All views are welcomed..... | If we are to agree the verse is from the old testament and shouldn't be taken serious, then emphasis should not be laid on tithes payment cos it's found in the old testament | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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It is a clear commandment of God that graven images should not be made but all over i see images,crucifix and stuff being sold,worn and adored in Churches all over the world by Pentecostals,Orthodox and what have you? I maybe wrong but do they have a different scriptural interpretation for that.....All views are welcomed.....
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Lyk GEEZ!!! What Hapund To Christmas? | Ol boy christmas in my area is jst lyk #june12...superboring, lame, nd derz no such tin as christmas spirit...well yall shuld gst me wt Christmas in ur area is lyk! | Heeyaaa!! You dey jail?? | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Ol boy christmas in my area is jst lyk #june12...superboring, lame, nd derz no such tin as christmas spirit...well yall shuld gst me wt Christmas in ur area is lyk!
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Heeyaaa!! You dey jail?? ### END CONVERSATION ### |
I Need A Correct Juju Man | Can sumone on nl help me with contact of any correct juju man in lagos ibadan.osun.ondo(preferable) onisha or anywhere correct jazz that work is. Pld sumone that can help pls help me it important something is happening wrong in my life I want to correct and some supernatural stuff and also I am currently chatting with a white person that is stubborn I want to cool the person down. Pls do help!! | For your problems look to Jesus!For your white guy see him as your brother would you be happy if a girl jazz him?Better flee from temptation my dear! Whatever the devil gives comes with a BIG HIDDEN price tag!! I pray what am saying to you sinks in because if you go ahead? Another thread will come from you in the future asking NL for a strong prayer house! That's if you are alive to make amends. Take from someone who's done it. A word is enough.... | 3 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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Can sumone on nl help me with contact of any correct juju man in lagos ibadan.osun.ondo(preferable) onisha or anywhere correct jazz that work is. Pld sumone that can help pls help me it important something is happening wrong in my life I want to correct and some supernatural stuff and also I am currently chatting with a white person that is stubborn I want to cool the person down. Pls do help!!
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For your problems look to Jesus!For your white guy see him as your brother would you be happy if a girl jazz him?Better flee from temptation my dear! Whatever the devil gives comes with a BIG HIDDEN price tag!! I pray what am saying to you sinks in because if you go ahead? Another thread will come from you in the future asking NL for a strong prayer house! That's if you are alive to make amends. Take from someone who's done it. A word is enough.... ### END CONVERSATION ### |
Rapture Would Ve Happened Few Weeks Ago. (pls Read Only, Comments Not Necessary) | I got this from a friend and i think itas worth sharing: A man and his wife were travelling when an old man standing by the road side beckoned on them to carry him. They didnat initially, but after a few meters, the car suddenly stopped. The man came out of the car and went to call the old man. The man entered the car, the car took off. The old man then said: The ARCH ANGEL was told to blow the trumpet last few weeksa sunday (15/7/12), but JESUS pleaded for more time and went to cover the trumpet from sounding, and the old man disappeared. This is a true life story that happened at Emure Ekiti. Are you prepared? We canat afford to miss the rapture. JESUS IS COMING SOON!!!SHALOM... | I wanna hear ur take on this matter.This is the clear reason why "some" Christians are deeply deceived.......BECAUSE THEY DON'T STUDY OUR MASTER/LORD'S WORD. | 1 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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I got this from a friend and i think itas worth sharing: A man and his wife were travelling when an old man standing by the road side beckoned on them to carry him. They didnat initially, but after a few meters, the car suddenly stopped. The man came out of the car and went to call the old man. The man entered the car, the car took off. The old man then said: The ARCH ANGEL was told to blow the trumpet last few weeksa sunday (15/7/12), but JESUS pleaded for more time and went to cover the trumpet from sounding, and the old man disappeared. This is a true life story that happened at Emure Ekiti. Are you prepared? We canat afford to miss the rapture. JESUS IS COMING SOON!!!SHALOM...
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I wanna hear ur take on this matter.This is the clear reason why "some" Christians are deeply deceived.......BECAUSE THEY DON'T STUDY OUR MASTER/LORD'S WORD. ### END CONVERSATION ### |
How I Lost My Bible In Winners Chapel. | During call for first timers I unwittingly left my Bible on my chair for the altar.After that we were taken to a room and after giving us forms to fill I came back. LO AND BEHOLD MY BIBLE INCLUDING JOTTER WAS GONE!! | You are lucky it is only your bible and jotter you lost. A lot of people have lost not only their fortunes but their soul as well. | 2 | Religion | ### BEGIN CONVERSATION ###
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During call for first timers I unwittingly left my Bible on my chair for the altar.After that we were taken to a room and after giving us forms to fill I came back. LO AND BEHOLD MY BIBLE INCLUDING JOTTER WAS GONE!!
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You are lucky it is only your bible and jotter you lost. A lot of people have lost not only their fortunes but their soul as well. ### END CONVERSATION ### |