deols:

I think d last part is what naptu2 was going to talk about. But he did not

dapipson: Are you people saying none muslims don't drink alcohol ? U will be a great hypocrite if u say they don't. Well, That's not my problem, but why must someone be forced to carry out a religious duty? Why must he be forced not to eat or drink what he so wish? If he goes to hell, how does it affects you that is forcing other people not to take what they feel is good for them? Please, help me check that god.

deols:

what are you talking about and why the rhetoric? Say what you want to say plain and simple.

naptu2:

I was waiting for someone to answer my questions, but unfortunately nobody has answered them. This matter is actually very simple and straight forward, but the introduction of religion and emotions have complicated things.

yousee:
Your reply was on the statement that some of these people that slay and burn during religious riots are always "high" on something.

Yet you wrote "religious function"...

debetmx:

Where was it made unholy in the bible? Remember Jesus changed water into wine.

muktar mtt: we don't force anybody and even in christernity taken alcohol is taboo is not allwd in d bible so y u dey vex if u rily answer ur name a Christian or may u r just a hypocrite. mtsw

Mozehh: I have gone through this thread and nobody seems to address the issue. Everyone is just beating about the bush and seemingly trying to justify one wrong by citing another. This is the issue as i see it:

Was it LAWFUL (i.e according to nigerian constitution) for the governor to destroy the alcohol? Now I am quite aware that the state seems to adopt sharia law, but like the mod indicated, does sharia law apply to all within a territory or only to muslims? I think muslims only (I may be wrong). If the alcohol belonged to a muslim, perhaps he was right to destroy it (I do not know the details sharia law). If it however belonged to a non-muslim, he broke the law and should pay a full refund. It's that simple!

In addition, a state decides how it is governed by laws. You may feel alcohol and many other vices are morally wrong, but if that is not in the law of the land, you keep your morals to yourself or if you must do something about it, vote in reps and senators who promise to include the ban of alcohol in the constitution. No morally apt person should be in support of the consumption of alcohol. Every morally apt person should however be against the breaking of the law.

vote in reps and senators who promise to include the ban of alcohol in the constitution.

Mozehh: I have gone through this thread and nobody seems to address the issue. Everyone is just beating about the bush and seemingly trying to justify one wrong by citing another. This is the issue as i see it:

Was it LAWFUL (i.e according to nigerian constitution) for the governor to destroy the alcohol? Now I am quite aware that the state seems to adopt sharia law, but like the mod indicated, does sharia law apply to all within a territory or only to muslims? I think muslims only (I may be wrong). If the alcohol belonged to a muslim, perhaps he was right to destroy it (I do not know the details sharia law). If it however belonged to a non-muslim, he broke the law and should pay a full refund. It's that simple!

In addition, a state decides how it is governed by laws. You may feel alcohol and many other vices are morally wrong, but if that is not in the law of the land, you keep your morals to yourself or if you must do something about it, vote in reps and senators who promise to include the ban of alcohol in the constitution. No morally apt person should be in support of the consumption of alcohol. Every morally apt person should however be against the breaking of the law.

Mujah1deen:

Can Nigeria even match Pakistan? Or Iran ? Abeg I'm a Nigerian and I can't wish doom for my country so let's not take this road. One Nigeria.
However don't worry, power will shift and Islam will once again dominate the world, you can't fight it , the islamization of Europe is already well advanced .as for naija many Christians and pagans are embracing Islam everyday so we are on the right path.

deols:

My understanding of shariah is that it applies only to Muslims. What happens to the non Muslims? Do you deny them that, as well?

and what do you think of the part where he speaks of what could happen in another region of the coutry? If athan gets banned, would we take it lightly?

abbeysteph: Can nigeria match pakistan or iran in terms of wat?so u don't predict doom 4 naija but oda countries of d world can b nuked u don't bloody care chai craze dey ur head.aboki stop day drimin,y ar u muslim so dumb if ur so calld prophet cud not conquer europe how com u blind followers will,ode.

tbaba1234:

Yes, it does not apply to non-muslims but if it is done in public in a mixed region then it can not be endorsed.

In a predominantly non muslim area, the sale of alchohol can be allowed.

Therefore, before condemning, we have to be sure about the exact details.

We should be more concerned if it is done properly not if people will react.

i think the OP might have a point.if the alcohol was seized in muslim area of the state,then the government is right.in a country like Nigeria (even if the state be majority Muslim),we should be sensitive to feelings and beliefs of others,and be tolerant to them.the Christians should know how not to violate the rights and feelings of muslims,and the muslims too should be tolerant where they are a majority.the same should apply if the case is the other way round.

the government can do itself good in kano by issuing out licenses to stores. The license can act as permission to sell alcohol in certain locations in the state where Christians reside or visit for leisure. I think even in western countries stores do acquire licenses to make sure that alcohol is not sold to underage individuals. This license can serve in northern Nigeria as a way to hold accountable the people permitted in trading alcohol to non-Muslims. Those without license cannot trade alcohol,and those with license can only trade alcohol where permitted. Anything outside this amounts to breaking the law and offending Muslims.

indeed the sharia law is not meant for non-muslims to observe it or for it to be applied on them.sharia law is meant only for muslims to observe and apply, and for muslims to be punished for not observing it.you don't have to frown or feel offended if non-muslims is drinking alcohol where permitted even if the place be majority muslim.let them be.i personally do hate alcohol with a passion,and I don't sit around people drinking it when I can take my leave.so we need to offend no one or confront them because of our own laws,especially when there are too many options for us to still observe and protect our beliefs and at the same time showing tolerance.

Well I am against alcohol for the following reasons....it can increase your risk of many health problems, including:

Bleeding in the digestive tract
Brain cell damage
Brain disorder called Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Cancer of the esophagus, liver, colon, and other areas
Changes in the menstrual cycle (period)
Delirium tremens (DT's)
Dementia and memory loss
Depression and suicide
Erectile dysfunction
Heart damage
High blood pressure
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
Liver disease, including cirrhosis
Nerve damage
Poor nutrition
Sleeping problems (insomnia)
Alcohol use also increases your risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and violence.

Drinking alcohol while you are pregnant can lead to severe birth defects in the baby.

Source:[url]http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001940/

homesteady: And the most annoying thing is that Na the hausa people dey drink am pass!
Go to sabon gari any day, it is muslims that use to be more in all beer joints!

alpha conde:

Give me the disadvantages of using sugar excessively.
So excessive sugar or alcohol or too much work all have one harm or the other to the body. So taking alcohol out and trashing it like a disease is what I don't like. There are other things that damage the man than alcohol does. As for me, am associated with alcohol.

mad nigerian

Obesity, diabetes, hypertension, tooth decay, organ damage, fatigue....

Better to avoid sugar , and alcohol and be like [url]Jack La Lanne.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_lalanne[/url]

I have answered your question....now answer mine.......can you refute the points I have raised ? With science?

Alcoholisim has a bad effect on the body. Just ask people like Tony Adams(Arsenal and England player and captain 1983-2002).

Sissie:

You are comparing alcohol with sugar really!!!!!!!

Alcohol does not only affect the drinker it affects others too, I.e the innocent bystander that gets killed by a drunk driver, the wife that gets molested, etc. The list is endless. Alcoholism is a disease and should be treated as one.

One does not need to be religious to be anti-alcohol.

deols:

See how you contradict yourself. I wonder if some of you write just so it appears you have said something.

How could he have written it and have Muslims agree with him and they still all get called a bunch of hypocrites?

Aren't you the hypocrite here for calling someone who says his mind a hypocrite even when you don't know him.

It is a shame that many like you abound.

Baby mama: Christians and non mUslims ought to speak up

Baby mama:
They are beginning to dig their sharia fingers into our eyes and Christians must resist these moves with everything they have
This should not be allowed to go unchallenged
,tomorrow it will be something else,that is why we should be concerned.

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