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5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by TheRealAdonye(m): 8:33am On Feb 27, 2016 |
I'm Christian but I believe we could all be a bit more open-minded. Please share your thoughts on this article: Just to be clear, this is not about why religion is bad. This is about how my life is better now that I’m not religious anymore. Because my experience of organised religion is based on Christianity, this post is going to be very much Christianity focused. If you’re a Christian, please don’t take it personal. As seen on TheNakedConvos [size=1pt]Lalasticlala, oam4j[/size] 13 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by braine(m): 8:36am On Feb 27, 2016 |
Hmmmm. |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by Vodkka(m): 8:39am On Feb 27, 2016 |
Summary : U re now a better being 3 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by Jamean(f): 9:09am On Feb 27, 2016 |
Hmmm! That awkward moment when a friend is tending towards atheism and needs moral support I will see you in camera 3 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by Nobody: 9:09am On Feb 27, 2016 |
Well, I will not say you are right or wrong but let Bible be the guideline of your life. Stay away from anything that your conscience could condemn you of. There is clear disparity btw you being religious and you being saved and have personal love for God through Christ Jesus. But remember, if your conscience does not prick you when you do wrong then you need God ooo 1 Like |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by OneManLegion(m): 9:24am On Feb 27, 2016 |
6. I no longer live in perpetual fear of ending up in hell because I told one too many lies or I had sex one time too many. 7. I no longer believe only one out of about 5,000 religions and gods is the "right path or one". 8. I accept life for the beautiful serendipity it is and treat everyone the same way regardless of religion. I don't see anyone as a hell's candidate on the basis of the religion that they practise. 16 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by davide470(m): 9:26am On Feb 27, 2016 |
Jamean:I thought he said Share your thoughts? Not Take it as his own? He didn't write it, you know .. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by TheRealAdonye(m): 9:34am On Feb 27, 2016 |
Hahaha. I've been there and back. Agnosticism to be exact. I'm think I'm way more open-minded than the average Christian though. I believe you know that. Besides, I don't exactly agree with the article but it doesn't stop me from starting a discourse on it. I respect everyone's way of life. Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Taoist, Atheist. How many people can indeed say that if they were not born in the families that they were born into, they can have the same belief system that they do now? Not many can HONESTLY say so. Therein lies the crux of my general acceptance of everything and everyone. Jamean: 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by Jamean(f): 9:34am On Feb 27, 2016 |
davide470: and I just stated my thoughts, why are you taking it personal Your birthday ended yesterday 1 Like |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by TheRealAdonye(m): 9:36am On Feb 27, 2016 |
Thank you o Jamean: |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by Jamean(f): 9:45am On Feb 27, 2016 |
TheRealAdonye: Fear (reverence) God and keep his commandments, this is the whole duty of man. I think the thin line between Christianity and being religious is EXTREMISM. Many Christians are carried away with activities without a real connection with the deity which is not always evident from outside. A lot are hypocrites. The pastor in my former church criticized women wearing trousers a lot but only justified it when overseas because of the weather. Is God not universal ? I have been criticised by room mates for not honoring fellowship invites and try to skip a class to attend church. But then I can vouch that I have a better understanding of the love of God than this people. Till now I'm not completely against drinking alcohol. What I've read in the Bible is quite open ended. Proverbs 31:4, Hebrews 4:18. How do I feel when I don't pray or read the Bible for a while - empty, Can't lay hold on meditations. And yes I need God to know and fulfill purpose, I didn't create myself. It's best you get the architects manual. I don't always question God when bad things happen, we were never assured a Christian walk without trials and tribulations, we were only assured that it won't be beyond what we can bear. It will make sense at the end. In conclusion, I'm not better off without Christianity, but I'm not extreme about it and rub it all around. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by tolutweety(m): 10:19am On Feb 27, 2016 |
TheRealAdonye: I have been there ....and back, and still there. #I have seen both sides well enough. I have my convictions though. 1 Like |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by tangled: 11:05am On Feb 27, 2016 |
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Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by Nobody: 1:10pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
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Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by Gerrard59(m): 6:15pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
I'm yet to see the benefits of Nigeria being among the most religious countries on earth http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/04/nigeria-is-2nd-most-religious-country-and-has-4th-heaviest-marijuana-use-in-the-world/ In conclusion, I do hope that Nigeria nay Africa will experience the Renaissance Europe had. When we'd have more factories and business districts than religious centers. I want it in my lifetime. 4 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by UyiIredia(m): 6:25pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
No 3 makes it sound like you did it for the love of pussy. But that's by the way. Anything that toots your horn toots it. That doesn't make it the best nor the most used. 1 Like |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by TheRealAdonye(m): 6:33pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
A female actually wrote that so... UyiIredia: |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by TheRealAdonye(m): 6:34pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
Really impressed that no one has complained about the length of the post so far.. Interesting. 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by TheRealAdonye(m): 6:44pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
You're right about we (read: Nigerians) being Hypocritical. The Bible enjoins us 'to love our neighbors as we love ourselves' but how many 'Christians' and I use that word very loosely here can claim to actually do that. Very few, I must say. We end up deceiving ourselves for the most part choosing which sins to commit and which not to. We set up a scale saying 'This sin is greater than this'. I'm of course not left out of this. It's a conundrum we've found ourselves in. God (if you believe in him) help us. I once had a Nigerian lecturer in University who had lived all his life in the US. He told me that we'll not reach the heights as a country that we're supposed to except we separate Church (read: Religion) and State. I totally agree with him. Gerrard59: 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by UyiIredia(m): 6:46pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
TheRealAdonye: . . . she prolly did it for the love of the konko. |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by TheRealAdonye(m): 6:46pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
I totally understand where you're coming from, where you are and where you're going to. I can relate. tangled: |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by UyiIredia(m): 6:47pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
TheRealAdonye: When you are a Christian ? |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by TheRealAdonye(m): 6:50pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
What is this Kondo you speak of? Is it the one DaGrin rapped about? I kid of course. But interesting observation you have there. Amazing that "The Kondo" be an inspiration to pen down such a masterpiece. UyiIredia: |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by amicable09(f): 7:03pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
What a long post!
Abeg somebody summarize it for me... lol |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by tolutweety(m): 7:09pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
Gerrard59: Same shoe. I have only been in church just once,so far, this year...not because of anything,but a lack of interest in the 'activities' that now happen in the church. I give this look if you judge me by that though;'cos m way better morally and in all wise,since I stopped. PS: I remain a Christian. cc: therealadonye 5 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by TheRealAdonye(m): 7:10pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
I have people of all sorts as friends. Atheists, Muslims, Gays. I'm as non-judgemental as they come. UyiIredia: |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by Jamean(f): 7:15pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
TheRealAdonye: Non-conformist, non-homophobic, sapiosexual Hi Tolutweety you've been missed 1 Like |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by tolutweety(m): 7:23pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
Jamean: This topic had a magnetic effect on me,pulling me out... But really,you sure know where to get me na,if you want to. |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by KingEbukasBlog(m): 7:26pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
Jesus is Lord 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by TheRealAdonye(m): 7:30pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
Indeed he is. The fact is that there are people who believe he isn't and that's okay. KingEbukasBlog: 1 Like |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by malvisguy212: 7:33pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
Religion is doing, trying to please God.
Christianity is DONE 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways My Life Is Better Without Religion by KingEbukasBlog(m): 7:34pm On Feb 27, 2016 |
Abeg consensual sex has harmed people directly or indirectly . |
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