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Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by naijaking1: 6:56am On Oct 24, 2009 |
9jaganja: Your mistake is equating religious verses with our interpretation of juju power in Nigeria today. Those religious verses are either allegorical, deep proverb, or even an occassional misinterpretation from an ancient language, so your biblical example are invalid. Next, you would compare Abraham's attempt to sacrifice his only son with the above article where Nigerians are killing each other for valuable body parts |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by Nobody: 7:20am On Oct 24, 2009 |
@ Naijakin If you don't understand my post simply ask me to explain instead of bashing it with assumptions. Me quoting the bible wasn't in any way comparing juju with the bible in that post even though they are both one and the same (unseen/unproven myths). I was merely stating that richy give explanation for other "magical" events that happened in the bible since he attempted explaining the rod turning into snake thing. Now you are just being hypercritical here. Aren't both juju and Christianity etc, forms of religion? They are all forms of religion so what's your point exactly? Maybe cause you are a Christian or Muslim and you won't like to categorize the barbaric/"evil" juju with your religion but they are all forms of religion no matter what you think. You see that's a straw man's argument you just made. How can your Abraham attempting to sacrifice his only son equal Nigerians killing each other for parts? How can I say that? Oh wait Naija king said I'm going to say that. So truly I'm going to say that?. That's a lame way to refute points you don't agree with. But wait human sacrifice was also in the Bible and was Jehosaphat's daughter. Now that I can compare with people sacrificing human for power or other reasons. 1 Like |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by naijaking1: 8:00am On Oct 24, 2009 |
9jaganja: Juju and christianity are not exactly on the same level. Traditional African religion, christianity, and islam are on the same level, religiously. Juju is not African traditional religion, but one of the ways of practicing it. You'd agree that there're many ways of practicing christianity that don't equate to christianity itself. For any juju practice in one part of Africa, there's another way of expressing the same principle in another part of Africa. Once again, the problem with local juju practice is that it falsely claims to disobey natural physical laws as a selling point. 1 Like |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by Nobody: 9:53am On Oct 24, 2009 |
naijaking1: We'll keep going in circles. But that was funny. You see this only in local juju? How about Christianity that has eternal life, miracles etc, as a selling point? These also defy laws of physics. We can throw the spear in both directions. There are thousands of African traditional religions juju is not an aspect of any of them at all. If juju is based on getting you rich, deflecting bullets etc, I'm sorry to say, juju is not an aspect of any African traditional religion. Take juju as a form of science (real or not) not an aspect of African traditional religion. I haven't seen any Ifa priest saying he can disappear etc, Ifa deals with the most advanced form of possibilities and it's well acknowledged in China, South America etc, I haven't seen any Osun worshipper saying he or she can fly etc, Osun is basically a goddess in Yoruba myth and people worship her not for money, not for power or whatever reason people practice juju. African science is different from African religion. Ogun is god of Iron why? He discovered Iron in Yoruba land now that's true science. Just like many Western scientists has made claims they end up not being able to prove, same goes with juju priests, Pastors (especially who are subjective and claim to perform miracles) 1 Like |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by POSAKOSA1(m): 10:22am On Oct 24, 2009 |
@POSAKOSA1,. When one of our housemaids turned into a cat in front my korokoro eyes. She said that she was a black cat in the spiritual realm. Though she was probably in late teens years 19, old women around the neighborhood always used "Ma'am" when speaking with her. Apparently she was a well-respected witch. Funny thing is, she never, never harmed us. She also smelt badly. 1 Like |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by RichyBlacK(m): 10:25am On Oct 24, 2009 |
wirinet: @wirinet, You're welcome. Thanks also. |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by naijaking1: 10:26am On Oct 24, 2009 |
9jaganja: Something tells me we really don't any difference of opinion just differences in terminology. You've just validated my assertion above, because African Traditional religion is different from juju, superstition, and all these fraudulent attempts to decieve and corrupt. While many Osun worshippers may know the impossiblity of flying like a bird, it very common to see charlatans all over the place trying to sell a "flying-walk-onwater-pass-through-a-wall-invisiblity amulet for a few dollars, food, or property in the name of Osun. One more thing, there's no African science, European science, American science, or Asian science. Science is science, it's true or false. Religion and science are different, and sometimes mutually oppose each other. |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by naijaking1: 10:34am On Oct 24, 2009 |
POSAKOSA1: It seems your korokoro eyes no dey well. So, she had to 'tell you' she's a black cat in the spiritual realm. Hope you do listen to yourself. Anyway, there is a psychiatric explanation of young teenage girls thinking and even hoping that they have magical powers. Blame it on hormonal changes, not on juju or mammy water. 1 Like |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by POSAKOSA1(m): 10:40am On Oct 24, 2009 |
naijaking1: Richy requested for an example so I gave him one. One thing I know in this life is that we are free to believe whatever we want 1. Christianity 2. Islam 3. Juju <its up to you, its your choice> Until you encounter with any of these spiritual religions, there is no point wasting my time arguing., Seeing and encountering is believing, |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by POSAKOSA1(m): 10:41am On Oct 24, 2009 |
Everything is debateable even the truth. 1 Like |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by RichyBlacK(m): 11:06am On Oct 24, 2009 |
POSAKOSA1: @POSAKOSA1, Okay, can you describe, as best as you can, how this transformation occurred? Let me give you some pointers: In-transformation 1. How fast was the transformation? How many seconds, minutes or hours, approximately? 2. Were there any noises/sounds being made as the transformation occurred? 3. If so, can you describe the nature of the sound? Was it cat-like or human-like? Loudness - how loud? Pitch - how high? 4. Were there any secondary light source(s) from the housemaid/cat during the transformation? Post-transformation 1. How big was the cat in relation with the body size of the housemaid? 2. After the transformation, did the cat make any human-like sounds? 3. How complete was the transformation? Were there any human-like features left on the cat, e.g. human ears, human fingers, etc. Re-transformation 1. Did the cat later transform back to the housemaid? 2. If so, what was the duration between the completion of the housemaid-to-cat transformation and the cat-to-housemaid re-transformation? 3. How fast was the re-transformation? How many seconds, minutes or hours, approximately? 4. Were there any noises/sounds being made as the re-transformation occurred? 5. If so, can you describe the nature of the sound? Was it cat-like or human-like? How loud? How high was the pitch? 6. Were there any secondary light source(s) from the housemaid/cat during the re-transformation? Post re-transformation 1. After the re-transformation, did the housemaid make any cat-like sounds or had any cat-like behaviors? 2. How complete was the re-transformation? Were there any cat-like features left on the housemaid, e.g. cat eyes, cat tail, cat ears, etc? Thanks. |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by POSAKOSA1(m): 11:19am On Oct 24, 2009 |
RichyBlacK: |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by SEFAGO(m): 11:57am On Oct 24, 2009 |
^bull bull bullshit , na only cat witches like to do- so many cool animals- like hippotamus, zebra, squirrel- in this world but na stupid animals like cat they go they do |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by Afam(m): 11:59am On Oct 24, 2009 |
It is very clear from the posts thus far that 1. Those who claim to have seen juju work believe that there are supernatural powers that we cannot explain and that they defy physical laws as we know them today. I have seen juju at work. 2. Those who claim juju does not exist only do so because they have never experienced it and as such any claims don't make sense until they themselves see the juju work. 3. Those who claim juju does not work seem to be looking for opportunities to see it work, hence the numerous questions from people who believe it does not work yet want to know how something transformed (wanting to know but not bold enough to admit that), why Ronaldo's leg did not disappear (it was reported that even his mother had hired another witch and they are not Africans), why black people are not very rich through juju, why US is not using juju (since some believe that they can only believe something if the US says so, real shame) etc. Therefore, there will never be a meeting point on this issue because an overwhelming majority of people here have stiff mindsets and will do anything to support their positions even if it means turning logic on its head. Be it known that any christian that believes in the recorded events in the bible that clearly defy physical laws and at the same time claims juju does not exist because it will defy physical laws is a hypocrite, confused person and a bloody sycophant. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. A mind that believes everything has been understood by it is already dead. |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by wirinet(m): 12:24pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
@POSAKOSA, I have some questions of my own, When did this transformation take place and where? How long did the transformation take? What was the size and specie of the cat? What was immediate reaction? Were there other eye witnesses? What did the cat do after transformation? when did it transform back to your housemaid? Did she continue to be your housemaid after the transformation? Your answers would be appreciated. Afam: I want to point out that the human mind is capable of accommodating contradictions, without being hypocritical. Most I know a lot of Christians that believes literally in the Bible but do not believe in Juju. Even the Europeans that brought Christianity to Us did not believe in all our Juju and babalawos, they desecrated our shines and took away our sacred idols and objects. That is the way the mind works. Another example is that you will see a lot of our Born again friends (especially the ladies), visiting babalawos when they encounter serious problems, only to be seen in church the next sunday singling " Babalawo Power Powerless Power, Jesus Power Super Power". |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by POSAKOSA1(m): 1:01pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
I will say this. There is a reason why people believe in JESUS in Nigeria, aside from poverty, many have also experienced various types of powers and choose the one they deem most powerful. You can't debate or argue a spiritual idealogy, <its impossible> you have to encounter or experience it. |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by POSAKOSA1(m): 1:03pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
SEFAGO: Cats have a spiritual significance in the spiritual realm. Something you probably can't and would never understand. Some people are SNAKES, OWLS, DOGS, |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by POSAKOSA1(m): 1:13pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
wirinet: |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by Afam(m): 1:43pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
Closed minds, stiff mindsets and and ignorance all contribute to the level of backwardness in Nigeria not belief in the existence of juju. It is now obvious that people simply want to experience this before they believe - something that is very difficult as not everyone will experience it. I have seen people die while fighting themselves with guns while others clearly repelled bullets shot at them at close range others died. This is no movie. |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by POSAKOSA1(m): 1:48pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
Afam I totally agree with you. Spiritual ideology is something one has to experience or encounter. You can't debate it. |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by Nobody: 6:33pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
Yes Afam you have to experience it to believe it. But no one will believe it for you. Posakosa can not be called a liar for what he said he saw but can only be doubted. I'm yet to see magic or juju work but I'm not disputing it's possibilities. There is a Monster in Okanagan river, B.C in Canada. A dragon like serpent only a few people have seen it while others are saying it's a product of illusions. Those who have seen it will die to prove themselves right while those who haven't will laugh at those who said they've seen it. Same in juju. Let's not try to ridicule or insult people who make claims not only one person is claiming to have experience. We'll keep going back to previous pages if this thread continues. It should be moved to religious section though. |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by Nobody: 6:37pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by Nobody: 6:39pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
Tpia that looks like a giant horse. Where is that? |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by POSAKOSA1(m): 6:41pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
she's trying to convey the notion that perception is everything |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by Nobody: 6:47pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
POSAKOSA1: Exactly!!! Perception is everything. Some say curiosity killed the cat, I'll say curiosity taught the cat. |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by SEFAGO(m): 9:12pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
Cats have a spiritual significance in the spiritual realm. Something you probably can't and would never understand. Some people are SNAKES, OWLS, DOGS I dont think you know how much i understand- i understand 1) What you claim you saw was total bullshit 2) juju doesn't exist 3) Again, it doesnt exist 4) The existence of the supernatural is at best, speculative Why are ppl snakes, owls and dogs? why can't they be animals from a different country like pandas- why do they have to fit the animals of a certain locale? My argument stands that juju follows the typical motifs of myth-telling- for example, the creation of constraints that prevent its veracity. The problem with myths is that they are all the same regardless of cultures- the fear of animals like cats, dogs, snakes, rats are seen in all cultures. That doesn't mean that they are harmful- it is more an evolutionary instinct. The fact that juju is rarely displayed in the open but is all hearsay- who placed such constraints on juju? Yes, she was not the only maid in the house. There were about 5 of them. some[i] Pastors[/i] told my parents that as children of god they should not be afraid, then she said that her powers were in her hair, they chopped her hair off and then the next thing, probably after a year or so she ran away, That was what I was looking for before i commented on your experience . Religious views. For all of us rational agnostics/atheists- we are aware that the christian religion is a major fraud- not because we have anything against God (or maybe Satan possessed us and is deceiving us) but because we have decided to learn about our beliefs, examine and question them- not taking them based on faith (faith is not enough alone to justify holding a religious belief since muslims have faith and christians would argue that muslims end up in hell) Now why am i bringing religion into this, because religion is important , when considering the origins of the supernatural. It is all in the mind- this supernatural crap. That is why all men of god are frauds- because i am sure nothing supernatural exist and if people claim to be able to do the supernatural- then they are frauds. So if your pastor- after hearing the story of a girl turning into a cat, and conveniently goes and cut her hair with no fear- when the god he worships doesnt exist and is powerless, then i can conveniently say your story is a load of crap. I can say that because (1) I know christianity is crap; and I am sure it is crap (2) it is possible that juju exists but if it does it would have more power than christianity (3) so i am still surprised that men of god no dey fear when they go against the supposed real juju except if they themselves get their power from juju (4) The majority of white ppl know that christianinty is a made up religion even during the eary 20th century so if they can unfearful go into a medicine man's house with no fear, and no protection don't you think that they were aware that juju is false If I dont see something, i can still believe in it as long as it is rational- everything you guys have mentioned is irrational. I am shocked you guys cannot see the irrationality of everything and are agreeing with each other like cattle. Take for example this statement:
Anyone with some high school knowledge would know that christian spiritual ideology was as a result of constant debate. So was islam and other world religions. And a lot of ppl here profess to be christians while unaware that what they hold so dear and as gospel truth was made by a group of jewish ppl. The first gospel was supposedly written 80 years after jesus died. theologians had to constantly argue on what the trinity meant and other stuff before they finally decided on something. But at least they made their arguments rational- you guys are just flailing. |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by POSAKOSA1(m): 9:45pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
the 10 pages you have written here is JARGON. TOTAL CRAP. Pls accept my sympathies. |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by SEFAGO(m): 9:53pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
dont worry it took me 3 minutes (i knew it would be wasted on lesser minds) but i just felt like typing |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by POSAKOSA1(m): 9:57pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
SEFAGO: next time write sensibly. you don't make sense, NEEEEEXT! |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by SEFAGO(m): 9:59pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
I knew you would avoid issues raised because your claims are false |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by POSAKOSA1(m): 10:02pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
SEFAGO: u're entitled to ur low-level of reasoning and close mindedness, there is NOTHING i can do to change ur level of ignorance or stupidity. |
Re: Juju Claims Are Fraudulent: An African Fetish (Published In 1905) by SEFAGO(m): 10:19pm On Oct 24, 2009 |
yeah yeah, whatever- fraud |
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