Atheism is inevitable, the only problem is the pace at which it grows. Atheism grows fast under certain conditions;


1) The internet;
Nigeria's internet usage is growing as more and more communication companies are offering new internet packages. The internet is where people can learn lots about any topic. Religion is constantly debated and attacked on the internet. Religions are not afforded the blasphemy laws or protection they have in the real world on the internet. There are millions articles on the evils of religion on the internet. There are articles showing the flaws of holy books. There are many debate videos on youtube where atheist debaters like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens defeat the religious debaters. Religions die on the internet, a wise saying says. It is therefore no surprise that theocracies always censor the internet.

2) Nigerians in diaspora/atheist countries;
More and more Nigerians are travelling out of Nigeria for study and work. Many of such Nigerians go to atheistic/secular countries like the UK, Japan, South Korea etc. which are all better developed than Nigeria. Some of these people take bits of the culture back to Nigeria on their return.

3) Religious problems;
Many Nigerians are turned off from religion after they see their religious leaders adding to the problems of Nigeria and while God continues to watch. They have seen pastors slapping innocent children accused of witchcraft, they have seen terrorists (Boko Haram) kill people, holy pedophilia etc.
Such Nigerians also ask why Nigeria upon all its religiousity is no better than countries that are irreligious.

4) Human rights;
European countries, America and other developed countries are now pushing for better human rights around the world, especially in Africa and the middle east. Human rights are quite secular when considering that free speech and the right to sexual orientation have negative implications for religion.
-free speech; bye-bye to blasphemy laws
-right to sexual orientation; gay is here to stay!

5) The rise of secular humanists and atheist organisations/people;
Many Nigerians including myself are dedicating themselves to seek equal treatment of non-believers in religion and for a better Nigeria. Atheists/skpetics/agnostics are always easy targets for bigotry and hatred in religious countries. Furthermore, many atheists feel that with education and proper information, people will be more likely to make better decisions. A higher literacy rate is key to reducing extremist behaviours. If we explain to people that we should put humans first, learn more about the world and focus human development through cooperation,, Nigeria will be a better place

You are one serious (evangelistic) atheist !

Uyi Iredia: You are one serious (evangelistic) atheist !

No such thing as an evangelical atheist.

If I told you that santa claus is not real, does that make me an evangelical anti-santa?

The truth backed with evidence has nothing to do with evangelism.

Uyi Iredia: You are one serious (evangelistic) atheist !

By the way, I noticed that you couldnt address the facts of the thread

logicboy01:


By the way, I noticed that you couldnt address the facts of the thread

There are so many threads with atheist themes these days I am at pains to follow each one to a logical conclusion.

logicboy01:


No such thing as an evangelical atheist.

If I told you that santa claus is not real, does that make me an evangelical anti-santa?

The truth backed with evidence has nothing to do with evangelism.

You are the reason for the word and your active spread of the atheist philosophy is here the term evangelistic atheist derives its strength from.

Uyi Iredia:

There are so many threads with atheist themes these days I am at pains to follow each one to a logical conclusion.




You are the reason for the word and your active spread of the atheist philosophy is here the term evangelistic atheist derives its strength from.

Your first statement is pleasing. Atheism is growing, at least on Nairaland!

There is philosophy of healthcare and people who push it in USA politics. It doesnt make healthcare a religion.


There is philosopy of science, philosopy of law.


Please, try again, you fail.

logicboy01: Atheism is inevitable, the only problem is the pace at which it grows. Atheism grows fast under certain conditions;


1) The internet;
Nigeria's internet usage is growing as more and more communication companies are offering new internet packages. The internet is where people can learn lots about any topic. Religion is constantly debated and attacked on the internet. Religions are not afforded the blasphemy laws or protection they have in the real world on the internet. There are millions articles on the evils of religion on the internet. There are articles showing the flaws of holy books. There are many debate videos on youtube where atheist debaters like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens defeat the religious debaters. Religions die on the internet, a wise saying says. It is therefore no surprise that theocracies always censor the internet.

2) Nigerians in diaspora/atheist countries;
More and more Nigerians are travelling out of Nigeria for study and work. Many of such Nigerians go to atheistic/secular countries like the UK, Japan, South Korea etc. which are all better developed than Nigeria. Some of these people take bits of the culture back to Nigeria on their return.

3) Religious problems;
Many Nigerians are turned off from religion after they see their religious leaders adding to the problems of Nigeria and while God continues to watch. They have seen pastors slapping innocent children accused of witchcraft, they have seen terrorists (Boko Haram) kill people, holy pedophilia etc.
Such Nigerians also ask why Nigeria upon all its religiousity is no better than countries that are irreligious.

4) Human rights;
European countries, America and other developed countries are now pushing for better human rights around the world, especially in Africa and the middle east. Human rights are quite secular when considering that free speech and the right to sexual orientation have negative implications for religion.
-free speech; bye-bye to blasphemy laws
-right to sexual orientation; gay is here to stay!

5) The rise of secular humanists and atheist organisations/people;
Many Nigerians including myself are dedicating themselves to seek equal treatment of non-believers in religion and for a better Nigeria. Atheists/skpetics/agnostics are always easy targets for bigotry and hatred in religious countries. Furthermore, many atheists feel that with education and proper information, people will be more likely to make better decisions. A higher literacy rate is key to reducing extremist behaviours. If we explain to people that we should put humans first, learn more about the world and focus human development through cooperation,, Nigeria will be a better place

Thank you logicboy01 for remembring christians of this, what you are saying is true. This is the sign of end time, the time that truth , faith ,believe, would gradually died down and the evil things, an abominable things, incestuous things would take upper hand.
Master ( Jesus Christ ) had warned us against this when he said

And except that the lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's, shake whom he had choosen, he had shortened the days
.And then if any man shall say to you, lo ,here is christ; or lo,he is there; believe him not for false christ and false prophets shall rise and shall shew sign and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible,even the elects.But take ye heed: behold, i have fortold you all things. Mark 13 : 20- 23

The important lesson that christians should hold in this post can be found in the epistle of Paul to corinthians.It read thus.

.....WHEREFORE LET HIM THAT THINKETH HE STANDETH TAKE HEED LEST HE FALL.1Corinthians 10-12

Iam for Christ.
Thanks friend.

Ayomivic:

Thank you logicboy01 for remembring christians of this, what you are saying is true. This is the sign of end time, the time that truth , faith ,believe, would gradually died down and the evil things, an abominable things, incestuous things would take upper hand.
Master ( Jesus Christ ) had warned us against this when he said

And except that the lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's, shake whom he had choosen, he had shortened the days
.And then if any man shall say to you, lo ,here is christ; or lo,he is there; believe him not for false christ and false prophets shall rise and shall shew sign and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible,even the elects.But take ye heed: behold, i have fortold you all things. Mark 13 : 20- 23

You talk as if evil did not exist in the past. The incestous things you mention happens many times in the bible. Slavery existed before Jesus.


Sorry but you and the bible are wrong.

logicboy01:


You talk as if evil did not exist in the past. The incestous things you mention happens many times in the bible. Slavery existed before Jesus.


Sorry but you and the bible are wrong.

Yes, evil had been in existence from the beginning of the world. Incest may be happened in bible but God's law does not permit it ,christians must live by what comes out from God mouth not by what someone had done.

People had been worshiped Satan in the past they were redeemed by God and satan had been gained them to himself in different way before through paganism now atheism is one of the way.

Ayomivic:

Yes, evil had been in existence from the beginning of the world. Incest may be happened in bible but God's law does not permit it ,christians must live by what comes out from God mouth not by what someone had done.

People had been worshiped Satan in the past they were redeemed by God and satan had been gained them to himself in different way before through paganism now atheism is one of the way.

So, I am a Satanist just because I'm an atheist?

Your forefathers were all pagans until the Europeans came with slavery and christianity. Honestly, you should be more knowledgeable about religion.

God in the bible permits inbreeding. Adam was the parent of Eve. Eve came from Adam's rib. Adam and Eve had children. Incest.

Ayomivic:

Yes, evil had been in existence from the beginning of the world. Incest may be happened in bible but God's law does not permit it ,christians must live by what comes out from God mouth not by what someone had done.

People had been worshiped Satan in the past they were redeemed by God and satan had been gained them to himself in different way before through paganism now atheism is one of the way.

Did God not create the evil?

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logicboy01:


So, I am a Satanist just because I'm an atheist?

Your forefathers were all pagans until the Europeans came with slavery and christianity. Honestly, you should be more knowledgeable about religion.

God in the bible permits inbreeding. Adam was the parent of Eve. Eve came from Adam's rib. Adam and Eve had children. Incest.

I think you are right, that was a bitter truth, you are satanist indeed.

Yes,our forefathers were pagans even Europeans forefather were pagans too. They changed when they knew it was Satanic. Is you that need to be more knowlegeable about God ,Satan and lives.

can you allow your son and daughter to marry each other ?

Ayomivic:

I think you are right, that was a bitter truth, you are satanist indeed.

Yes,our forefathers were pagans even Europeans forefather were pagans too. They changed when they knew it was Satanic. Is you that need to be more knowlegeable about God ,Satan and lives.

can you allow your son and daughter to marry each other ?

I wouldnt allow my children to practice inbreeding.


So your forefathers were satanic? See this guy!

I am not a satanist. I dont even believe that he exists

There is no need for you to be evangelistic about it, if you have read the bible, it has been prophesied that during the last days, "the love of many shall wax cold". So I won't be suprise if people start turning their back to the things of God.

TheShopKeeper: There is no need for you to be evangelistic about it, if you have read the bible, it has been prophesied that during the last days, "the love of many shall wax cold". So I won't be suprise if people start turning their back to the things of God.

What a fake prophecy!

When the bible was written, the world was majorly non-christian. Even today, only 1/3rd of the world is christian. The prophecy was just stating the obvious.

Atheism will grow in Nigeria.....given the right conditions