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Caliente (m)
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I was in a bus one very cool morning when somebody decided to preach. That's OK, at least so I taught initially. I changed my mind when the ordeal was over. This guy's voice is a shrill cry and to make matters worse, he was YELLING! He yelled till he got to his bus stop. Just to make sure we had a full dose of the preaching, fate landed us in a little traffic that seemed to last for ages. When he started people responded but by the time he ended, response disappeared. I'm a Christian, I know he's doing God's work but I must confess it was done in an annoying manner. Just make it brief, straight to the point and don't deafen your audience. Do you sometimes feel disturbed by such things?
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KunleOshob (m)
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That is small, there is this lunatic pardon my expression that goes around my area at 6am in the morning (while i am trying to enjoy the final lap of sleep) using a public address system to preach the gospel. Imagine someone making noise with a loudspeaker outside your window while you are having a much deserved rest. For God's sake how does he intend to win converts when he goes around annoying the very people he is trying to convert on a regular basis.
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$$Rhino
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I feel u guys, however, i am sure he doesn't mean to be "annoying" like u put it, but trying to make sure he get more audience, cos that is when pple will be home, and wanna help u start your day with God.
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MrCrackles (m)
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Any stupid man of God or religious fanatic that preaches into my face on the bus, would be splashed with hot stinking saliva!
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madamkoko
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Maybe if they had a job, they won't have time for such nonsense.
Nigerians+ religion = MADNESS
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$$Rhino
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Maybe if they had a job, they won't have time for such nonsense.
Nigerians+ religion = MADNESS
Dont be surprised that some has a Job, so on their way to and from work, they wanna bless you with the word of God. |
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MrCrackles (m)
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Dont be surprised that some has a Job, so on their way to and from work, they want to bless you with the word of God.
bless me with the word of God indeed! na only them sabi propagate blessing abi?!  |
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madamkoko
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Im quite certain if they had jobs, they wouldn't have the time for such nonsense.
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MrCrackles (m)
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I'm quite certain if they had jobs, they wouldn't have the time for such nonsense.
exactamundo idle ones do annoying and unnecessary things it is high time aspiring pastors start to learn one or two other things during thier pastoral training so when they come out, they can multi-task after sunday and prayer meeting/fellowship for thursday, pastor free be dat, so why not spend the time constructively by learning a trade rather than spitting or barking at peace loving commuters on the bus, idiots! |
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$$Rhino
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Madam with some koko, i know your mind and how u think when it comes to God, Religion and stuff.
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MrCrackles (m)
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Madam with some koko, i know your mind and how u think when it comes to God, Religion and stuff.
Rhino, na madam with some KOBOKO!!!  |
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madamkoko
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Madam with some koko, i know your mind and how u think when it comes to God, Religion and stuff.
and what is my mind ? |
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KunleOshob (m)
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But madam koko is an evangelist now  |
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$$Rhino
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But madam koko is an evangelist now Yeah, she is an evangelist of "no religion", but i think she is interesting. Rhino, na madam with some KOBOKO!!! Dont let her koboko u oh, cos i will help her self.
and what is my mind ?
Intersting madam |
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$$Rhino
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meaning u just hate anything that has to do with Nigerians + Christianity.
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madamkoko
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Easy, Now u're making assumptions.
Nigerians + Religion = madness.
I'm not atheist, I believe in the existence of a God.
I'm more along the thought process of Fela/Tai Solarin.
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madamkoko
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Unlike many Nigerians, I don't worship any man of god. Nor do I believe in the purpose of church/or any form of organized religion. I don't believe in titheing (as titheing in Nigeria seems to ONLY be monetary donations which is not meant to be.) Basically, I have my own set of beliefs which will never be in line with doctrines at any existing church in Niger. I know the bible front and back and there is nothing new under the sun.
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MrCrackles (m)
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I'm more along the thought process of Fela/Tai Solarin.
To be honest so many times, i think about your orientation in what you believe in and i kind of think it is super!Religion is one of the greatest problems we face in this world- People have lost loved ones because of religious differences Religion has caused so much pain, confusion and trouble in this world People have been forced to end up a blossoming love life because of religion People have been forced/confused to go with one religion or the other claiming salvation Every religion claim salvation and the fires of religious controversies keeps burning violently and so many more religious issues The day all of us just believe in God and get on with life, would be the day we would be fully liberated!!!!!!!!! Tolerance, Godly principles, harmony, criticism-free and unbiased views on different religions is the key we have refused to use! |
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davidylan (m)
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Religion is one of the greatest problems we face in this world-
islam. People have lost loved ones because of religious differences
islamic intolerance NOT religious differences. Religion has caused so much pain, confusion and trouble in this world
islam. People have been forced to end up a blossoming love life because of religion
islam People have been forced/confused to go with one religion or the other claiming salvation
How is that a problem? Every religion claim salvation and the fires of religious controversies keeps burning violently and so many more religious issues
how is that a problem? The day all of us just believe in God and get on with life, would be the day we would be fully liberated!!!!!!!!!
Yoou're confused. To "believe in God" is to believe in religion. With all the "sorrow" you believe is all the fault of religion how can you claim full liberation with religion? Tolerance, Godly principles, harmony, criticism-free and unbiased views on different religions is the key
Tell that to the muslims. |
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madamkoko
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@ Brash
absolutely brilliant.
Religion is nothing but an effective divisive tool. It forces people to see differences rather than commonalities.
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MrCrackles (m)
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@Davidylan I would never be drawn into religious controversies or bashing I would never point accusing fingers at other people's religion I would only query what i dont understand in the different type of religion Believe whatever you believe Davidylan And believe me, it doesnt bother me!!  |
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madamkoko
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To "believe in God" is to believe in religion Believing in the existence of a higher power, does not make one religious.
There are athiests and there are agnostics. Do you know the difference ? |
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davidylan (m)
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Believing in the existence of a higher power, does not make one religious.
There are athiests and there are agnostics. Do you know the difference ?
I know the difference, one honestly chooses not to believe in God the other prefers to decieve himself. the very same people who claim not to believe God exists are the very same ones talking about the "existence" of a "higher power". How stupid can that get? |
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davidylan (m)
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@ Brash
absolutely brilliant.
Religion is nothing but an effective divisive tool. It forces people to see differences rather than commonalities.
there was nothing "brilliant" in that summation, it simply reinforced your own prejudices and is the same thing we've heard from Huxley, okija, mazaje and all. Religion is a "divisive tool" ditto for tribe, skin color, nationality, class and gender. What shld we do about those? |
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davidylan (m)
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@Davidylan
I would never be drawn into religious controversies or bashing
To state a fact is not the same thing as to bash or be controversial. I would never point accusing fingers at other people's religion
You sir have done just that on other threads. Pls keep your sickening hypocrisy to yourself. We havent pointed accusing fingers at anyone's religions, rather we have pointed them to the BARE FACTS. I would only query what i don't understand in the different type of religion
When do we stop querying? When we've all been dismembered by suicide bombers? Believe whatever you believe Davidylan And believe me, it doesnt bother me!! I dont give 2 shakes of a ducks tail. I'm only here to make sure hypocrites dont get away with twisting facts. |
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madamkoko
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Well, well, no need to be insulting but I believe that God exists, i've always maintained this notion. But, I don't believe in any form of organized religion. I believe people are entitled to thier own beliefs. the very same people who claim not to believe God exists are the very same ones talking about the "existence" of a "higher power". How stupid can that get? People who don't believe in god in my opinion cannot believe anything exists, so to me, your statement there is not logical. Agnostics on the other hand are skeptics, who are doubtful. They lie on the fence. One thing I know for sure is that people don't expereince god the same way. |
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MrCrackles (m)
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there was nothing "brilliant" in that summation, it simply reinforced your own prejudices and is the same thing we've heard from Huxley, okija, mazaje and all. Religion is a "divisive tool" ditto for tribe, skin color, nationality, class and gender. What shld we do about those?
You have issues, lay off me bruv! you want to start your religious warefare but me i no dey roll with you!!!! |
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KunleOshob (m)
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@Madam koko
Why do you think God created man?
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madamkoko
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Religion is a "divisive tool" ditto for tribe, skin color, nationality, class and gender. It doesn't say that religion is the ONLY tool. |
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