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Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Nobody: 1:56pm On Apr 23, 2017
EdwardRandy:


Is Allah not a God?
Didn't you know that Jehovah is God to Christians and Muslims don't accept that Jehovah is Allah ? So, if Jehovah is not Allah, it therefore means that Jehovah and Allah and the rest of the Extra-terrestrial Gods that you all worship are just friends or may be brothers. Or even enemies, which is why both religions are always at war.

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Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Bollinger(m): 1:57pm On Apr 23, 2017
Timiblanko:
[color=#006600]That is to show that end is here, people run and seperate themself from the things of God

Which end of days? Do you know how long people have been talking about end of days? Since the day jesus died and we are still waiting. If calamity is the measure of end of days then he should have arrived a long time ago because worse things have been happening for the past 2000 years.
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by sonsomegrigbo: 1:59pm On Apr 23, 2017
oladoja1:

baba use your head, inside this recession, u know how much them dey sell decoder

Shut up in jesus name!! you devil
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by adedarab: 2:00pm On Apr 23, 2017
it is censored basically because they know it might seem offending to some people seeing in on their tv screen, and bombings might just start because of it. But allah isnt, because christians dont just care about issues like that

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Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by TheLogicalMind(m): 2:02pm On Apr 23, 2017
[b]I'm amazed that anyone would be asking this question. Multichoice censors the use of the word God when it is spoken in a derogatory or disreputable context, like "God damn you", "God forsaken" etc. When the word is used positively, it is never censored. I've watched films like "Fighting Temptations" and "Joyful Noise" on MNET. These are essentially Christian films dealing with Christian themes and DSTV has never censored the use of the word God in any of these films because it is used respectfully and with reverence. I've watched "Bruce Almighty" which is a comedy film about God on DSTV and they also did not censor usage of the word in that film. It appears that DSTV is enforcing the scripture that says we are not to use God's name in vain, even though I don't know why they would do this since they are a commercial and not a religious organisation.

You guys should educate yourselves before jumping to hasty conclusions.

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Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by AuroraB(f): 2:03pm On Apr 23, 2017
Akosxxx:
OP, Its Allah not 'allah'
BTW: How many times do we have to explain that Allah means God. Its just a language thing.
If it's a language thing, is it your language? You have jumped in to make it appear the OP is joining issues abi na you own Multichoice? I chose not to call my God 'allah' carpische undecided

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Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by godunia(m): 2:03pm On Apr 23, 2017
They do not want to hurt their atheist viewers. Unfortunately majority of the what is being viewed as entertainment design to promote independence away from God. I therefore advice viewers to use discretion. Meanwhile let's keep fooling ourselves with sentiment that does not change anything.
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Tonason: 2:04pm On Apr 23, 2017
They're Luciferian. God is not in haste.
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Quinn22(f): 2:05pm On Apr 23, 2017
Recycled topic of Nairaland undecided
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by AuroraB(f): 2:06pm On Apr 23, 2017
TheLogicalMind:
[b]I'm amazed that anyone would be asking this question. Multichoice censors the use of the word God when it is spoken in a derogatory or disreputable context, like "God damn you", "God forsaken" etc. When the word is used positively, it is never censored. I've watched films like "Fighting Temptations" and "Joyful Noise" on MNET. These are essentially Christian films dealing with Christian themes and DSTV has never censored the use of the word God in any of these films because it is used respectfully and with reverence. I've watched "Bruce Almighty" which is a comedy film about God on DSTV and they also did not censor usage of the word in that film. It appears that DSTV is enforcing the scripture that says we are not to use God's name in vain, even though I don't know why they would do this since they are a commercial and not a religious organisation.

You guys should educate yourselves before jumping to hasty conclusions.[/b]

Bia OP, read this and get enlightened, don't come crying wolf when there's non undecided
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Nobody: 2:06pm On Apr 23, 2017
Nutase:
They are heretics.


Heretics! shocked shocked shocked

I should go and start a thread gathering opinions about whether it is sinful to keep watching dstv...........who will follow me?
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by niceangel: 2:06pm On Apr 23, 2017
Why did coca cola stopped their anual Christmas tree inside national theater?
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by kemade14: 2:08pm On Apr 23, 2017
I also have observed something for sometime now. I am someone who pays attention to details. Before I buy things,I check for the ingredients,name of the company that produced it,address etc. I noticed that most of the products we use now carry the symbol and inscription 'halal' which were never there before (the sign was just in few). Most product wrappers carrying that sign increased seriously from 2015. I went further to check for the meaning and I begin to wonder if these products are strictly made for muslims since I don't know of any product specifically made for Christians. Try check the wrappers of products like milo, bournvita, most of the biscuits we eat (most especially Yale biscuits),noodles, in fact most of the things we use. I think its only OK foods products that do not carry that sign yet.We are truly in the last days.Know what you believe and take a stand!. Read 1John 4, you will understand better.JESUS CHRIST is the way!, no other way to God.

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Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by jydharry(m): 2:09pm On Apr 23, 2017
bumi10:
maybe a technical error

hold on guys it will be fixed


I doubt if its a technical error, I av noticed it far back as 2015. still don't know the reason thou.
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Quinn22(f): 2:09pm On Apr 23, 2017
Remember how christians are always emphasising on "Do not call the name of your lord God in vain" so dstv did it in the favour of christians.
ovaRAYted:


Its not atheism,they clearly censor "God,Jesus,god" along with Profane words...while references/mentions to the likes of Allah, Krishna, Buhdda,etc are never censored
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Timiblanko(m): 2:10pm On Apr 23, 2017
Bollinger:


Which end of days? Do you know how long people have been talking about end of days? Since the day jesus died and we are still waiting. If calamity is the measure of end of days then he should have arrived a long time ago because worse things have been happening for the past 2000 years.



If only God would please show Himself to you, i bet it if you are in little problem you will know all this
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Nutase: 2:10pm On Apr 23, 2017
RaggedyAnn:



Heretics! shocked shocked shocked

I should go and start a thread gathering opinions about whether it is sinful to keep watching dstv...........who will follow me?
who is u??
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by jydharry(m): 2:11pm On Apr 23, 2017
RaggedyAnn:



Heretics! shocked shocked shocked

I should go and start a thread gathering opinions about whether it is sinful to keep watching dstv...........who will follow me?


I dey ur back gidigba....at least I go make ftc

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Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Jeposky(m): 2:13pm On Apr 23, 2017
5DMindset:
Didn't you know that Jehovah is God to Christians and Muslims don't accept that Jehovah is Allah ? So, if Jehovah is not Allah, it therefore means that Jehovah and Allah and the rest of the Extra-terrestrial Gods that you all worship are just friends or may be brothers. Or even enemies, which is why both religions are always at war.
please provide your evidence from your bible that the name of your GOD is 'jehovah'. (unable to provide it mean it another concussion of you people)

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Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by kemade14: 2:14pm On Apr 23, 2017
Bollinger:


Which end of days? Do you know how long people have been talking about end of days? Since the day jesus died and we are still waiting. If calamity is the measure of end of days then he should have arrived a long time ago because worse things have been happening for the past 2000 years.

2 Peter 3New International Version (NIV)
The Day of the Lord

3 Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. 2 I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles.

3 Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” 5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens came into being and the earth was formed out of water and by water. 6 By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. 7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.

8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare.[a]

11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.[b] That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 15 Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. 16 He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.

17 Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position. 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

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Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by SlyCharlie(m): 2:14pm On Apr 23, 2017
TheLordIsGr8:
They are doing the will of their master the devil...

Believe me, they have no regard for Christians because, well Christians don't riot and burn things and kill people.

They advocate non-violence, yet they respect violence, thus declaring by their actions that violence actually commands respect.

But God has said through the Psalmist,


Then, in further along the Psalmist say,
Quite acting dumb.
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The censoring is on Multichoice owned channels e.g Africa Magic, Mnet, where they have multiple viewers.
.
Dstv has TBN and EWTN where God is mentionEd freely, if u want to hear it everyday, tune to those channels
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Nobody: 2:15pm On Apr 23, 2017
Jeposky:

please provide your evidence from your bible that the name of your GOD is 'jehovah'.
I don't have a God. But I do know that Jehovah is the God that Christians worship.

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Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by thorpido(m): 2:15pm On Apr 23, 2017
Akosxxx:
OP, Its Allah not 'allah'
BTW: How many times do we have to explain that Allah means God. Its just a language thing.
It's more than just a language.
Some people believe Budha is the God of the whole world.If Allah means God,does it mean Allah=Budha=God?
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Nobody: 2:16pm On Apr 23, 2017
Akosxxx:
OP, Its Allah not 'allah'
BTW: How many times do we have to explain that Allah means God. Its just a language thing.


Not true.

Stop that. Your allah or whatever is not the Almighty God.

Your allah can be one of the demons around. How it be even a 'god' and his folks will need to kill and maim for him: holding the whole world at ransome?

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Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by eternalcity(m): 2:16pm On Apr 23, 2017
In American schools, it is forbidden to mention God or Jesus Christ, yet, pupils are taught about Islam and how to pray the Islamic prayers.

The attack against the true Faith is spreading on all fronts.

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Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by LordOfNaira: 2:16pm On Apr 23, 2017
seunsola2411:
it has been a while now that i noticed whenever the word GOD is suppose to appear in any movie it will be blanked or blocked bur when d word allah is mentioned,nothing will be done... Kindly bear with me i am not causing religion issue but beggin to observe and giv me your feed back...

Well, I think it is because some people may find the words "God, Jesus" used anyhow as blasphemous. Yes, there are people who still believe in the "thou shalt not call the name of the Lord thy God in vain".
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Nobody: 2:16pm On Apr 23, 2017
Not all channels on DSTV do that.......general channels like Africamagic, where viewers have evident differences regarding religions. For example Africamagic is mostly Nigerian and nigerians have muslims and christians.....even political related topics have a potential to detour towards their religious differences...if you know what that means. It is respect to all religions.......and anyone saying Allah is not censored should know that channel is mostly Muslim dominated.

This was explained ages ago when DSTV wad introduced. Also, this question is coming up for the 1100000th time.

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Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Nobody: 2:17pm On Apr 23, 2017
jydharry:



I dey ur back gidigba....at least I go make ftc


Lol!
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by mirabeldesmond(f): 2:17pm On Apr 23, 2017
it's
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Bollinger(m): 2:18pm On Apr 23, 2017
Timiblanko:




If only God would please show Himself to you, i bet it if you are in little problem you will know all this

Guy, there is no God. Your inability to explain what you don't understand makes you believe that there is. Back in the day, you will be burnt at the stake for saying the world is round by guess who? The church. Nigerians don't go for medical check ups and when someone dies of high blood pressure they say it's God's work. For God's sake which kain thought process be that?
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by piagetskinner(m): 2:20pm On Apr 23, 2017
I noticed that too....it has been on for years now
Re: Why Do GOtv And DStv Censor The Name Of God? by Jeposky(m): 2:20pm On Apr 23, 2017
kemade14:
I also have observed something for sometime now. I am someone who pay attention to details. Before I buy things,I check for the ingredients,name of the company that produced it,address etc. I noticed that most of the products we use now carry the symbol and inscription 'halal' which were never there before (the sign was just in few). Most product wrappers carrying that sign increased seriously from 2015. I went further to check for the meaning and I begin to wonder if these products are strictly made for muslims since I don't know of any product specifically made for Christians. Try check the wrappers of products like milo, bournvita, most of the biscuits we eat (most especially Yale biscuits),noodles, in fact most of the things we use. I think its only OK foods products that do not carry that sign yet.We are truly in the last days.Know what you believe and take a stand!. Read 1John 4, you will understand better.JESUS CHRIST is the way!, no other way to God.
we agree. but please tell us, at the time of Moses, who was the way, the truth and the life? at the time of Noah, who was the way, the truth and the life? and did jesus said "I am the 'ONLY' the way, the truth and the life? "

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